Sources Sought Notice This is a sources sought announcement only. It is neither a solicitation announcement nor a request for proposals or quotes and does not obligate the Government to award a contract. Responses in this sources sought notice must be in writing. The purpose of this sources sought announcement is for market research to make appropriate acquisition decisions and to gain knowledge of potential businesses interested and capable of providing the supplies described below. The Alvin C. York VA Medical Center, 3400 Lebanon Pk., Murfreesboro, TN 37129 is looking to floor cleaners and supporting accessories as listed below. This procurement shall be a brand name or equal that meet or exceed the physical, functional, and performance of listed statement of work outlined below. Contractors shall show clear, compelling, and convincing evidence that all equal to items meet all requirements as outlined in the included salient characteristics and warranty sections, including brand name and model numbers IAW FAR 52.211-6 Brand Name or Equal. CLIN ITEM DESCRIPTION QTY UOM 0001 BD 43/25C PAD DRIVER W/ AGM BATTERIES 18 EA 0002 CHARIOT 2 iSCRUB 20 DELUXE, PAD DRIVER, 36V/114 Ah AGM BATTERIES, 21A ON-BOARD CHARER. 6 EA 0003 BR 75/110 R Bp AGM, 30" CYLINDDRICAL DECK 2 EA SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS: Line Item 0001 Pad assist drive. Curved squeegee, 33.5 inches, with caster, polyurethane 17 in cleaning path Brush type-Pad 33 in suction bar (squeegee) width Solution capacity-6.6 gal Recovery capacity-6.6 gal Theoretical/practical productivity square ft.- 17,200/11,180 Operating noise level-dBA 66 Battery charger-Shelf 59-62 lbs. brush contact pressure 180 rpm brush speed 500 watts Vac motor rating 51 cfm Vac motor suction Waterlift 48 in of water Weight with batteries 240 lbs. Dimension 45x20x41 inches. Line Item 0002 20-inch pad driver 20-inch cleaning path 10-gal solution 10-gal recovery capacity 0.63 hp Vacuum Water lift 47.3 in of water Electrical system 36V 3x12V 130 Ah, 36V 3x 12V 114 Ah AGM 67 dBA operating noise level 10% grade climbing ability 2.4 mph max working speed 2.4 mph transport speed 2.13 ft. minimum turning radius 615 lbs. weight with batteries Dimensions (L x W x H) 44x27.2x51.75 51 cfm Vac motor suction Line Item 0003 20-inch pad driver 20-inch cleaning path 10-gal solution 10-gal recovery capacity 0.63 hp Vacuum Water lift 47.3 in of water Electrical system 36V 3x12V 130 Ah, 36V 3x 12V 114 Ah AGM 67 dBA operating noise level 10% grade climbing ability 2.4 mph max working speed 2.4 mph transport speed 2.13 ft. minimum turning radius 615 lbs. weight with batteries Dimensions (L x W x H) 44x27.2x51.75 51 cfm Vac motor suction Mark if your firm is eligible for participation in one of the following small business programs. If so, please indicate the program: [ ] yes [ ] no - Small Business (SB) [ ] yes [ ] no - HUBZone [ ] yes [ ] no - Small Business 8(a) [ ] yes [ ] no - Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB) [ ] yes [ ] no - Women-Owned (WO) Small Business [ ] yes [ ] no - Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) [ ] yes [ ] no - Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB) [ ] yes [ ] no - Large Business [ ] yes [ ] no - Other (please specify) [ ] yes [ ] no Are you the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM)? [ ] yes [ ] no Is the Manufacturer a small business? [ ] yes [ ] no If not the OEM, are you an authorized distributor, and can produce a letter from the OEM? [ ] yes [ ] no Is this product available on your GSA/FSS or other GWAC Contract? If so, what is your contract number?_____________________ [ ] yes [ ] no Does your equipment conform to the Buy American Act and FAR 52.225-1? 52.225-1 Buy American-Supplies | Acquisition.GOV Please include the following information: Company Name: POC: UEI: Address: Email: Please submit your capabilities in regards to the salient characteristics being provided and any information pertaining to equal to items to establish capabilities for planning purposes. The Government is not obligated to nor will it pay for or reimburse any costs associated with responding to this sources sought announcement. This notice shall not be construed as a commitment by the Government to issue a solicitation or ultimately award a contract, nor does it restrict the Government to a particular acquisition approach. The Government will in no way be bound to this information if any solicitation is issued. The VA is mandated by Public Law 109-461 to consider a total set-aside for Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses. However, if there are insufficient Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business responses, an alternate set-aside or full and open competition may be determined. No sub-contracting opportunity is anticipated. The North American Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 333310 (1,000 employees). Notice to potential offerors: All offerors who provide goods or services to the United States Federal Government must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at www.sam.gov. Additionally, all Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses or Veteran Owned Small Businesses must be registered with U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) located at http://veterans.certify.sba.gov. Responses to this notice shall be submitted via email to delaney.dickey@va.gov. Telephone responses will not be accepted. Questions must be submitted no later than 03/31/2025 10:00 AM Central Standard Time (CST). Responses must be received no later than 04/01/2025 10:00 AM CST.
