7910--Battery Operated Micro Scrubber - Columbia VAMC 36C255-26-AP-1911

SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE Battery Operated Micro Walk Behind Floor Scrubber 1. Disclaimer and Purpose This Sources Sought Notice / Request for Information (RFI) is issued solely for market research and planning purposes and shall not be considered an invitation for bid, request for quotation, request for proposal, or an obligation on the part of the Government to acquire any products or services. Your response will be treated as information only. This request does not constitute a solicitation or the authority to enter into negotiations or award a contract, and no funds have been authorized, appropriated, or received for this effort. The Government will not pay, nor reimburse, any direct or indirect costs associated with responding to this notice, and no entitlement to payment shall arise from the submission of information or the Government s use of such information. If this requirement proceeds to solicitation, respondents should assume applicable VA information security and privacy requirements will apply (e.g., VAAR 852.204 71 and related clauses, updated Appendix C, and any required Business Associate Agreement) and should be prepared to comply. The information provided in response to this notice may be used by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to develop its acquisition strategy, statement of work/statement of objectives, and performance specifications. Interested parties are responsible for clearly marking any proprietary or competition sensitive information in their responses. Submission of pricing, capability information, and other market data is highly encouraged and is permitted under this Sources Sought in accordance with FAR 15.201(e). 2. Objective and Set Aside Considerations The purpose of this notice is to conduct market research to support appropriate acquisition decisions and to gain knowledge of potential qualified: Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs) Veteran Owned Small Businesses (VOSBs) 8(a) Small Businesses HUBZone Small Businesses Women Owned Small Businesses Other Small Businesses Large Businesses that are interested in and capable of providing the products and services described in this notice. Currently, a total set aside for SDVOSB firms is anticipated in accordance with Public Law 109 461, Section 8127 (Veterans Benefits Act). However, if responses from SDVOSB firms are inadequate, the Government may use an alternate set aside (e.g., VOSB or other Small Business) or full and open competition. This notice does not restrict the Government to a particular acquisition approach, and the Government will not be bound by any information presented here if a solicitation is issued. 3. Description of Requirement 3.1 Requiring Activity and Location Agency: Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Network: VA Heartland Network 15 / Network Contracting Office (NCO 15) Facility: Harry S. Truman Memorial Veterans Hospital Address: 800 Hospital Drive, Columbia, Missouri 65201 5275 The VA Heartland Network 15 Contracting Office requires the supply and delivery of 15 battery operated micro floor scrubber equipment to support the Environmental Management Service (EMS) operations and medical facility cleaning mission at the Harry S. Truman Memorial Veterans Hospital. The Government anticipates awarding a single award contract for these supplies. 3.2 Equipment Scope The contractor shall furnish all EMS related products necessary to meet clinical cleaning demand in accordance with the attached Statement of Work (SOW), including battery operated micro style floor scrubber and any associated accessories, training, and support necessary for safe and effective operation. A representative requirement (for market research purposes) includes equipment equivalent in performance to the Nilfisk SC351 Battery Operated Floor Scrubber (Brand Name or Equal), or a similar micro floor scrubber / burnisher solution that meets or exceeds the salient characteristics listed below. 4. NAICS Code and Business Size The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is: NAICS 333310 Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing Small Business Size Standard: 1,000 employees (employee based standard). Based on this NAICS code and size standard, respondents shall indicate whether their company qualifies as a Small Business or Large Business, and identify any applicable socio economic status designations, such as: Small Business Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB) Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) 8(a) HUBZone Woman Owned Small Business Small Disadvantaged Business 5. Representative Salient Characteristics (Brand Name or Equal) The Government is conducting market research on a battery operated micro floor scrubber with performance characteristics comparable to the Nilfisk SC351 or equal: Maximum running time: 100 minutes Voltage: 12 V IP protection class: IPX4 Insulation class: III Rated power: 450 W Brush motor: 260 W Sound pressure level: 64 dB(A) Solution tank capacity: 2.9 gal (11 L) Minimum turn around aisle width: 33.5 in (37 cm) Water flow: 0.066 / 0.132 gpm (0.025 / 0.5 Lpm) Recovery tank capacity: 3 gal (11 L) Brush size: (1) 14.5 in (37 cm) Operating weight: 146 lb (66.2 kg) Dimensions (L x W x H): 28 x 17 x 18.5 in (71.1 x 43.2 x 47 cm) Maximum speed: 2.5 mph (4 kph) Scrubbing width: 14.5 in (37 cm) Weight without batteries: 93 lb (42.2 kg) Vacuum motor: 200 W Vacuum airflow: 37.7 cu ft/min (17.8 L/sec) Brush pressure: 60 lb (27 kg) Squeegee width: 18.7 in (47.5 cm) Battery compartment size (L x W x H): 13.5 x 6.5 x 9.4 in (34.3 x 16.5 x 23.9 cm) Vacuum performance (sealed): 27.7 in (6.9 kPa) Productivity rate theoretical (low/high): 3,500 sq ft / 7,000 sq ft (325 sq m / 650 sq m) Brush head speed: 120 RPM Vendors should identify how their proposed solution(s) meet or exceed these salient characteristics or provide equivalent performance and functionality. 6. Information Requested from Industry Documentation of technical expertise must be presented in sufficient detail for the Government to determine that the respondent possesses the necessary functional expertise and experience to perform this requirement. Responses shall include, at a minimum: Company and Identifying Information (a) Company Name (b) Address (c) Point of Contact (name and title) (d) Phone, Fax (if applicable), and Email (e) UEI (Unique Entity ID) Number (f) CAGE Code (g) Tax ID Number Business Size and Socio Economic Status (h) Type of business (e.g., SDVOSB, VOSB, 8(a), HUBZone, Woman Owned Small Business, Small Disadvantaged Business, Small Business, Large Business, etc.) under NAICS 333310. Contract Vehicles (i) Indicate whether your business has any applicable federal contract vehicles (e.g., GSA FSS, VA NAC, NASA SEWP, or other Government wide or agency specific vehicles) that could be utilized to procure this requirement and provide contract number(s). Technical Capability Statement (j) A capability statement describing your organization s qualifications and demonstrated ability to perform as a contractor for the work described, including: Overview of proposed solution(s) and how they meet or exceed the salient characteristics and SOW requirements. Description of the product(s) and any options or configurations relevant to VA s EMS cleaning operations. Any available product literature, brochures, or technical datasheets. Market Research Table / Questionnaire Respondents are requested to provide the following (previously provided as a questionnaire), including: Confirmation of NAICS, business size and type. FSS/GSA contract holder status, contract number, and effective/expiration dates. Whether the proposed solution is listed and available under the identified contract vehicle(s). Available pricing structure (e.g., all on FSS, open market only, mixed, firm fixed price, other). Estimated lead time from receipt of order to delivery. Buy American Act information: Percentage of domestic end product. Percentage of foreign end product and country(ies) of origin. Small Business Questions (If Applicable) Discussion of how you will comply with the Limitations on Subcontracting (FAR 52.219 14) for supply contracts. If subcontracting, a description of the added value your company will provide (e.g., subcontract management, coordination, quality assurance, inventory or delivery management, integration or configuration support). Nonmanufacturer Rule (FAR 52.219 33) responses: Whether you manufacture the proposed items. Whether you exceed 500 employees and, if so, total number of employees. Whether you are primarily engaged in retail/wholesale and normally sell the type of item being supplied. Whether you will take ownership/possession of the items using your own personnel, equipment, or facilities consistent with industry practice. Whether you supply the end item of a small business manufacturer, processor, or producer made in the United States, or will obtain a waiver…