The following is a Sources Sought/Request for Information notice. This posted notice is not a Pre-
Solicitation or Solicitation document. The government is not currently soliciting bids, quotes or
proposals at this time; however, reserves the right to do so at a later date. The VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System, HJ Heinz Campus, Pittsburgh, PA 15215 has a future BRAND NAME OR EQUAL requirement for a narrow aisle reacher. The brand name item provided for reference is the Crown RR5725-35.
Equivalent products will be considered, with the following required salient features:
Feature
Feature Description
Capacity (lbs.)
3500
Mast (RR)
Triple Stage Lift Height 198.0", Free LH 41.0", OAH-Collapsed 89.0", OAH-Extended 246.0"
Outrigger
Standard I.D. 35.0" O.D. 46.0"
Side Shifter
2" Each Direction
Fork Type
Standard Taper
Fork Spread (Out-To-Out)
30"
Forks
Standard Length 42.0" Width 4.0" Thick 1.75"
Load Backrest
32.5" Wide x 48" High
Hydraulic Control
AC Hydraulics with Electronic Power Steering
Battery Dimensions
Code C14 - 15.88" x 38.38" x 31.0"
Battery Connector
SB350 Gray
Overhead Guard Height
Standard 89.0" High
Overhead Guard Support
3rd Post
Steering
Forward
Drive Tires
Poly -342
Load Wheels
Tandem Articulating 5 x 4.1 (-302) (Wheel Factor 11)
Outrigger Tips
Standard
Mast Guard
Full Glass
Key Switch
Standard
Warning Device Light
*LED Flashing Light - Amber
Language
U.S. English
Battery
General 18-125G-13, 750AH, 503743G, 36V
Charger
VForce High Frequency FS3-MP136-2, Single Phase
ALL INTERESTED PARTIES MUST ALSO HAVE AN ACTIVE REGISTRATION IN THE SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT (SAM) DATABASE. TO REGISTER, PLEASE VISIT WWW.SAM.GOV.
Responses to this notice shall include:
Company Name
Address
Point of Contact
Phone Number
Email Address
DUNS Number
CAGE Code
Tax ID Number
Note: In accordance with the U.S. Supreme Court decision regarding Kingdomware, service
disabled veteran owned (SDVOSB) and veteran owned (VOSB), who are interested in this
procurement and consider themselves to have the resources and capabilities necessary to
provide these services shall be verified in VetBiz Registry as follows to be considered:
http://www.vip.vetbiz.gov/
Process in 38 U.S.C. 8127(d) whereby a contracting officer of the Department shall award contracts on the basis of competition restricted to small business concerns owned and controlled by veterans, if the contracting officer has a reasonable expectation that two or more small business concerns owned and controlled by veterans will submit offers, and that the award can be made at a fair and reasonable price that offers the best value to the United States. For purposes of this VA specific rule, a service-disabled veteran-owned small business (SDVOSB) or a veteran-owned small business (VOSB), must meet the eligibility requirements in 38 U.S.C. 8127(e), (f) and VAAR subpart 819.7003 and be listed as verified in the Vendor Information Pages (VIP) database.
Please provide answers to all questions below regarding your firm s Socio-Economic status pursuant to
North American Industrial Classification Code (NAICS) 333924.
1. Is your business a small business under NAICS 333924? YES ______ NO ______
2. Is your firm a Veteran-Owned Small Business? YES ______ NO ______
3. Is your firm a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business? YES ______ NO ______
4. Is you firm a certified HUB Zone firm? YES ______ NO ______
5. Is your firm a Woman Owned business? YES ______ NO ______
6. Is your firm a Large Business? YES ______ NO ______
7. What is your GSA Schedule Number?
Schedule Number: ___________________
Expiration Date: _____________________
Please provide a capability statement as well as any relevant literature addressing your organizations
ability to supply the required items. Also, please include a point of contact name, phone number and
email address.
Note: Questions regarding this notice should be addressed to Jennifer Cutshall via email only. Faxes and
phone calls will not be accepted.
Please submit all responses to this notice via e-mail to:
Jennifer Cutshall
Contract Specialist
[email protected]
Responses to this Sources Sought Notice are required by no later than Tuesday, August 7, 2018 at 12:00 pm EST.
Bid Protests Not Available