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