DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS NETWORK CONTRACTING OFFICE (NCO) 16 MICHAEL E. DEBAKEY VA MEDICAL CENTER (VAMC), HOUSTON, TEXAS REQUEST FOR INFORMATION 36C25620Q0702 BACKGROUND: The Houston VAMC has a requirement for the following brand name supplies: Toyota s Order Picker or Equal REQUIREMENTS: The MEDVAMC is conducting market research to determine the availability of sources for the possible purchase of Toyota s Order Picker or Equal. This product is a great option for those challenging high-reaching warehouse needs. It has a maximum reach height of 390 inches on select models and can come with a 24-volt or 36-volt electrical system. Toyota s Order Picker also comes with optional Lift Logic, which continuously monitors speed and lift height, allowing for optimized travel speed. This helps operators increase productivity. Lift logic boosts efficiency well beyond conventional lift/lowering speed monitoring systems. Due to the limited spacing in the warehouse the MEDVAMC is requiring a specific order picker to fit in the spaces allotted in the warehouse. The order picker will need to consist of having the following features: Lift Height -240", Base Model Capacity - 3,000 lbs. @ 24" load center, Base Model Capacity - 3,000 lbs. @ 24" load center and 40" Overall Width. T Project Scope: LINE ITEM QUANITY UNIT OF ISSUE PRICE Item # Description/Part Number* Qty Price Extended Amount 1 Toyota Model 8BPUE15 or Equal 2 Additional Equipment Flip-Up Sidegates Sidegate Power Disconnection Switch Operator Cooling Fan LEI) Operator Compartment Light Battery Compartment, 14.5" Width UL "E" Rating Full Body Harness and Retractable Tether (for operator weights up to 310 lbs.) Battery Bulldog lead acid battery- 5-year warranty (750A.H) Watering System 24V Watering System Direct fill link with hose Water Level Indicator Light Deliverables Delivery shall occur within 2 weeks of award. Warranty Drive Motor and Controller Warranty: 24 months or 4000 key-on operating hours, whichever occurs first. Major Component Warranty: 12 months or 2000 key-on operating hours, whichever occurs first. Other Wearable Components: 4 Months or 750 hours whichever occurs first except as listed under "Exclusions and Limitations" in the Warranty Certificate. Warranty coverage for non-standard option components will be covered by the manufacturer of that component and not covered under the Toyota forklift standard or powertrain warranty. REQUESTED RESPONSES: The intent of this Request for Information is to establish sources to define the procurement strategy (e.g set-aside, sole source, unrestricted) for a solicitation that VA intends to post in the near future. Interested contractors are requested to respond in accordance with the following: Please respond to this RFI if you can provide the exact brand name products listed in the table in the background section above. In the response please cite your business size status. If you have an existing GSA or VA, Federal Supply Schedule contract, please include the contract details in your response. Please respond to this RFI if you can provide supplies that can be determined EQUIVALENT to the products listed in the table in the background section above. Please provide details on the proposed EQUIVALENT products such as Manufacturer Name, Part Number, and Description. If you have an existing GSA or VA, Federal Supply Schedule contract, please include the contract details in your response. Please note that VA is particularly interested in determining the availability of Small Business Manufacturers. If your company is a small business manufacturer of similar items, please respond to this RFI. CONTACT INFORMATION AND RESPONSE DUE DATE: Please email all responses to [email protected]. Please respond to this RFI no later than June 12, 2020 @2:30 PM CST DISCLAIMER: This RFI is issued solely for informational and planning purposes and does not constitute a solicitation. Responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Department of Veterans Affairs to form a binding contract. Respondents are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this RFI.

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