REQUEST FOR INFORMATION 40 9-Step Rolling Aluminum Pulpit Ladders BACKGROUND The Department of Veterans Affairs, Records Center and Vault, requires 40 9-Step Rolling Aluminum Pulpit Ladders. REQUIREMENTS The Department of Veterans Affairs, Records Center and Vault (RCV) requires at least one, but not more than 100, special-purpose, custom built pulpit ladders over the next five years. It is important for the safety of RCV employees that ladders are built in accordance with (IAW) the specifications laid out in Attachment 2 of this product description. The schedule for the ladders is as follows: Item Schedule of Supplies/Services Quantity Unit 0001 9-step, 36-inch, Custom Rolling Aluminum Pulpit Ladders The contractor shall provide products IAW the Federal Record Center Platform Ladder Standard, 11-05-2013; Version 2, 10-14-14; Version 3, 05-23-2017 (Product Description, Attachment 2). Type CLIN: Firm Fixed Price Requirements Contract Period of Performance: September 1, 2017 to August 31, 2022 Inspection and acceptance: Destination 100 (Max) EA 0001A 9-step, 36-inch, Custom Rolling Aluminum Pulpit Ladders Warranty Information The contractor shall e-mail warranty terms for completed ladders within 7 days of contract award to the following addresses: 1 EA 0001B Manufacturer s Maintenance Instructions. The manufacturer shall provide three printed copies of instructions: assembly (if required), use, and maintenance instructions with each delivery. The Maintenance Instructions shall include at a minimum the following: (a) Visual inspection procedures to be followed prior to the setup and use of any unit. (b) Visual inspection procedures to be followed after the initial setup and use of a unit to determine its fitness for continued use. (c) General maintenance, such as cleaning, lubrication, and the replacement of unreadable and missing labels/markings, wheels, casters, and rubber leg tips/pads, as recommended by the manufacturer. (d) Instructions to properly tighten and secure (periodically or regularly) all threaded fasteners. 3 EA 0001C For vendors manufacturing their first 36 wide ladder from the attached spec for the VA: Submit QA inspection results of first unit, and the load test results addressed in Attachment A, Paragraph 3, Construction, whereby individual steps support 300 lbs. plus a 50% overload factor, and pulpit file shelf supports 60 pounds plus a 50% overload factor.) Delivery to coincide with arrival with the first ladder. 1 EA Specifications for the ladders will be in accordance with the Federal Records Center Platform Ladder Standard, 11-05-2013; Version 2, 10-14-14; Version 3, 05-23-17, 36 Inch Ladder, Aluminum, Rolling, Platform/Pulpit Type. (Attachment A of this product description). RESPONSES If you are able to provide the necessary supplies or services, please respond to this RFI certifying capability. In addition to the requirements certification, all responses shall clearly show socio-economic status. The following information details the Government s intent for this acquisition: The primary NAICS code for this effort is 332999 - All Other Miscellaneous Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing A Firm-Fixed Price Task Order is contemplated VA anticipates awarding the task order to only one responsive, responsible contractor. Please note that this is a market research request only. Any proposal or pricing received in response to this RFI will be used for market research purposes only and cannot be considered to form a binding contract with VA. The costs associated with any response to this RFI are the sole responsibility of the offeror. RESPONSE SUBMISSION Please submit responses via email to [email protected] by 11:59PM CST, August 15, 2017. Responses should also include a contact name, phone number, and email address, as well as your GSA or SEWP contract number, if applicable. VA reserves the right not to respond to any or all emails or materials submitted. DISCLAIMER This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. All information received in response to this RFI that is marked as proprietary will be handled accordingly. In accordance with FAR 15.201(e), responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. Responders are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this RFI. See attached documents: Sources Sought_VA118A-17-N-0492 100 9-STEP 36-INCH CUSTOM PULPIT LADDERS. Attachment A RCV 36-Inch Pulpit Ladder Spec.

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