THIS REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) IS ISSUED SOLELY FOR INFORMATION AND PLANNING PURPOSES. IT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A SOLICITATION. THE SUBMISSION OF PRICING, CAPABILITIES FOR PLANNING PURPOSES, AND OTHER MARKET INFORMATION IS HIGHLY ENCOURAGED AND ALLOWED UNDER THIS RFI IN ACCORDANCE WITH (IAW) FAR 15.201(e). DISCLAIMER This Request for Information (RFI) is issued to obtain price, delivery, market information and capabilities for planning purposes. It does not constitute a solicitation. All information received marked proprietary will be handled accordingly. IAW FAR 15.201(e), response to RFI are not proposals and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. Responders are responsible for all expenses associated with notice. SOURCES SOUGHT DESCRIPTION This is NOT a solicitation announcement. This is a source sought. The purpose of this source sought is to gain knowledge of potential vendor and their size classification relative to NAICS 333924 (Size standard 750 Employees). Response to source sought will be used by the Government to make appropriate acquisition decisions. A solicitation announcement may be published after review of all responses. Response to source sought are not considered adequate for a solicitation announcement. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), VISN 22 Network Contracting Office, is seeking vendor that can provide a Narrow Isle Single Reach Truck for Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System. Below salient characteristics must be met with brand name or equal product: Side Stance Reach Truck with deep reach forks to retrieve pallets. Overall Width 40-60 in. for use in narrow warehouse aisle. Load capacity 3200-4000 lb. full free-lift for use in tight height restrictions. Overall lift height 230-350 in. Power type: Must be electric. At minimum 36 high backrest extension. Tilting carriage (forward, backward). Standard Forks. Horn Safety Lights & reverse direction alarms Open view mast for clear view of load and rack. Overhead guard. Battery & Charger included. At minimum 12 months warranty. Brand name Info: Hyster Company Model: N35-40ZRS2 The information above is descriptive. The purpose is to accomplish salient characteristics that fulfill a Narrow Isle Single Reach Truck the government seeks to procure. It is responsibility of interested source to demonstrate to government that interested source can provide a Narrow Isle Single Reach Truck. If interested to provide brand name or equal, please provide the following information: (1) Company Name (2) Company Address (3) Point of Contact (4) Indicate the size and description of business, such as but not limited to: Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB), Woman Owned Small Business (WOSB), Large Business, etc. (5) Company size under the NAICS code identified under this RFI? (6) Are you the manufacturer or distributor of the item being referenced above (or equivalent product/solution)? What is manufacture country origin of item? (7) Does your company hold any federal contract? (i.e. FSS contract with GSA or NAC, contract with NASA SEWP, etc.) If yes, please provide the contract type and number. (8) Is item available on your schedule/contract? (9) Please provide general price of product for market research purpose. (10) Please submit your capabilities referencing the salient characteristics. Provide any information pertaining to equal item to establish capabilities for planning purposes? Note: Submissions addressing Section (10) should show clear evidence that equal item" meets salient characteristics. Response to this notice shall be submitted via email to
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