36--GARDNER SOIL TEXTILE STORAGE AND SORTING SYSTEM

DESCRIPTION: The NF/SG Veterans Healthcare System, Malcolm Randall VA Medical Center, 1601 SW Archer Road, Gainesville, FL 32608 intends to negotiate with GARDNER MACHINERY CO. on a sole source basis in accordance with the statutory authority of 41 U.S.C. 253(c) (1) as implemented by FAR 6.302-1; to purchase the GARDNER SOILED TEXTILE STORAGE AND SORTING SYTEM consisting of: Gardner Sorting Conveyor, Model TA 2824N, carbon steel slider bed construction, 28 inches wide, 24ft. long, 6 inch high sides, center drive take-up, nose-over, black smooth PVC belting, motor control; Soil Sorting Platform with stair, 36 inches wide, 22ft, long steel platform with hand rail and 4 inch toe plate. Platform to be covered with anti fatigue rubber mat; Gardner Digital Weigh Carts, 300Lb. Capacity, using single point load cell technology, powered by 6 C cell batteries, battery packs are interchangeable without the use of tools; Battery Pack Charger, capable of charging three Gardner battery packs simultaneously, wall mounted; Gardner Rechargeable NiCad Battery Packs; and Vendor will also provide installation. Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. THIS NOTICE IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE QUOTES and no solicitation will be issued; however, any firm that believes it can meet the requirements may give written notification to the Contracting Officer within 10 days from the date of the publication of this synopsis. Supporting evidence must be furnished in sufficient detail to demonstrate the ability to comply with the requirement listed. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) number is 333319. Responses should be sent to [email protected]. No telephone responses will be accepted. Information received will be for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct a competitive procurement. The determination to conduct a competitive procurement based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Contracting Officer.