65--Oversized Wheelchair Scale

This Sources Sought Notice is for informational and planning purposes only and shall not be construed as a solicitation or as an obligation or commitment by the Government at this time. This notice is intended strictly for market research. The purpose of this Sources Sought notice is to determine interest and capability of Other than Small Businesses and Small Businesses, including VIP-Verified Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB) or Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) prospective contractors relative to the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code 333997 (Scale and Balance Manufacturing). An Oversized Wheelchair Scale (Model 6702W) is known to meet the Government s needs. The Government is requesting that Other Than Small Businesses and Small Businesses, including VIP-Verified VOSB or SDVOSB sources respond if it can provide the following by Brand Name or Equal: CLIN Item Description Qty Unit 0001 6702W-XX-X Oversized Wheelchair Scale 2 EA Salient Characteristics for Oversized Wheelchair Scale (Model 6702W) Low profile platform with heavy-duty rubber wheels. Dimensions (range): 28-30 w x 32-35 d Weighing Range: at least 880 lbs. Accuracy:1/10 lb-100 gm. Readout measurements: Digital LED in lb./kg. Recalls last weight Capability to zero out calibration Power Source: Line cord and/or cordless capability Interested Other Than Small Businesses and Small Businesses including VIP-Verified VOSBs and SDVOSBs are required to submit an e-mail delineating: Qualifications, capabilities, and experience for providing this product; Business size/Socioeconomic status; If the product is on the Federal Supply Schedule or the Open Market; and Memo or correspondence which authorizes distributor to distribute the manufacturer s products. This is not a Request for Proposal/Quote or an announcement of a solicitation and no solicitation package exists at this time. Responses will be used solely for market research purposes of the Government. The Government will not pay for any materials provided in response to this notice and submissions will not be returned to the sender. VOSBs and SDVOSBs must be registered and verified in VIP for set-aside consideration. The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code for this requirement is 333997 and the small business size standard is 500 employees. Responses due are to be submitted by e-mail to Carl Weber at [email protected]. The information requested must be received no later than 7:00 a.m. Central Standard Time on Tuesday, November 7th, 2017. Subject line shall reference Sources Sought announcement number 36C25218Q0151 from FBO.gov.