7910--Floor Scrubbers for Tennessee Valley VA Medical Centers

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This is a sources sought announcement only. It is neither a solicitation announcement nor a request for proposals or quotes and does not obligate the Government to award a contract. Responses in this sources sought notice must be in writing. The purpose of this sources sought announcement is for market research to make appropriate acquisition decisions and to gain knowledge of potential businesses interested and capable of providing the supplies described below.
The Alvin C. York VA Medical Center, 3400 Lebanon Pk., Murfreesboro, TN 37129 is looking to floor cleaners and supporting accessories as listed below. This procurement shall be a brand name or equal that meet or exceed the physical, functional, and performance of listed statement of work outlined below. Contractors shall show clear, compelling, and convincing evidence that all equal to items meet all requirements as outlined in the included salient characteristics and warranty sections, including brand name and model numbers IAW FAR 52.211-6 Brand Name or Equal.
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ITEM DESCRIPTION
QTY
UOM
0001
BD 43/25C PAD DRIVER W/ AGM BATTERIES
18
EA
0002
CHARIOT 2 iSCRUB 20 DELUXE, PAD DRIVER, 36V/114 Ah AGM BATTERIES, 21A ON-BOARD CHARER.
6
EA
0003
BR 75/110 R Bp AGM, 30" CYLINDDRICAL DECK
2
EA

SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS:
Line Item 0001
Pad assist drive.
Curved squeegee, 33.5 inches, with caster, polyurethane
17 in cleaning path
Brush type-Pad
33 in suction bar (squeegee) width
Solution capacity-6.6 gal
Recovery capacity-6.6 gal
Theoretical/practical productivity square ft.- 17,200/11,180
Operating noise level-dBA 66
Battery charger-Shelf
59-62 lbs. brush contact pressure
180 rpm brush speed
500 watts Vac motor rating
51 cfm Vac motor suction
Waterlift 48 in of water
Weight with batteries 240 lbs.
Dimension 45x20x41 inches.
Line Item 0002
20-inch pad driver
20-inch cleaning path
10-gal solution
10-gal recovery capacity
0.63 hp Vacuum
Water lift 47.3 in of water
Electrical system 36V 3x12V 130 Ah, 36V 3x 12V 114 Ah AGM
67 dBA operating noise level
10% grade climbing ability
2.4 mph max working speed
2.4 mph transport speed
2.13 ft. minimum turning radius
615 lbs. weight with batteries
Dimensions (L x W x H) 44x27.2x51.75
51 cfm Vac motor suction
Line Item 0003
20-inch pad driver
20-inch cleaning path
10-gal solution
10-gal recovery capacity
0.63 hp Vacuum
Water lift 47.3 in of water
Electrical system 36V 3x12V 130 Ah, 36V 3x 12V 114 Ah AGM
67 dBA operating noise level
10% grade climbing ability
2.4 mph max working speed
2.4 mph transport speed
2.13 ft. minimum turning radius
615 lbs. weight with batteries
Dimensions (L x W x H) 44x27.2x51.75
51 cfm Vac motor suction
Mark if your firm is eligible for participation in one of the following small business programs. If so, please indicate the program:
[ ] yes [ ] no - Small Business (SB)
[ ] yes [ ] no - HUBZone
[ ] yes [ ] no - Small Business 8(a)
[ ] yes [ ] no - Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB)
[ ] yes [ ] no - Women-Owned (WO) Small Business
[ ] yes [ ] no - Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)
[ ] yes [ ] no - Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB)
[ ] yes [ ] no - Large Business
[ ] yes [ ] no - Other (please specify)

[ ] yes [ ] no Are you the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM)?
[ ] yes [ ] no Is the Manufacturer a small business?
[ ] yes [ ] no If not the OEM, are you an authorized distributor, and can produce a letter from the OEM?
[ ] yes [ ] no Is this product available on your GSA/FSS or other GWAC Contract?
If so, what is your contract number?_____________________
[ ] yes [ ] no Does your equipment conform to the Buy American Act and FAR 52.225-1?
52.225-1 Buy American-Supplies | Acquisition.GOV
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Please submit your capabilities in regards to the salient characteristics being provided and any information pertaining to equal to items to establish capabilities for planning purposes.

The Government is not obligated to nor will it pay for or reimburse any costs associated with responding to this sources sought announcement. This notice shall not be construed as a commitment by the Government to issue a solicitation or ultimately award a contract, nor does it restrict the Government to a particular acquisition approach. The Government will in no way be bound to this information if any solicitation is issued.
The VA is mandated by Public Law 109-461 to consider a total set-aside for Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses. However, if there are insufficient Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business responses, an alternate set-aside or full and open competition may be determined. No sub-contracting opportunity is anticipated. The North American Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 333310 (1,000 employees).
Notice to potential offerors: All offerors who provide goods or services to the United States Federal Government must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at www.sam.gov. Additionally, all Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses or Veteran Owned Small Businesses must be registered with U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) located at http://veterans.certify.sba.gov.
Responses to this notice shall be submitted via email to delaney.dickey@va.gov. Telephone responses will not be accepted. Questions must be submitted no later than 03/31/2025 10:00 AM Central Standard Time (CST). Responses must be received no later than 04/01/2025 10:00 AM CST.

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