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General Information
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Contract Opportunity Type: Sources Sought (Original)
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Original Published Date: Feb 05, 2025 08:32 am MST
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Original Response Date: Feb 17, 2025 01:00 pm MST
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Inactive Policy: Manual
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Original Inactive Date:
Mar 19, 2025
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Initiative:
Classification
Description
Sources Sought Notice Vertical Cardboard Baler
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.
Response Instructions:
Do not provide more than 8 pages, including cover letter page.
Submit your response via email to charles.olise@va.gov
Submit your response NLT 13:00 (MST) on Monday, February 17, 2025;
Mark your response as Proprietary Information if the information is considered business sensitive.
VA has identified the appropriate North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code as 333998 Baling Machinery (e.g., paper, scrap metal) Manufacturing with a Small Business size of 700 Employees. Please identify and explain any NAICS codes your company believes would better represent the predominated work included in the attached Statement of Work draft / Salient Characteristics List;
Information Requested from Industry:
In response to the Sources Sought, interested Contractors shall submit the following information and any Capabilities/Qualifications Statement to include but not limited to an overview of proposed solution(s) and a description of the product your company possesses accordance with the Statement of Work draft / Salient Characteristics List.
Vendor Name:
SAM UEI #:
Name of Manufacturer:
Manufacturer Address:
Estimated Delivery Time:
SAC FSS contract number
Vendor Point of Contract (POC) Name
POC Phone Number:
POC Email Address:
Vertical Cardboard Baler
For
Cheyenne VA Medical Center
STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW)
Background
The Cheyenne Health Care System has a need for a new cardboard baler for waste management.
Scope
The Cheyenne VA Medical Center (VAMC) intends to award a Fixed Priced contract for a Vertical Cardboard Baler with downstroke 60 bale width to include RAM GUIDES to keep platen level this provides protection to the machine in the event of uneven loading. 89 ¼ W, 41 1/2 D, 54 ½ D with wire guides, 140 H, 481/4 feed height, 48 ¼ feed width, 60 feed opening width, 25 feed opening height, 58 bale door clearance. 120 VAC, 208/230/460 3 phases, off/on switch, 3 position selector switch, emergency stop button, IEC motor starter and overload, programmable smart replay. Total baler weight 5,050 lbs.
Brand Name or Equivalent:
Line Item
Description
Unit
Quantity
0001
Marathon model# V6030HD
Each
01
Salient Characteristics
89 ¼ W, 41 1/2 D, 54 ½ D with wire guides
140 H, 481/4 feed height
48 ¼ feed width
60 feed opening width
25 feed opening height
58 bale door clearance
120 VAC, 208/230/460 3 phases, off/on switch
3 position selector switch
emergency stop button
IEC motor starter and overload
programmable smart replay
Total baler weight 5,050 lbs
Additional Information:
Shall include Marathon Baler control panel quick disconnect.
Marathon Baler bale made light vertical baler option.
Front tie-off system (rear moons on baler for wires)
Warranty: 3 years body, 2 years parts, 1 year labor
Freight to Wyoming
Professional installation including safe operation training.
Forklift Rental
Removal of old baler
Performance Monitoring
After every cleaning, Contractor shall provide an electronic PDF report via email to the Contracting Officer s Representative (COR) and Contracting Officer (CO) within two (2) weeks after service is performed.
Each report shall include, at a minimum, the date service was performed, a description of services performed, any concerns or findings, and signature and date from one of the technicians present during the services.
Security Requirements
The Contractor shall comply with the VA Personal Identity Verification procedures identified in the contract that implement Homeland Security Directive-12 (HSPD-12), Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Guidance M-05-24, and Federal Information Processing Standards Publication (FIPS PUB) Number 201.
Government-Furnished Equipment (GFE)/Government-Furnished Information (GFI)
None.
Other Pertinent Information or Special Considerations
Contractor shall follow the below guidelines for their work schedule except by prior arrangement approved by the COR or CO.
The Federal Government observes the following days as holidays:
New Year s Day
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Martin Luther King s Birthday
Third Monday in January
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Last Monday in May
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Independence Day
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First Monday in September
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Second Monday in October
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November 11th *
Thanksgiving Day
Fourth Thursday in November
Christmas Day
December 25th *
Place of Performance
Cheyenne VA Medical Center
2360 East Pershing Boulevard
Cheyenne, WY 82001-5356
Attachments/Links
Contact Information
Contracting Office Address
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6162 S WILLOW DR SUITE 300
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Greenwood Village , CO 80111
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USA
Secondary Point of Contact
History
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Feb 05, 2025 08:32 am MSTSources Sought (Original)