2310--Electric Utility Truck

THIS REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) /Â SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE IS ISSUEDÂ SOLELY FOR INFORMATION AND PLANNING PURPOSES. THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION. SUBMISSION OF INFORMATION ABOUT PRICING, DELIVERY, THE MARKET, AND CAPABILITIES IS HIGHLY ENCOURAGED AND ALLOWED UNDER THIS RFI FOR PLANNING PURPOSES IN ACCORDANCE WITH (IAW) FAR 15.201(e). DISCLAIMER This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes and does not constitute a solicitation. All information received in response to this RFI that is marked as proprietary will be handled accordingly. IAW 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. SOURCES SOUGHT/RFI DESCRIPTION This is NOT a solicitation announcement. This is a Sources Sought Notice / RFI only. The purpose of this Sources Sought Notice / RFI is to gain information about potential qualified sources and their size classification relative to NAICS 336110 (size standard of 1,500 Employees). Responses to this Sources Sought Notice / RFI will be used by the Government to make appropriate acquisition decisions. After review of the responses to this Sources Sought Notice / RFI, further RFIs and/or a solicitation or other announcements may be published. Background: The Department of Veterans Affairs San Diego Healthcare System Environment Health & Safety (EH&S) Service needs electric transport cart for hazardous waste removal and disposal pickup and spill response throughout the VASD Medical Center. Deliverables: CLIN Description Qty UOM 0001 Electrical Utility Truck equivalent to Cushman Titan XD 1 EA NOTE: Potential quoters must be aware that the items being acquired are procured as Brand Name or Equal. For those items that are or equal , a description of the salient characteristics is outlined below. It is quoter s responsibility to demonstrate its quote meeting the salient physical and functional characteristics included in this solicitation. If the quote does NOT demonstrate, the quote will be considered non-responsive. The interested parties bear full responsibility to ensure their submission demonstrates to the government that they can satisfy the requirement by providing the brand name or equal to the supplies being requested. Salient Characteristics Must be an electrical cart. Must not exceed the dimensions of 131 x 55 x 72 due to spacing and storing issues. Must have a minimum loading capacity of 2,600 lbs. Must have a two-passenger seat. Must have a clear foldable windshield. Must have a front bumper bar. Must have rearview mirrors. Must have taillights, headlights, turn signal. Must have a horn. Must have seat belts. Must have cabin canopy. Must have removable rear cargo side stake panels. Must have a minimum of 8-year battery warranty. Must have a minimum of 1-year warranty against defects in materials and workmanship. Must provide technical support via telephone or online. Delivery Address: VA San Diego Healthcare System 3350 La Jolla Village Drive, San Diego, CA 92161 The list of DRAFT characteristics is intended to be descriptive, not restrictive, of the supplies/services that are required. If your company is interested and capable of providing the required supplies/services, please provide the information indicated below. Response to this notice should include company name, address, point of contact, size of business pursuant to the following questions: (1) Submit your capabilities statement illustrating how your organization can/cannot meet the list of SOW requirements. For instances where your company cannot meet the SOW requirement(s), please explain. For instances where your company can meet the SOW requirement(s), please show how your company meets/exceeds each requirement. (2) Please review the list of SOW requirements and provide any additional feedback or suggestions. If none, please reply as N/A. (3) Please indicate the size...