This is a SOURCES SOUGHT announcement only. It is neither a solicitation announcement nor a request for proposal or quote and does not obligate the Government to award a contract. Responses to this Sources Sought 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 qualified businesses capable of providing the following: FORKLIFT LV -22-3-7628-0055 36C255-22-AP-2855 *** See Statement of Work below for details *** If this is within your capability, please respond with the information below: Company Name Address Point of Contact Phone, Fax, and Email UEI number GSA Contract (as applicable) Interested firms are reminded that in accordance with FAR 4.12, prospective contractors shall complete electronic annual representations and certifications to be considered for award. In addition, FAR 4.11 states that prospective contractors shall be registered in the System for Award Management (www.SAM.gov) database. All Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) and Veteran Owned Small Businesses (VOSB) shall be verified in VetBiz at www.vip.vetbiz.gov. Point of Contact for this Sources Sought Shelley.Welton@va.gov (913) 946 - 1163 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office -15 3450 S. 4th Street Trafficway Leavenworth, KS. 66048. STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW) FOR FORKLIFT LV 589-22-3-7628-0055 36C255-22-AP-2855 Equipment: Crown C5 1055-65, 6500 lb Capacity, 4-wheel Pneumatic Diesel, Internal Combustion Truck with a minimum height 189 inches and minimum 6500lb diesel powered forklift. The forklift will be used around the Supply Chain Management warehouses and on station. This is a necessity for logistics operations due to the massive amount of equipment, medical supplies, turned in equipment, storage equipment, and other miscellaneous items being processed in the Leavenworth Warehouse. The need also comes due to the pandemic and COVID-19 supplies we are purchasing expeditiously throughout the facility. This is critical in our fight to maintain what items/equipment meets our needs for responding to COVID-19 request to fulfill our daily mission. Salient Characteristics of Equipment Required/Equipment shall include the following: Must meet or exceed the below standards MAST: Triple Stage Lift Height 189.0 OAH-Collapsed 92. OAH-Extended 238.0 CARRIAGE: 44 Wide Class III ATTACHMENT: Side shifting Fork Positioner-Right line 44 FEM 395 FORK SPREAD: 43 FORKS: Standard Length 60.0 Width: 5 Thick 1.8 LOAD BACKREST: 45 WIDE X 48 HIGH CRANKING BATTERY-12V: Severe Duty, 12 V 800 CCA Wet Cell AUXILIARY HYDRAULICS: Double Function ACCESSORY PLUMBING: Double Function QUICK DISCONNECT: Two-Double Function CAB: Hard Cab (Polycarbonate Lower Door Panel) TILT RESTRICTION: 5 Deg Back/5 Deg Forward DRIVE TIRES: Solideal Xtreme-Single Solid Resilient/Super Elastic 28 x 9-15 STEER TIRES: Solideal Xtreme-Solid Resilient/Super Elastic 6.50-10 BRAKES: Crown Power Disc Brakes CONTROL TYPE: Separate Inching/Brake Pedals STEERING WHEEL: 13 Diameter with Spinner Knob SEAT: Suspension Spring MSG65 Vinyl SEAT BELT: High Visibility Orange COOLING SYSTEM: On-Demand Cooling FRONT WORKLIGHTS: Two LED Worklights MIRROR: Glass (Left and Right-Hand Side) KEY SWITCH: Standard WARNING DEVICE LIGHT: LED Flashing Light-Amber PAINT: Crown Beige/Gray WORK ASSIST STORAGE: Storage bin with 2 Small Pocket Organizers EXTENDED WARRANTY: 36 Months/6000 Hours AIR INTAKE PRE-CLEANER: LEFT SIDE: High Exhaust Stack RIGHT REAR POST HANDLE: With Horn Button STEER AXLE: Rigid Mounted Heavy-Duty Steer Axle w/Grease Zerks THRUST ROLLERS: Upper & Lower TILT POSITION ASSIST: Auto Fork Leveling TOW PIN FREIGHT TO LEAVENWORTH, KS: Full Dock Capable of Accepting Semi-Truck & Trailer for Additional Charges Will Apply DEALER PREP: Dealer check Up & Pre-Flight Test Overall Width 3.8 ft in Overall Height - mast lowered 7.4 ft in Wheelbase 5.3 ft in Max Fork Height 10.5 ft in H. Mast Tip Forward 6 degrees I. Mast Tip Rear 10 degrees Fuel Type Diesel Operating Weight 7784 - 9784 lb Number of Front Wheels 2 Number of Rear Wheels 2 Max Speed 7.4 mph Load Capacity 4000lb - 6000lb Load Center 24 in Max Fork Spread 43.3 in Lift Speed 110 ft/min Lower Speed 83 ft/min The C&A requirements do not apply and a Security Accreditation Package is not required Delivery and set up Operation manual Delivery and Location Information Dwight D Eisenhower VA Medical Center Supply Chain Management Warehouse 4101 S 4th Street Trafficway Leavenworth, Kansas 66048