Linen Textile Carts

(RFI) / SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE IS ISSUED 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 relative to NAICS 333310 (size standard of 1,000 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. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking sources capable of providing linen textile carts equivalent to brand Tecni-Quip. CLIN DESCRIPTION QTY UOM 0001 Tecni-Quip Husky L-Series Anodized Aluminum Linen Transport Cart Model# L-77-246066-TH or equal 20 EA STATEMENT OF WORK General: VA Long Beach Healthcare System located at 5901 East 7th Street Long Beach CA, 90822 has a requirement for twenty (20) Anodized Aluminum Linen Transport Carts for the collection and delivery of Government linens and garments throughout the medical center s wards, clinical areas, hallways, and service passageways. The carts must be fully enclosed, hospital-safe, and configured for towing throughout the facility s corridors via an integrated ball hitch system. The specific configuration, dimensions, and accessories described herein reflect operational

requirements that have been validated through sustained use of identical carts currently deployed at the facility. Scope: VA Long Beach Healthcare System environmental management service department is looking to acquire linen textile transportation carts to efficiently transport large loads of linen for patient care needs. The contractor is required to provide brand name or equal equipment that meets or exceed the physical, functional, and performance of the listed salient characteristics in this section.