Refrigerated Truck
This Sources Sought Notice is for informational and planning purposes only and shall not be construed as a solicitation or as an obligation or commitment by the Government at this time. This notice is intended strictly for market research. The purpose of this Sources Sought notice is to determine interest and capability of Other than Small Businesses and Small Businesses, including VIP-Verified Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB) or Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) prospective contractors relative to the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code 336999 (All Other Transportation Equipment Manufacturing).
A Refrigerated Truck (Chevrolet 4500 CP33003) is known to meet the Government s needs. The Government is requesting that Other Than Small Businesses and Small Businesses, including VIP-Verified VOSB or SDVOSB sources respond if it can provide these items with the following general specifications:
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Item
Description
Qty
Unit
0001
CP33003
Chevrolet 4500 CP33003
1
EA
0002
N/A
Insulated/Refrigerated Truck Box
1
EA
0003
N/A
Refrigeration Unit for Truck Box
1
EA
General Specifications (Refrigerated Truck Chevrolet 4500 CP33003):
Truck:
2017 or newer
Engine V-8 Gas 2WD Reg Cab 150"
Transmission, 6-speed automatic
Drivetrain, rear-wheel drive, Rear axle
Brakes, 4-wheel antilock, front disc, rear drum
Fuel tank, at least 25-gallon
Back-up camera
Exterior Color: White or black
Truck Box:
REFRIGERATED VAN BODY, insulated, at least 15 FT
Inside Height: At least 80
Inside Length: At least 170"
Inside Width: At least 80
Rear Door Opening at least 80 W X 70 H
LIFTGATE at least 45 X 75 , 2250 lb Capacity STEEL PLATFORM
Refrigeration unit for truck box:
Diesel Engine
2-Cylinder Compressor
Microprocessor Control System w/ Cab Command
Refrigerant R404a or equivalent
Extended Life Antifreeze
Automatic Start/Stop Programming
Maintains 32-40 degrees F
At least 2-year warranty on parts and compressor
Warranties:
Basic Years: At least 2
Basic Miles/km: At least 24,000
Drivetrain Years: At least 5
Drivetrain Miles/km: At least 75,000
Corrosion Years: At least 4
Corrosion Miles/km: Unlimited
Rear Axle Years: At least 5
Rear Axle Miles/km: At least 75,000
Frame Rail Years: At least 3
Frame Rail Miles/km: At least 36,000
Frame Rail Note: At least 3 years/36,000 miles (no charge) AND up to 5 years/Unlimited miles (50% charge)
Roadside Assistance Years: At least 5
Roadside Assistance Miles/km: At least 75,000
Interested Other Than Small Businesses and Small Businesses including VIP-Verified VOSBs and SDVOSBs are required to submit an e-mail delineating:
Qualifications, capabilities, and experience for providing this product;
Business size/Socioeconomic status;
If the product is on the Federal Supply Schedule or the Open Market; and
Memo or correspondence which authorizes distributor to distribute the manufacturer s products.
This is not a Request for Proposal or an announcement of a solicitation and no solicitation package exists at this time. Your responses will be used solely for market research purposes of the Government. The Government will not pay for any materials provided in response to this notice and submissions will not be returned to the sender. VOSBs and SDVOSBs must be registered and verified in VIP for set-aside consideration.
The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code for this requirement is 336999 and the small business size standard is 1,000 employees. Responses due are to be submitted by e-mail to Jim Hedman at james.hedman2@va.gov. The information requested must be received no later than 09:00 a.m. Central Daylight Time on Monday, October 23rd, 2017.
Jim Hedman
james.hedman2@va.gov
James.Hedman2@va.gov
