Transfer Cart BRAND NAME ONLY
BRAND NAME ONLY: STERIS Sterilizer Loading Cars and Transfer Carriages
This is a REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) only. Market research is being conducted to determine the amount of qualified and capable businesses that can provide the items requested below. If you believe your firm is able to provide the items requested below, you are encouraged to respond by the due date with all of the required information indicated below in order to be considered. Due date for responses is close of business (4:30PM local time/CT) on Thursday, May 23, 2019. Email responses to Traci Johannes at traci.johannes@va.gov. All questions must be submitted in writing to the Contracting Officer in writing via email. Telephone inquiries will NOT be accepted/returned.
When submitting a response to this RFI, offerors must include the following:
Indicate socio-economic status
Include picture of offered items and support literature, brochure, etc.
Indicate any existing Government contract where item(s) may be purchased (i.e. FSS/GSA contract etc.)
Must be able to provide installation
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.
NAICS: 339112
Size Standard: 1000 employees
Description-
The Loading Car and shelves requirements:
Stainless steel frame
Load retaining side gates
Bearing mounted wheels constructed of stainless steel
High load capacity to maximize throughput
Flanged car wheels to fit on track in sterilizer
Push bar handle
2 fixed swivel caster tires
2 swivel caster tires with neoprene, non-marking, easy rolling tires
Neoprene bumper above each wheel
Hand operated latch to hold carriage against sterilizer
Must fit our current Steris models of steam sterilizers
The Transfer Carriage requirements:
Welded steel frame
Height adjustable shelves
Must fit our current Steris models of steam sterilizers
GREY MARKET ITEMS:B The Vendor shall be an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) authorized dealer, authorized distributor, or authorized reseller for the proposed equipment/system such that the OEM warranty and service are provided and maintained by the OEM. The vendor shall provide new items ONLY; no remanufactured or "grey market" items. All items must be covered by the manufacturer's warranty.B The offeror shall provide evidence of its authority to distribute the proposed equipment/system at the time of submission of its quote/offer.B Please note that such evidence is subject to verification by the Contracting Officer at his/her discretion.
Traci Johannes
Contracting Specialist
