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The Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration (VHA), Network Contracting Office 20 (NCO 20) is conducting a market survey and is seeking potential sources for a Trailer-mounted Vacuum Machine. This Sources Sought Notice is issued for information and planning purposes only. This is not a solicitation or a request for proposal and shall not be construed as an obligation or commitment by the Government. An award will not be made on any offers submitted in response to this notice, and it shall not be implied the Government is committed to providing any solicitation or award following this notice. The Government will not pay for any information received in response to this request, nor will the Government compensate a respondent for any costs incurred in developing the information provided. Â

Responses shall be submitted to Quyen Mai at Quyen.mai@va.gov by COB 04/12/2024 at 4:30PM PST. SUBJECT: RFI 36C26024Q0464 Trailer-Mounted Vacuum Machine

This notice is intended strictly for market research. The purpose of this Sources Sought Notice is to determine interest and capability of potential qualified sources of supply and determine the socioeconomic size classification of the supplier and manufacturer of the end item.Â
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Interested companies shall provide, at a minimum, the following information with their response;Â Â
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Company Name and Address:Â
Point of Contact (POC)Â
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Email Address:Â
Phone Number:Â
DUNS Number/UNIQUE SAM ID:Â
Brochures of their offered equipment.
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The anticipated North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 333924 Industrial Truck, Tractor, Trailer, and Stacker Machinery Manufacturing. Mark if your firm is eligible for participation in one of the following small business programs. If so, please indicate the program: Â
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[ ]Â yes [ ] no - Small Business (SB)Â Â Â
[ ] yes [ ] no - HUBZone  Â
[ ]Â yes [ ] no - Small Business 8(a)Â Â Â
[ ]Â yes [ ] no - Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB)Â Â Â
[ ] yes [ ] no - Women-Owned (WO) Small Business Â
[ ]Â yes [ ] no - Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)Â Â
[ ]Â yes [ ] no - Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB)Â
[ ] yes [ ] no - Large Business  Â
[ ]Â yes [ ] no - Other (please specify)Â Â Â
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Please answer the following questions:Â
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[Â ]Â yes [Â ] no - Does not exceed 900 employees; (for NAICSÂ 333924) must be verifiable thru the System for Award Management)Â
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[Â ]Â yes [Â ] no Is primarily engaged in the retail or wholesale trade and normally sells the type of item being supplied;Â Â
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[ ] yes [ ] no Takes ownership or possession of the item(s) with its personnel, equipment or facilities in a manner consistent with industry practice (identify how this occurs); and Â
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[Â ]Â yes [Â ] no Will supply the end item of a small business manufacturer, processor or producer made in the United States, or obtains a waiver of such requirement pursuant to paragraph (b)(5) CFR 121.406.Â
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Note: Do not include Proprietary, classified, confidential, or sensitive information in responses.Â
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In addition to providing the information requested above, responding companies are encouraged to include any relevant information (specifications, cut sheets, brochures, capability statement, past experience etc.) to confirm the company s ability to meet the requirements outlined in this request. Â
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Responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the U.S. Government to form a binding contract or agreement. This notice shall not be construed as a commitment by the Government to issue a solicitation, or ultimately award a contract, nor does it restrict the Government to a particular acquisition approach. The Government will in no way be bound to this information if any solicitation is issued.Â
Trailer-Mounted Vacuum Machine
Requested Salient Characteristics

Brand Name or Equal To Vermeer Vactron CV573SGT

Vac Trailer Characteristics: Trailer-mounted vacuum machines are used for removing oil, liquids, and solids from jobsites, daylighting and locating underground utilities, and safely excavating around underground utilities without causing damage.

Creating a safe jobsite for workers and by-standers is critical and a focus for many municipalities and contractors. The biggest risk for operators in this industry is active underground utilities such as gas and electric lines. When traditional yellow iron equipment is used to excavate in locations with underground utilities, the risk of hitting a line, causing damage, and potentially injuring the operator or others is increased. However, trailer-mounted hydrovacs are ideal for these environments, which are often found in compact, urban areas where truck-mounted units may not be able to comply. The high-pressure water and powerful vacuum functions are able to disrupt and remove soil around these lines without causing damage.

Water tank capacity of 200 gallons
Need high pressure pump running 4 gpm at 3000 psi
Spoil tank 500 gallon
Must have rear hydraulic claw door for safety reasons
.5 Micron filtration
Equivalent options
Ditch Witch HX30 VACUUM EXCAVATOR PKG #4 available on GSA Advantage
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.

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