This Sources Sought Notice is for the Richmond VAMC to determine sources for an OSHA approved Loading Dock Safety Rails and Installation for Fall Protection. This is a SOURCES SOUGHT announcement only. The purpose of this notice is to conduct market research and obtain information from qualified businesses. This is not a request for bids, quotes, or proposals. All responsible sources must submit a capability statement addressing its capabilities, capacity, and location which shall be considered by the agency. The responses to this announcement will assist in determining the socio-economic set aside if feasible. The Veteran s Administration is required by Public Law 109-461 to give priority to SDVOSB and VOSB concerns if there should be sufficient firms available to compete under a set aside. If insufficient veteran owned and small business response is received to establish the basis for setting this action aside for other than large business participation then the action will be advertised as full and open competition, in which case, all interested parties responding shall be eligible to bid. This notice shall not be construed as a commitment by the Government to ultimately award a contract, nor does it restrict the Government to a particular acquisition approach. All information submitted in response to this announcement is voluntary; the Government will not pay for information requested nor will it compensate any respondent for any cost incurred in developing information provided to the Government. Interested parties submitting a response to this inquiry must include the following information: name and address of company; business size (large, small, VOSB, or SDVOSB); identify applicable socioeconomic categories and any pertinent information which demonstrates the firm s ability to meet the above requirement. All responses shall be submitted no later than April 13, 2023, at 10:00am EST. Responses shall be emailed to: cleveland.wynne@va.gov. (A) Functions to be performed. Install Loading Dock Safety rails for Fall protection as required per OSHA Performance required. The Loading Dock Safety rails shall have At least 5500 lbs. of Curtain stop Curtain must span each loading dock for safety Must be Hi visibility fiberglass mesh Curtain Curtain Shall Retract into Wardens when loading and Unloading Wardens shall be mounted on side of all 6 loading docks Curtain shall be manual unlock and 30 lbs. of force to close No lass then 12 5 of deflection on 20 opening Essential physical characteristics: Dimensions (if applicable) The Dock Guardians curtain will be 6 across to cover all loading bays in size to fit in the designated area within the Dock leveling bays and be able to accommodate the loading and unloading of truck, without Personal Safety at risk.
The method of contractor selection has not been determined at this time.
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