74--AUTOMATIC PROGRAMMABLE HYDRAULIC PAPER CUTTER Brand Name or Equal

The following is a Sources Sought/Request for Information notice. This posted notice is not a Pre-Solicitation or Solicitation document. The government is not currently soliciting bids, quotes or proposals at this time; however, reserves the right to do so at a later date. The Corporal Michael J. Crescenz VA Medical Center is seeking to identify potential sources for a future Brand Name or Equal requirement for an Automatic Programmable Hydraulic Paper Cutter. The brand name item for reference is the Triumph 5560. Equivalent products must have the following minimum required features: Technical Requirement: 21-5/8 Automatic Programmable Hydraulic Paper Cutter High storage capacity, programmable EP back gauge control module with 10 button keypad and LED display stores 99 programs (up to 99 steps each) and frequently used measurements Cuts up to 21.65 in length and 3.74 in height (3.62 with a false clamp plate) Programmable control unit features repeat cut and eject functions Up to 9

repeat cuts can be integrated into a program in a single step | Digital measurement readout in cm or inches (accurate to 1/10 mm or 1/100 inch) & narrow cuts "Set" function key for reference measurement Self-diagnostic system with error indication on display Electric, spindle-guided back gauge drive Electronic hand wheel with variable speed control for manual back gauge setting Bright, LED optical cutting line Precision swing-cut blade movement Hydraulic blade and adjustable hydraulic clamp drive Clamp is guided on both sides to apply even pressure along entire cutting width and is fully adjustable between 1,900 and 3,800 psi False clamp and foot pedal allows for pre-clamping HSS Solingen steel blade Solid steel blade carrier and adjustable blade guides Durable stainless-steel work surface, front and rear All-metal construction Mounted on casters UL and C UL approved Patented EASY CUT electronic Activation bars for true two-handed operation Electrical Requirements 115V, 60Hz One-time setup and installation from the vendor Include a standard warranty ALL INTERESTED PARTIES MUST ALSO HAVE AN ACTIVE REGISTRATION IN THE SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT (SAM) DATABASE. TO REGISTER, PLEASE VISIT WWW.SAM.GOV. Responses to this notice shall include: Company Name Address Point of Contact Phone Number Email Address DUNS Number CAGE Code Tax ID Number ** Note: In accordance with the U.S. Supreme Court decision regarding Kingdomware, service disabled veteran owned (SDVOSB) and veteran owned (VOSB), who are interested in this procurement and consider themselves to have the resources and capabilities necessary to provide these services shall be verified in VetBiz Registry as follows to be considered: http://www.vip.vetbiz.gov/. Process in 38 U.S.C. 8127(d) whereby a contracting officer of the Department shall award contracts on the basis of competition restricted to small business concerns owned and controlled by veterans, if the contracting officer has a reasonable expectation that two or more small business concerns owned and controlled by veterans will submit offers, and that the award can be made at a fair and reasonable price that offers the best value to the United States. For purposes of this VA specific rule, a service-disabled veteran-owned small business (SDVOSB) or a veteran-owned small business (VOSB), must meet the eligibility requirements in 38 U.S.C. 8127(e), (f) and VAAR subpart 819.7003 and be listed as verified in the Vendor Information Pages (VIP) database. Please provide answers to all questions below regarding your firm s Socio-Economic status pursuant to North American Industrial Classification Code (NAICS) 423420, Office Equipment Merchant Wholesalers. 1. Is your business a small business under NAICS 423420? YES ______ NO ______ 2. Is your firm a Veteran-Owned Small Business? YES ______ NO ______ 3. Is your firm a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business? YES ______ NO ______ 4. Is you firm a certified HUB Zone firm? YES ______ NO ______ 5. Is your firm a Woman Owned business? YES ______ NO ______ 6. Is your firm a Large Business? YES ______ NO ______ 7. Is this item available via your GSA/FSS/SEWP schedule? YES ______ NO ______ Schedule Number: ___________________ Expiration Date: _____________________ Please provide a capability statement as well as any relevant literature addressing your organizations ability to supply the required items. Also, please include a point of contact name, phone number and email address. Note: Questions regarding this notice should be addressed to Stephanie McFadden via email only. Faxes and phone calls will not be accepted. Please submit all responses to this notice via e-mail to: Stephanie McFadden, Contract Specialist, stephanie.mcfadden@va.gov Responses to this Sources Sought Notice are required by no later than Friday, April 26, 2019 at 12:00 PM EST.