4540--Mt. Home Liquid Sealed Container
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is conducting a Sources Sought market research effort to identify potential businesses capable of providing a 40 cubic yard liquid sealed container for the James H. Quillen VA Medical Center in Mountain Home, TN. This is a brand name or equal requirement to replace a failed San-i-Pak container. Responses are due by March 19, 2025, at 12:00 PM CST.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for a 40 cubic yard liquid sealed San-i-Pak container for Building 205. The container must meet or exceed the existing San-i-Pak container's specifications, including fit within the available space without requiring government-funded modifications. Key characteristics include:
- Material: Steel components, with specifications meeting or exceeding standard San-I-Pak roll-off containers.
- Construction: Heavy-gauge steel walls and floors, reinforced corners, welded seams, and rust-inhibiting primer for durability.
- Compatibility: Must be a brand name or equal to San-i-Pak, adhering to FAR 52.211-6, with clear evidence that equal items meet all outlined requirements and salient characteristics.
- Warranty: A one-year warranty on provided components is required.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- Place of Performance: James H. Quillen VA Medical Center, Mountain Home, TN 37684.
- Delivery: During regular business hours (7:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday-Friday), unless approved by the Contracting Officer or COR.
- Response Due: March 19, 2025, 12:00 PM CST.
- Questions Due: March 15, 2025, 10:00 AM CST.
- Published: March 9, 2026 (Notice publication date).
Eligibility & Set-Aside
- NAICS Code: 333310 (Manufacturing of professional and service industry machinery; 1,000 employee size standard).
- Set-Aside Consideration: The VA is mandated to consider a total set-aside for Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB). If insufficient SDVOSB responses are received, an alternate set-aside or full and open competition may be pursued.
- Registration: Offerors must be registered in SAM.gov. SDVOSBs/VOSBs must also be registered with the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA).
Additional Notes
This is a sources sought announcement for market research purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation or obligate the Government to award a contract. The Government will not reimburse costs associated with responding. No sub-contracting opportunities are anticipated.