7910--EMS | Floor Burnishers| 660-26-2-5984-0039
SOL #: 36C25926Q0412Sources Sought
Overview
Buyer
Veterans Affairs
Veterans Affairs, Department Of
NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 19 (36C259)
Greenwood Village, CO, 80111, United States
Place of Performance
Salt Lake City, Utah
NAICS
Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing (333310)
PSC
Floor Polishers And Vacuum Cleaning Equipment (7910)
Set Aside
No set aside specified
Original Source
Timeline
1
Posted
Apr 27, 2026
2
Response Deadline
May 11, 2026, 6:00 PM
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), Network Contracting Office 19 (NCO 19), is conducting market research through a Sources Sought Notice to identify potential sources for two (2) floor burnishers for the VHA Salt Lake City Health Care System. This is for information and planning purposes only and is not a solicitation. Responses are due May 11, 2026.
Scope of Requirement
The VA is seeking sources capable of providing two floor burnishers, specifically referencing the Nilfisk BU800 or an equivalent brand. Key salient characteristics include:
- Traction motor type: Transaxle
- Sound level: 68 dB A
- Pad pressure: Self-regulating up to 30 lbs. (13 kg)
- Pad speed: 2,000 rpm
- Weight with batteries: 565 lbs. (256 kg) / 609 lbs. (276 kg)
- Onboard charger: 36 V, 25 A DC
- Batteries: 200 Ah / 234 Ah AGM
- Pad diameter: 20 in (50.8 cm) Burnishing Path
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- NAICS Code: 333310 (Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing) with a 1,000-employee size standard. Companies may propose alternative NAICS codes.
- Set-Aside: None specified; market research includes questions on small business status and subcontracting.
- Response Due: May 11, 2026, by 14:00 MST.
- Published: April 27, 2026.
Information Requested
Interested contractors must submit:
- Capabilities/Qualifications Statement, including an overview of proposed solution(s) and product descriptions aligning with the draft Statement of Work/Salient Characteristics.
- A completed market research table questionnaire, including company details, business size, UEI, FSS/GSA contract status, pricing structure, delivery time, and Buy American Act compliance (domestic/foreign end product percentages).
- Small businesses must also address subcontracting and non-manufacturer rule questions.
Submission Details
- Method: Email to eric.ayers@va.gov.
- Page Limit: Maximum 8 pages, including cover letter.
- Marking: Responses should be marked as "Proprietary Information" if applicable.
People
Points of Contact
Eric AyersContracting SpecialistPRIMARY
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Posted: Apr 27, 2026