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Sources Sought Notice Only. This is not a request for bids, quotes, or proposals. The purpose of this notice is to conduct market research and obtain information from qualified potential offerors. No formal solicitation document exists at this time. The Government is not obligated to, nor will it pay for or reimburse any costs associated with responding to these sources sought synopsis request. 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. The Fayetteville VAMC located at 2300 Ramsey Street, Fayetteville, NC, 28301 is seeking potential sources capable of replacing and installing nickel cadmium (Ni-Cd) batteries for generators. The Ni-Cd batteries are required to replace expired battery units at the Fayetteville VAMC to provide critical backup power during power interruptions for emergency lighting and critical medical devices such as patient monitors, infusion pumps, defibrillators, and portable diagnostic devices when mobility is needed. Responses to this source sought notice should include the following: name and address of company, business size (large or small): identify whether or not firm falls into any of the following socioeconomic categories-8(a), HUBZone, Services Disabled Veteran-Owned/Veteran-Owned Small Business; provide a brief description of qualifications, capabilities statement, authorized distributor documentation, country of origin, and any other pertinent information which demonstrates the ability to meet the above requirement. Subject line: Ni-Cd Batteries. All responses shall be submitted in the form of email to Ricky Farr at Ricky.Farr@va.gov. Telephone responses will not be accepted. Responses must be received in writing no later than 08:00am EST on October 1, 2026. NAICS 335910 Battery Manufacturing PSC 6140 Batteries, Rechargeable Please see attachment.
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