3449--Sources Sought Electric Button Making Machine

This is a Sources Sought for the Department of Veterans Affairs. This announcement is in support of market research to determine whether a small business set aside, with an emphasis on SDVOSB/VOSB (Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business/Veteran Owned Small Business) Small Businesses (SB), can be solicited. Below is some key information: Title: Electric Button Making Machine and associated hardware (2 X2 Die Set) and consumables (Components for 30,000 2 X2 Magnet Buttons). Specifications: Brandname or Equal Specifications Brandname or Equal Standard: Manufacturer: Tecre Model: 152 Manufacturer website: https://www.tecre.com/catalog/button-maker-machine/100 The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 339910 and the size standard is 700 employees. Key Point: The Buy American Act will apply to this requirement along with FAR Clause 52.225-1 (Buy American-Supplies) (https://acquisition.gov/far-overhaul/far-part-deviation-guide/far-overhaul-part-52#FAR_52_225_1) and FAR Provision 52.225-2 (Buy American Certificate) (https://acquisition.gov/far-overhaul/far-part-deviation-guide/far-overhaul-part-52#FAR_52_225_2). SDVOSB/VOSB: When conducting a SDVOSB Set Aside, any offeror needs to comply with FAR Clause 52.219-33 (Nonmanufacturer Rule) (https://acquisition.gov/far-overhaul/far-part-deviation-guide/far-overhaul-part-52#FAR_52_219_33).  Please respond if interested in quoting and indicate your business size standard. Any certified SDVOSB/VOSB s that may not qualify under FAR 52.219-33, please indicate whether you would still be interested in participating in a SB Set Aside. Note: If a SB Set Aside is pursued, FAR 52.219-33 will not apply and a SDVOSB/VOSB Preferential Evaluation Factor will be used. POC: Robert R. Mulheran Phone: 612-970-5621 Email: Robert.Mulheran@va.gov