This is a SOURCES SOUGHT ANNOUNCEMENT ONLY.  It is neither a solicitation announcement nor a request for proposals or quotes and does not obligate the Government to award a contract. Requests for a solicitation will not receive a response. Responses to this Sources Sought must be in writing. The purpose of this Sources Sought Announcement is for market research to make appropriate acquisition decisions and to gain knowledge of potential qualified businesses interested in and capable of providing the requested commodities. The NAICS Code is 333924; size standard is 900 employees; PSC is 3930. Unrestricted no set-aside Responses to this notice shall include the following: (a) company name  b) address (c) socio-economic status, (d) point of contact (e) phone, fax, and email (f) SAM UEI number (g) Cage Code (h) Tax ID Number (i) and must  provide a capability statement that addresses the organizations qualifications and ability to perform as a contractor and provide the commodities described below.  BRAND NAME OR EQUAL - NLY SELLICK EQUIPMENT LTD OBJECTIVE: Heavy Duty Forklift Background Northport VA Medical Center, Environmental Management Service, Grounds Department, is seeking to acquire a large 6,000 lbs. 4-wheel diesel engine operated forklift. The current forklift is beyond economical repair as it is aging and needs constant repairs. Having a new forklift with the capabilities below will make it possible for the Grounds Department to maximize the increasing workload and operations. The proposed forklift is a Sellick SLP 60K4e-4PS, 4WD, Powershift, 4-Speed or equivalent model. Description 6,000-pound, 4-wheel diesel combustion engine and hydraulically operated with pneumatic tires. Required Optional Features Enclosed Cab - 85 OAH ROPS/FOPS certified Cab Heater - 24,700 BTU Block Heater 110V-SLP Outside Mirrors 60 Hook Carriage CLIII 6K3R 60 Hook Pair (190838) Loadguard 60 x 48 6/8 HK/SH 3 Spool Valve Block Scope The contractor will have the requested products delivered to Northport VA Medical Center, 70 Middleville Road, Northport, NY 11768. Contractor is responsible for installation of all accessories, pick up, freight, and delivery from point of origin to delivery at the Northport Veteran Affairs Hospital. The machine must be able to be locally maintained by a factory certified repair facility. Standard Features (or equivalent): Rated capacity Range: 5,000 to 8,000 @ 24 load center General: One-Piece frame with 10 degree oscillating rear steer axle Engine: Kohler 2.5 L Tier 4 Diesel, turbocharged 4-cyclinder, 74 hp. Includes dual element air filter, fuel/water separator, cold weather starting aid, vertical exhaust and requires no exhaust aftertreatment. Transmission: JCB 4-Speed fully automatic powershift transmission utilizes electro-hydraulic directional control and ECU controlled gear shifting. Axles: Drive-JCB PD70 axle with limited slip differential. Steer-4WD JCB SD 55 outboard planetary axle with torque proportioning diffe…