2420--Brand Name or Equal Bobcat Toolcat UW56 With Attachments
ID: 36C24225Q0391Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF242-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 02 (36C242)ALBANY, NY, 12208, USA

NAICS

Industrial Truck, Tractor, Trailer, and Stacker Machinery Manufacturing (333924)

PSC

TRACTORS, WHEELED (2420)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/058da8423297470d9c5169994a4e145e/view
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking sources for the procurement of a brand name or equal Bobcat Toolcat UW56 with attachments, as outlined in a Sources Sought Notice. This opportunity aims to assess the interest and capabilities of small businesses, particularly those classified as 8(a), Hub Zone, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, and Veteran-Owned, to supply equipment equivalent to the specified brand. The equipment is essential for supporting the operations of the VA, particularly at the Canandaigua VA Medical Center in New York. Interested parties must submit their responses, including business classification and delivery timelines, via email to Contracting Officer Erskine Shoulars by March 4, 2025, at 12 PM Eastern Time.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Erskine ShoularsContracting Officer
    Erskine.Shoulars@va.gov
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    36C24225Q0391.docx
    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking sources for a brand name or equal Bobcat Toolcat UW56 with attachments, as outlined in the sources sought notice (Solicitation Number: 36C24225Q0391). The designated contracting office is located at the James J. Peters VA Medical Center in Bronx, NY, with performance anticipated at the Canandaigua VA Medical Center in Canandaigua, NY. Responses are required by March 4, 2025, at 12 PM Eastern Time. The notice emphasizes the need for individuals or businesses to provide relevant information concerning their capability to supply this equipment. The VA's official website (https://www.va.gov) provides further details, and inquiries can be directed to Contracting Officer Erskine Shoulars via email. This source sought notice reflects the VA's efforts to procure necessary equipment effectively to support its operations and meet the needs of veterans.
    Sources Sought - Bobcat Toolcat UW56.docx
    The Department of Veterans Affairs has issued a Sources Sought Notice to assess the interest and capabilities of small businesses, particularly those categorized as 8(a), Hub Zone, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, and Veteran-Owned, concerning the procurement of equipment. This notice is specifically targeted towards manufacturers or distributors, including larger firms, of equipment equivalent to brand-named items from Bravo, Inc., focusing on items like the Bobcat Toolcat UW56 and its various attachments. The document underscores that this is not a solicitation and does not commit the government to any purchases. Interested parties must submit responses via email, detailing their business classification, contact information, and delivery timelines by the specified deadline of March 4, 2025. The NAICS code relevant to this notice is 333924, relating to Industrial Truck, Tractor, Trailer, and Stacker Machinery Manufacturing. This announcement allows the government to conduct market research and gauge the landscape of potential vendors without incurring any costs.
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