The Department of Veterans Affairs is soliciting quotes for an "Electric Utility Vehicle" under solicitation number 36C26225Q0272, specifically set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB). The period of performance for the contract will be 90 days from award, which is expected to be a firm fixed-price type contract. Interested vendors must submit offers via email, including the required SF 1449 form and pertinent documentation, by December 30, 2024. Vendors are instructed to direct questions to the contract specialist, Ismael Vicente, by December 26, 2024, after which no further queries will be accepted unless deemed necessary by the Contracting Officer. Compliance with the Buy American Act is mandatory, and vendors must be registered in SAM.gov to qualify for the contract. The project is located at the VA Phoenix Healthcare System in Phoenix, AZ, indicating an emphasis on supporting healthcare operations within the VA. This procurement reflects the government's strategic focus on engaging veteran-owned businesses in fulfilling its operational needs while adhering to small business regulations.
This document outlines a Request for Proposal (RFP) issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for electric utility vehicles, specifically a two-passenger electric golf cart with a utility bed, set aside exclusively for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB). The solicitation number is 36C26225Q0272, and offers are due by December 30, 2024, at 16:00 PST.
The performance period for the contract is 90 days after receipt of order, with delivery targeted to the VA Phoenix Healthcare System. The document specifies detailed specifications and requirements for the electric cart, including performance capabilities, motor specifications, and a fully enclosed operator's cab.
Additionally, it includes essential contract clauses from the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and VA Acquisition Regulation (VAAR), which pertain to small business compliance and limitations on subcontracting. The clauses emphasize the requirement for contractors to adhere to regulations governing SDVOSB eligibility and restrict the use of non-SDVOSB contractors for a majority of work performed under the contract.
Overall, this document reflects the VA's initiative to enhance procurement opportunities for veteran-owned small businesses while ensuring compliance with federal contracting standards.