Skid Steer Loader

This federal solicitation (36C26326Q0888), issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 23, seeks quotes for a brand name or equal JCB 3TS-8W Wheeled Telescope skid steer loader. The equipment is required for the Black Hills VA Health Care System at the Fort Meade Medical Center in Fort Meade, South Dakota. The acquisition is a 100% small business set-aside under NAICS code 333120 (Construction Machinery Manufacturing) with a size standard of 1,250 employees. Key technical specifications for the diesel-powered, 74 HP wheeled skid steer loader include a telescopic boom, a single lift arm, a left-side entry door cab with climate control, high-flow hydraulics, a 3,208 lb. operating capacity, and a 6'1" bucket. The contract period is scheduled from August 1, 2026, to November 30, 2026. The contractor is responsible for delivery (FOB Destination), offloading, setup, operational testing, and providing an in-service safety and maintenance training session for up to four VA personnel. Additionally, the contractor must provide user/maintenance manuals and a standard two-year manufacturer warranty. The solicitation incorporates standard commercial product terms and conditions, a Buy America Certificate requirement, and specific federal deviations, including clauses addressing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) discrimination restrictions and national security-related technology prohibitions. Quotes are due by July 30, 2026, at 5:00 PM CDT.

This draft Statement of Work outlines the requirements for the Veterans Health Administration to purchase a replacement wheeled skid steer loader for the VA Black Hills Health Care System’s Fort Meade Campus in South Dakota. The selected vendor must deliver, offload, set up, and test the equipment to ensure it is fully operational. Delivery must be coordinated with the VA Logistics Point of Contact, scheduled during normal business hours, and executed as Freight on Board (FOB) Destination. The contractor is also required to provide a two-year standard warranty, operator/maintenance manuals, and hands-on operational training for up to four VA staff members. While on site, contractor personnel must be escorted by VA staff. Key salient characteristics required for the skid steer loader include: * Wheeled loader with a telescopic boom and single lift arm * 74 HP diesel engine with high-flow hydraulics * 3,208 lb. operating capacity and a 6'1" bucket width * Enclosed cab equipped with air conditioning, heating, defrost, and a left-side entry door * Programmable joystick controls and a Quick Hitch attachment mechanism * 12'x16.5-10PR tires and front-facing hydraulic connections Vendors must submit their standard warranty information, user manuals, and pre-cleaning/reprocessing instructions for use with their quotes.

This Presolicitation Notice (Solicitation Number 36C26326Q0888) announces the Department of Veterans Affairs' intent to procure a skid steer loader for the Black Hills VA Health Care System, located at the Fort Meade Medical Center in South Dakota. The procurement is managed by Network Contracting Office 23, based in Fargo, North Dakota, under NAICS code 333120 (Earth Moving and Excavating Equipment) with a Small Business Administration (SBA) set-aside. The response deadline is set for July 29, 2026, at 5:00 PM Central Time. Prospective offerors are solely responsible for monitoring the site for the official solicitation package and any subsequent amendments. To be eligible for a contract award, all interested parties must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). All inquiries regarding this upcoming solicitation must be submitted in writing via email to Contracting Specialist Theresa Thunder; telephone inquiries will not be accepted. This pre-solicitation notice is for informational purposes only and does not obligate the government to award a contract or cover any proposal preparation costs.