2320--Grapple Truck- updated RFQ

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Network Contracting Office 8 (NCO 8) has issued a Sources Sought Notice (Solicitation Number 36C24826Q0329) for a Grapple Truck. This notice is for informational and planning purposes, aiming to conduct market research and gather information from qualified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs), Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (VOSBs), and Small Businesses (SBs). The C.W. Bill Young Veterans Medical Center requires a TL-2 Lightning Loader Grapple Truck (brand name or equal) to efficiently clear downed trees and debris after severe weather events, as well as for regular grounds maintenance. The equipment requirements include a 2026 Track Truck Grapple Loader with specific body, options, and a 2025 International MV607 chassis. Salient characteristics for the grapple loader include a minimum 20 ft boom reach, 3200 lbs. lift capacity, 20 cubic yards body, 23 tons dump body hoist capacity, ANSI Z245 compliance, automatic transmission, and dual joysticks. Other requirements include protective paint coating, a Kohler ECH980 38 HP Gas Motor, installation of the motor and control system, and a belt-driven cutter wheel with eight Greenteeth. Responses are due by February 19, 2026, 14:00 Eastern Time.

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 8, has issued a pre-solicitation notice (SOLICITATION NUMBER* 36C24826Q0329) for the purchase of a grapple truck. This procurement is set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Concerns (SDVOSBC) and has a response date of March 2, 2026, at 14:00 Eastern Time. The grapple truck is requested by the C.W. Bill Young Veterans Medical Center EMS Grounds in Bay Pines, FL, to assist with clearing downed trees and limbs efficiently after severe weather events like hurricanes, as well as for routine tasks such as clearing paths and trimming trees. The need for this equipment was highlighted by delays in cleanup efforts after two major hurricanes in 2024, which forced the VA Medical Center to rely on emergency purchase orders for external vendor services. The grapple truck will improve the proficiency and timeliness of debris removal, allowing in-house staff to manage cleanup more effectively.

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 8, is seeking a contractor to provide a TL-2 Lightning Loader Name Brand or Equal, a grapple truck, for the C.W. Bill Young VA Medical Center. This acquisition is a 100% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business set-aside with NAICS code 333924 and a size standard of 900 employees. The grapple truck is needed to assist with clearing downed trees and debris after severe weather events, as well as for regular grounds maintenance. Key requirements for the truck include a minimum 20 ft boom reach, 3200 lbs lift capacity, 20 cubic yards, and a 23-ton dump body hoist. The contract incorporates various FAR and VAAR clauses, covering topics such as contract terms and conditions, equal opportunity for veterans, employment reports on veterans, and trade agreements. The period of performance for delivery is 60 days after contract award.

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 8 (NCO 8), has issued Solicitation Number 36C24826Q0329 for the procurement of a Petersen 2025/2026 International MV607 Grapple Truck or equivalent. This acquisition is a 100% set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses, with a NAICS code of 333924 and a size standard of 900 employees. The truck is required by the C.W. Bill Young VA Medical Center Environmental Management Service (EMS) Grounds to assist with debris removal after severe weather events and for regular grounds maintenance. The delivery is required within 60 days of the contract award to the C.W. Bill Young VA Medical Center in Bay Pines, FL. The solicitation outlines detailed equipment requirements, including specific features for the grapple loader, protective paint coating, motor, installation, and cutter wheel. It also incorporates various FAR and VAAR clauses related to contract terms, SAM maintenance, equal opportunity for veterans, employment reports on veterans, trade agreements, and security prohibitions.