The Department of Veterans Affairs is soliciting quotes for the procurement of Electric Cart Vehicles through a combined synopsis/solicitation format (RFQ #36C26225Q1128). This solicitation is exclusively set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) and falls under the NAICS code 336320 for motor vehicle electrical and electronic equipment manufacturing, with a size standard of 1,000 employees. The contract will be a firm fixed price, with a performance period of 90 days post-award. Interested vendors must submit questions by July 17, 2025, and written offers by July 21, 2025, via email to the designated contract specialist, Ismael Vicente. Compliance with the Buy American Act and SAM.gov registration is mandated. Key submission requirements include completing and returning the SF 1449 form with vendor information, acknowledgment of amendments, delivery schedules, and other necessary certifications. This initiative reflects the government’s commitment to supporting small businesses while meeting operational needs at the VA Long Beach Healthcare System, where the vehicles will be utilized.
The Department of Veterans Affairs is soliciting bids for the procurement of two Electric Utility Vehicles designated for the VA San Diego Healthcare System. This Request for Proposal (RFP) is exclusively set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB). The specifications outlined require the vehicles to include specific features such as a 4-passenger capacity, minimum towing capacity, a robust safety design, and other salient characteristics detailed in the solicitation document. Offer submissions must be made electronically by July 21, 2025, with a specified performance period of 90 days after receipt of the order. Contract administration will be overseen by designated officials within the Department, ensuring compliance with federal standards and regulations throughout the process. The solicitation also includes terms related to contract clauses, payment requests, and compliance requirements for SDVOSBs, demonstrating the VA's commitment to providing opportunities for veteran-owned enterprises in government contracting.