3750--Zero Turn Lawn Mower
ID: 36C26225Q0239Type: Sources Sought
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Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF262-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 22 (36C262)Gilbert, AZ, 85297, USA

NAICS

Lawn and Garden Tractor and Home Lawn and Garden Equipment Manufacturing (333112)

PSC

GARDENING IMPLEMENTS AND TOOLS (3750)
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking qualified suppliers for Zero Turn Lawn Mowers equivalent to the John Deere Z997R Diesel, aimed at replacing outdated equipment at the VA Prescott Healthcare System in Arizona. The procurement requires mowers that meet specific performance and physical criteria, including a commercial-grade design with a cutting deck width of 72 to 74 inches, a 37 horsepower diesel engine, and features that facilitate maintenance and operational efficiency. This initiative is crucial for enhancing the landscaping and maintenance capabilities around the facility, ensuring a well-maintained environment. Interested vendors must submit their responses, including capabilities and compliance details, by December 30, 2024, to Contracting Specialist Melissa Ramirez at Melissa.Ramirez8@va.gov.

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    Melissa RamirezContracting Specialist
    Melissa.Ramirez8@va.gov
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is issuing this Sources Sought Notice to gather information on potential suppliers for Zero Turn Lawn Mowers equivalent to the John Deere Z997R Diesel. The purpose is to replace outdated mowers at the VA Prescott Healthcare System in Arizona with modern, efficient equipment that improves landscaping and maintenance around the facility. The mowers must meet specific physical and performance criteria, including commercial-grade features like a 72”-74” cutting deck, 37 horsepower diesel engine, hydrostatic transmission, and multiple maintenance-friendly design elements. Responses to this notice are strictly for information-gathering and planning, with no commitment for a contract. Interested vendors are prompted to provide their capabilities, size status according to NAICS 333112, compliance with the Buy American Act, and other relevant operational details. The deadline for responses is December 30, 2024. This notice reflects the government's ongoing efforts to identify qualified sources while ensuring compliance with acquisition regulations.
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