2310--John Deere Gator XUV845R Bath VAMC Dental Department (VA-25-00042493)
ID: 36C24225Q0434Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF242-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 02 (36C242)ALBANY, NY, 12208, USA

NAICS

Farm Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing (333111)

PSC

PASSENGER MOTOR VEHICLES (2310)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/cae2d0d2910448deaa8d3b3850f2d3fe/view
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking qualified small businesses to provide a 2025 brand name or equal John Deere Gator XUV845R utility vehicle for the Bath VA Medical Center Dental Department. This procurement aims to replace an outdated vehicle that is no longer economically viable, ensuring efficient transportation of dental supplies across the facility's campus, which is constrained by limited parking. Interested contractors must submit their capabilities and relevant company information by March 20, 2025, to Contract Specialist Barry Sawyer at Barry.Sawyer@va.gov, as this notice serves as a sources sought announcement and not a solicitation for proposals.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Barry SawyerContract Specialist
    (585) 393-8563
    Barry.Sawyer@va.gov
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    36C24225Q0434.docx
    The Sources Sought Notice from the Bath VA Medical Center is a request for information regarding the procurement of a brand name or equivalent 2025 John Deere Gator XUV845R utility vehicle for its Dental Department. The notice, issued as part of market research, invites small businesses to demonstrate their capabilities in meeting this requirement, which focuses on compatibility with existing parts and attachments already used by the facility. The vehicle aims to replace an outdated model to efficiently transport dental supplies across campus, ensuring logistical needs are met in space-constrained conditions. Interested contractors are required to provide specific company information to assist in determining potential sources. The notice emphasizes that this is not a solicitation but a preliminary step in acquiring the necessary vehicle, highlighting a commitment to maintain cost-effectiveness by utilizing existing attachments and parts. Responses to this notice must be submitted by March 20, 2025, and will inform future solicitations. This document underscores the VA's strategic approach to procurement, ensuring compliance with federal regulations while fostering small business participation. It specifies detailed vehicle specifications and salient characteristics to ensure alignment with maintenance capabilities and operational needs at the Bath facility.
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    2310--John Deere Gator XUV845R Bath VAMC Dental Department (VA-25-00042493)
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