W038--Wheeled Loader Lease Minneapolis VAMC

This federal solicitation (No. 36C26326Q0805), issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 23, seeks quotes for a full and open competitive contract to lease a wheeled loader for snow removal at the Minneapolis VA Health Care System. The contract structure consists of a base year (August 1, 2026, to July 31, 2027) followed by four consecutive one-year option periods. Under the statement of work, the contractor must provide a wheeled loader that is brand name or equal to a John Deere Model 544. Required specifications include an 8-foot snow bucket with a smooth cutting edge, a JRB quick-attach system, a minimum 10-foot lift height, snow tires, four-wheel drive, and a climate-controlled cab. The equipment must be delivered to the Minneapolis VA facility annually on November 1st and retrieved on April 30th, spanning the winter operational window. The contractor is responsible for ensuring all safety devices and operational controls function properly, and must provide repairs or a comparable replacement within 24 hours if the loader becomes non-operational. Invoices are to be submitted monthly during the active usage months. Questions regarding the solicitation must be submitted via email by July 17, 2026, and final quotes are due by July 24, 2026, at 4:00 PM CDT.