W038--Wheeled Loader Lease Minneapolis VAMC

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 23, is issuing a Sources Sought Notice (36C26326Q0805) for the rental/lease of a wheeled loader with a snow bucket for the Minneapolis VAMC. This equipment will be used by the MVAHCS Grounds Department for snow removal from November 1st to April 30th each year. The wheeled loader must be comparable to models like a Kamatsu WA270, John Deere 544, or Cat 930, and include specific features such as an 8’ snow bucket, JRB quick attach system, 10-foot lift capability, climate-controlled cab, and various safety features. The contract will include all delivery and pickup fees, with equipment delivery by November 1st and pickup by April 30th. Contractors must submit monthly invoices. This is a full and open competition, and responses will inform future acquisition decisions; a solicitation may be posted later. Interested firms are asked to submit capability statements by June 16, 2026, including organizational details, equipment specifications, and agreements with manufacturers.

This presolicitation notice (Solicitation Number 36C26326Q0805) announces an upcoming Request for Quotes (RFQ) to lease a wheeled loader for the Minneapolis VA Health Care System in Minnesota. Issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 23, this procurement will be conducted as a full and open competition under FAR Part 12 for commercial products and services. The NAICS code for this requirement is 532490 (Other Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing) with a size standard of $40 million. The VA anticipates awarding a single Firm-Fixed-Price contract. The base period of performance is scheduled from August 1, 2026, through July 31, 2027. To be eligible for award, prospective contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database and, if applicable, the Small Business Search website. Technical questions regarding the solicitation must be submitted via email to Contract Specialist Robert Bennett at robert.bennett8@va.gov no later than July 17, 2026, at 4:00 PM Central Time. Final quotes are due via email by July 24, 2026, at 4:00 PM Central Time.