3750--KUBOTA LAWN TRACTOR/FACILITIES/TOMAH VA MC Sources Sought (Brand Name or Equal) Lawn Tractor for the Tomah, WI VAMC
ID: 36C25225Q0225Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF252-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 12 (36C252)MILWAUKEE, WI, 53214, USA

NAICS

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

PSC

GARDENING IMPLEMENTS AND TOOLS (3750)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/bb21ae7eb7384e068b375a384c0982ca/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs is conducting market research to identify qualified vendors for the procurement of two Kubota lawn tractors, along with snow blower and sweeper attachments, for the Tomah, WI Veterans Affairs Medical Center (VAMC). The specific requirements include brand name or equal models, featuring a diesel fuel system, enclosed cab, joystick control, and various attachments, which are essential for maintaining the facility's grounds. This Sources Sought Notice is aimed particularly at Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) and Veteran Owned Small Businesses (VOSB), and responses must be submitted by February 6, 2025, to Contract Specialist Ryan Nugent at Ryan.Nugent@va.gov, with no telephonic inquiries accepted. Interested firms are encouraged to provide their company details, capability statements, and documentation verifying their status as authorized distributors to facilitate the government's acquisition decision.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Ryan NugentContract Specialist
    Ryan.Nugent@va.gov
    Ryan.Nugent@va.gov
    Files
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    Posted
    36C25225Q0225.docx
    This document is a Sources Sought Notice issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs to gauge market interest for providing two specific lawn tractors with additional snow blower and sweeper attachments for the Tomah, WI VAMC. The contract is not a Request for Quote but aims to identify qualified vendors, particularly Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) and Veteran Owned Small Businesses (VOSB). The sought-after products include specific Kubota tractor models along with associated attachments and characteristics, such as a diesel fuel system and enclosed cab. Interested firms are asked to respond by February 6, 2025, providing company details, capability statements, and documentation verifying their status as authorized distributors. Responses are directed to Contract Specialist Ryan Nugent, with a warning against telephonic inquiries. The announcement is part of market research that will inform the government's acquisition decision, aligning with the relevant NAICS Code 333112 for lawn and garden equipment manufacturing. Overall, this notice signifies the VA's intent to engage with a diverse pool of vendors while adhering to government contracting protocols.
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