2310--BRAND NAME OR EQUAL Utility Vehicles for the Black Hills VA
ID: 36C26325Q0761Type: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFNETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 23 (36C263)Saint Paul, MN, 55101, USA

NAICS

Automobile and Light Duty Motor Vehicle Manufacturing (336110)

PSC

PASSENGER MOTOR VEHICLES (2310)

Set Aside

Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside (FAR 19.14) (SDVOSBC)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/7b5e8ce669d344ee8f2522d80260fe03/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs is soliciting proposals for the procurement of brand name or equal utility vehicles, specifically the JOHN DEERE GATOR™ XUV 845M HVAC (Model Year 2025), for the Black Hills VA Health Care System. This procurement is set aside for small businesses and includes detailed specifications regarding the quantity, performance capabilities, and salient characteristics of the vehicles, such as towing capacity and cargo load. The vehicles are essential for fulfilling the transportation needs of the VA, ensuring efficient service delivery to veterans. Interested vendors should contact Senior Contracting Officer Traci A Johannes at Traci.Johannes@va.gov, with proposals due within the specified timeframe, and anticipate delivery within 30 days after receipt of order.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Traci JohannesContracting Officer
    (320) 654-7635
    traci.johannes@va.gov
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    36C26325Q0761_1.docx
    This document outlines a Request for Proposal (RFP) by the Department of Veterans Affairs for the purchase of utility vehicles, specifically the brand name or equal JOHN DEERE GATOR™ XUV 845M HVAC (Model Year 2025). The procurement is designated as set aside for small businesses, with specifics provided regarding the quantity, specifications, and salient characteristics of the required vehicles, including performance capabilities such as towing capacity and cargo load. The document further elaborates on pricing schedules, contract clauses, and requirements for invoicing and payment, with emphasis on electronic submission methods. The anticipated delivery timeframe is 30 days after receipt of order. Key contractual obligations are also addressed, including compliance with various federal regulations, limitations on subcontracting, and stipulations for service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses. Overall, this RFP underscores the commitment to service and quality in fulfilling the transportation needs of the Black Hills VA Health Care System while adhering to government contracting regulations.
    36C26325Q0761.docx
    The Department of Veterans Affairs is issuing a presolicitation notice for the procurement of brand name or equal utility vehicles for the Black Hills VA Health Care System in Fort Meade, SD. The event is organized by Network Contracting Office 23, with the solicitation number 36C26325Q0761, and responses are due by May 22, 2025. The corresponding NAICS code is 336211, relating to motor vehicle body manufacturing, and participants must register in the System for Award Management (SAM) to qualify for consideration. Potential offerors should monitor the designated site for the solicitation package and amendments, as these will not be distributed through other means. Inquiries must be submitted in writing to Contracting Officer Traci Johannes, with no phone calls accepted. This presolicitation notice does not commit the government to issue a contract or cover proposal costs, highlighting that no additional information will be released until the formal solicitation is issued.
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