36C24626Q0734.docx
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This is a Sources Sought Notice issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office for the procurement of a brush chipper to support grounds maintenance operations at the VA Medical Center in Salem, Virginia. The solicitation number is 36C24626Q0734, with a response deadline of July 8, 2026 at 10:00 AM Eastern Time. The contracting office is located in Hampton, Virginia (ZIP code 23667), and the point of contact is Contracting Officer John P. Harmsen (john.harmsen@va.gov, 757-722-7961).
The government seeks a Morbark BVR16 wood chipper or equivalent equipment for use by the Grounds Crew to chip and mulch wood debris during routine utility line clearing and vegetation management across the 280-acre Salem VA campus. The Morbark BVR16 is specified as a Brand Name or Equal procurement under Product Service Code 2420 (NAICS 333112). The government justifies single-source procurement based on the equipment's unique characteristics, including dual horizontal feed wheels with hydraulic lift assist, infeed-mounted control panel, modular design, zero-clutch system with drum speed monitoring, reverse pivot assembly, and side load anvil. The notice will be archived 30 days after the response deadline. No Recovery Act funds are applicable, and no set-asides are indicated.
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Sources Sought Notice Sources Sought Notice
| SUBJECT* |
| BRUSH CHIPPER Sources Sought Brand Name or Equal |
GENERAL INFORMATION
| CONTRACTING OFFICE’S ZIP CODE* |
| 23667 |
| SOLICITATION NUMBER* |
| 36C24626Q0734 |
| RESPONSE DATE/TIME/ZONE |
| 07-08-2026 10:00 EASTERN TIME, NEW YORK, USA |
| ARCHIVE |
| 30 DAYS AFTER THE RESPONSE DATE |
| RECOVERY ACT FUNDS |
| N |
SET-ASIDE
| PRODUCT SERVICE CODE* |
| 2420 |
| NAICS CODE* |
| 333112 |
CONTRACTING OFFICE ADDRESS
Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 6 100 Emancipation Drive Hampton VA 23667
POINT OF CONTACT*
Contracting Officer John P Harmsen john.harmsen@va.gov 757-722-7961
PLACE OF PERFORMANCE
| ADDRESS |
| Department of Veteran Affairs |
VAMC Salem
1970 Roanoak Blvd
Salem VA
| POSTAL CODE |
| 24153 |
COUNTRY
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
| AGENCY’S URL |
| https://www.va.gov/ |
| URL DESCRIPTION |
| VA Homepage |
| AGENCY CONTACT’S EMAIL ADDRESS |
| john.harmsen@va.gov |
| EMAIL DESCRIPTION |
| John P Harmsen |
DESCRIPTION
Brand Name or Equal Brush Chipper Morbark BVR16 The intended use would be to chip/mulch up wood debris when the Grounds Crew does routine utility line clearing, vegetation management, in and around a 280-acre campus. The Morbark BVR16 woodchipper has incorporated many consumer/customer inspired innovations that increase the unit’s efficiency and safety while reducing the average operating maintenance cost. This unit has been installed with improved drive belts and clutch discs creating a zero-clutch system. This removes the anxiety of engaging the chipper drum. Unique characteristics that limit availability to only one source, with the reason no other supplies or services can be used: The Morbark BVR16 wood chipper has a dual horizontal feed wheels with hydraulic lift assist; Infeed-mounted control panel for increased jobsite efficiency; modular design makes maintenance and repairs fast and easy; the zero-clutch system monitors the drum speed and will not allow the clutch to engage if the material is lodged between the feed wheel and drum; reverse pivot assembly advantage for increased down pressure; side load anvil for quick adjustment and flipping of the anvil. No other woodchipper in the market offers these enhanced safety features and durability.
| *= Required Field |
| Sources Sought Notice |
Sources Sought Notice
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