P02 36C26026Q0372 SSN.pdf

Sources Sought Notice

*= Required Field Sources Sought Notice

SUBJECT* Street Sweeper

GENERAL INFORMATION

CONTRACTING OFFICE’S ZIP CODE* 98661

SOLICITATION NUMBER* 36C26026Q0372

RESPONSE DATE/TIME/ZONE 03-11-2026 1700 EASTERN TIME, NEW YORK, USA

ARCHIVE 30 DAYS AFTER THE RESPONSE DATE

RECOVERY ACT FUNDS N

SET-ASIDE

PRODUCT SERVICE CODE* 3825

NAICS CODE* 333120

CONTRACTING OFFICE ADDRESS Network Contracting Office 20

ATTN: V4CONT

1601 E. Fourth Plain Blvd Bldg.17, Suite B428 Vancouver WA 98661

POINT OF CONTACT* Contract Specialist Amber Whisenhunt amber.whisenhunt1@va.gov

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

ADDRESS Department of Veterans Affairs

Vancouver VA Medical Center 1601 E. Fourth Plain Blvd.

Vancouver WA

POSTAL CODE 98661

COUNTRY

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

AGENCY’S URL https://www.va.gov/portland-health-care/locations/vancouver-va-medical-center/ URL DESCRIPTION Vancouver VA Medical Center AGENCY CONTACT’S EMAIL ADDRESS amber.whisenhunt1@va.gov EMAIL DESCRIPTION Contracting POC

DESCRIPTION

THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE ONLY. The purpose of this Sources Sought Notice is to obtain information regarding the availability and capability of all qualified sources to perform a potential requirement, and to gain knowledge of potential qualified Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB), Small Business Manufacturers, other Small Businesses interested and capable of providing items requested, as well as any large business interested and capable. This REQUEST FOR INFORMATION/SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE in support of the Vancouver VA Medical Center, is for market research purposes and planning purposes only and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government. The Government will not pay for information solicited. Respondents will not be notified of the results of the evaluation. Results will be used to determine set-aside.

The intended contract is a firm-fixed price supply purchase.

Potential contractors shall provide, at a minimum, the following information:

1) Company name, address, and point of contact, phone number, e-mail address, and SAM.gov UEI number/code.

2) Anticipated North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 333120. The largest a firm can be and still qualify as a small business for Federal Government programs is no more than 1,250 employees. Please indicate whether you are a Small Business, SDVOSB, VOSB, Small Business Manufacturer, Other Small Business, or Large Business, and whether you are the manufacturer of the items listed below.

3) The Government is not obligated to nor will it pay for or reimburse any costs associated with responding to this sources sought notice. This notice shall not be construed as a commitment by the Government to issue a solicitation or ultimately award a contract, nor does it restrict the Government to a particular acquisition approach. The Government will in no way be bound to this information if any solicitation is issued. Notice to Potential Offerors: All Offerors who provide goods or services to the United States Federal Government must be registered in the System Award Management (SAM located on the web at www.sam.gov). It is desirable that any Offeror to have completed their business Online Representations and Certifications Application in the System for Award Management (SAM).

4) Any Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Businesses or Veteran Owned Businesses who respond to a solicitation on this project must be registered with the Small Business Administration VetCert Registry located at https://veterans.certify.sba.gov.

5) If not a manufacturer, only authorized representatives/providers/distributors of the manufacturer will be considered. Equipment must be new, no used or refurbished equipment accepted. Please provide proof of authorized dealer or reseller letter from manufacturer.

6) If you are the manufacturer, do you have any designated or authorized distributors? If so, please provide their name, telephone, point of contact and size status (if available).

7) This is a “brand name or equal” requirement. As such, the essential physical characteristics reflect the physical, functional, or performance characteristics that “equal” products must meet to satisfy the Government’s needs. To be considered for any potential solicitation, offers of “equal” products, including “equal” products of the brand name manufacturer, must:

(a) Meet the essential physical, functional, or performance characteristic of the item and those specified in this sources sought notice; clearly identify the item by brand name, if any and make/model number.

(b) Include descriptive literature such as illustrations, drawings, or a clear reference to descriptive data or information available that identifies that the “equal” item meets or exceeds the salient characteristics required by the Government.

(c) Identify the manufacturer name (OEM) and manufacturer part number, as well as any warranty information.

(d) Please provide a courtesy quote in response to this request to evaluate price reasonableness for any set-aside determination, and any applicable contract vehicle information.

8) Please identify the country of origin for all items.

It is the intent of the VA to use the information gathered for market research purposes only. If a formal solicitation is released, it will be posted via the Contracting Opportunities website located at SAM.gov or GSA eBuy.

DESCRIPTION OF THE REQUIREMENT:

The Department of Veterans Affairs is looking to obtain information on vendors who can provide the products as outlined below. This is an Unrestricted/Open Market Brand Name or Equal Request for Information/Sources Sought Notice.

Delivery address:

Vancouver VA Medical Center 1601 E. Fourth Plain Blvd.

Vancouver, WA 98661

Items:

Brand Name or Equal:

QTY Description Unit Price Ext. Price

1 TYMCO MODEL 435 SWEEPER

Essential Physical Characteristics:

General Requirements Vehicle shall be a cabover chassis design for superior visibility and maneuverability in tight urban environments.

Sweeper shall utilize a regenerative air system for efficient debris collection with minimal dust emissions.

Sweeper shall be designed for municipal and industrial sweeping operations, including curb-to-curb cleaning.

Chassis & Cab Cabover configuration with forward-mounted cab for enhanced operator visibility Gas-powered engine meeting current EPA emissions standards Automatic transmission for ease of operation Minimum GVWR: 19,500 lbs. or equivalent to support sweeper body and payload Ergonomic cab with air conditioning, heating, and OSHA-compliant noise levels

Sweeping System Regenerative air sweeping technology with closed-loop airflow Minimum 8 ft. sweeping path in a single pass Dual gutter brooms with hydraulic lift and tilt controls Hopper capacity: at least 4.0 cubic yards, constructed of stainless steel for corrosion resistance and durability Dump height: minimum 60 inches for discharge into standard containers or trucks

Air & Dust Suppression System High-efficiency blower for optimal debris pickup Large water tank (minimum 150 gallons) for dust suppression during sweeping Integrated water spray nozzles at critical points to minimize airborne dust

Auxiliary Features Pressure washing capabilities with onboard pump and hose reel Hand hose with nozzle for localized cleaning of hard-to-reach areas Quick-connect fittings for auxiliary tools

Operator Features Full visibility of sweeping components via in-cab camera or mirrors Intuitive control panel for sweeping and auxiliary functions Backup alarm and rear-view camera for safe operation Camera system with a minimum 7-inch color monitor mounted in the cab for rear and side visibility Touchscreen control interface for all sweeper functions, including:

o Sweeping system activation and adjustments o Water spray and dust suppression controls o Auxiliary tool operation

Option to have preset sweeping functions for different levels of soiled surfaces

Safety & Compliance Equipped with LED warning lights and reflective markings for visibility Meets all applicable DOT and ANSI safety standards OSHA-compliant noise levels

Additional Requirements Manufacturer shall provide documented operator training and maintenance documentation.

Warranty coverage for chassis and sweeper components

If your business is interested and capable, please send the capability statement outlined above, and a courtesy market research quote to amber.whisenhunt1@va.gov by 5:00pm EST on March 11, 2026.

NO PHONE CALLS, PLEASE.

Again, this is not a request for quote, and no solicitation is available at this time.