P02 36C26026Q0823.pdf

Sources Sought Notice

*= Required Field Sources Sought Notice

SUBJECT* Tractor Mower

GENERAL INFORMATION

CONTRACTING OFFICE’S ZIP CODE* 98661

SOLICITATION NUMBER* 36C26026Q0823

RESPONSE DATE/TIME/ZONE 07-22-2026 1700 EASTERN TIME, NEW YORK, USA

ARCHIVE 30 DAYS AFTER THE RESPONSE DATE

RECOVERY ACT FUNDS N

SET-ASIDE

PRODUCT SERVICE CODE* 2410

NAICS CODE* 333112

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

American Lake VA Medical Center 9600 Veterans Dr. SW

Tacoma WA

POSTAL CODE 98493

COUNTRY

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

AGENCY’S URL https://www.va.gov/puget-sound-health-care/locations/american-lake-va-medical-center/ URL DESCRIPTION American Lake 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, and Large 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 333112. The largest a firm can be and still qualify as a small business for Federal Government programs is no more than 1,500 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 Dynamic Small Business Search located at https://search.certifications.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; 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 Brand Name or Equal Request for Information/Sources Sought Notice.

Delivery address:

American Lake VA Medical Center 9600 Veterans Dr. SW Tacoma, WA 98493

Items:

Brand Name or Equal to:

QTY Description Unit Price Ext. Price 2 Ventrac Tractor model #4520N 2 KJ520 Broom 2 ET202 Turbine Blower 2 KM500 Loader 1 MS600 Mower SD 1 RV602 Collection Vacuum 1 KY400 Trencher 1 MY562 56" Flail Mower - Fast Cut 1 HQ682 Mower, Tough Cut 1 MJ840 Contour Mower 1 Delivery 1 Setup

Essential Physical Characteristics:

Mower Tractor Requirements Engine: Kubota WG972 Mower: 72"

Fuel Type: gasoline Suspension seat with arm rest Turf tire: 22x11-10 4500/4520 canopy Fan kit Headlights: 4 LED, 1000 Lumen Taillights: 2 red LED Power steering Hyd flip up MS/MT/MU kit fills all MS/MT/MU decks primary seeder Aerator: open spoon tine Spreader/seed & fertilizer 12V power outlet rear kit Max operating speed: 3600 rpm Horsepower: 32.5 Peak torque: 51 ft/lbf Displacement: 962 cc Three (3) cylinders Engine oil: full synthetic Liquid cooling Fuel capacity: 6 gal Fuel economy: 1.5 gal/hr All-wheel drive Speed: low – 5 mph, high – 10 mph Slope rating (continuous/intermittent): 20/30 alternator, 60 AMP Weight transfer: 5 position 3PT controls (lift + 2 sets of auxiliaries) Length with standard hitch (ROPS up): 81.5 inches Length with 3-point hitch: 92 inches Width: 48.5 inches Wheelbase (front axle to rear axle): 45 inches Height (ROPS up): 68 inches Height (ROPS down): 54 inches Turning radius (single tires, standard position): 39 inches Turning radius (position 2): 54 inches Turning radius (position 3): 68 inches Ground clearance: 5 inches

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 July 22, 2026.

NO PHONE CALLS, PLEASE.

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