2310--BRAND NAME OR EQUAL Utility Vehicles for the Black Hills VA

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 23 is seeking to procure three John Deere Gator XUV 845M HVAC utility vehicles for the Black Hills VA Health Care System. The solicitation (36C26325Q0761) requires vehicles with specific salient characteristics, including a 54+ HP gas engine, 1,000+ pound cargo box capacity, and 4,000+ lbs. towing capacity. Additional required accessories include a 72+" hydraulic lift straight blade, 10 cuft+ bed salt spreader, backup alarm, beacon light, front attachment harness, front turn signal light kit, rear cab attachment harness, and side tool rack. The solicitation was issued on 05-08-2025, with offers due by 05-22-2025 at 16:30 CDT. While specific evaluation criteria are not explicitly detailed, the procurement appears focused on meeting the precise technical specifications for the utility vehicles.

The solicitation is a total set-aside for Certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB), with a NAICS code of 336110 and a size standard of 1,500 employees. The contract will be awarded as a Firm-Fixed-Price agreement, with vehicles to be delivered within 30 days after receipt (ARO) to the Black Hills VA Health Care System located in Fort Meade, South Dakota. The procurement covers three utility vehicles for the 2025 model year, targeting the Automobile and Light Duty Motor Vehicle Manufacturing category. While specific award value is not disclosed, the solicitation represents a targeted procurement for specialized utility vehicles designed to meet the specific operational needs of the VA health care facility. The procurement follows standard federal contracting procedures, emphasizing both technical specifications and support for service-disabled veteran-owned businesses.