2410--Tractor Heavy Equipment

This is a pre-solicitation for commercial services/items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6 in conjunction with FAR Part 13, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice.

PURPOSE: VA intentions for a Pre-Solicitation notification; The Department of Veterans Affairs intends to award a single firm-fixed price contract for the purchase of TYM 574 Loader, Cab, Forks Purchase requirements are for a TYM T574 Tractor, Cab, loader, Forks and Loaded Turf tires or equal. Vendor will deliver completely assembled tractor ensuring lights, HVAC, and all systems properly functioning to the VA Togus Campus, at 1 VA Center, Augusta, ME., 04330 to any business Service Disabled/Veteran Owned Small Business eligible to provide supplies or services.

Prior to delivery, vendor will coordinate with VA Emergency Management Tractor will need to meet the following Specs:

Loader Specifications

Maximum Lift Height to Pivot Pin: 110.2

Maximum Lift Height Under Lever Bucket: 101

Clearance w/ Bucket Dumped: 84.4

Reach at Maximum Lift Height: 17.6

Maximum Dump Angle: 45 Degrees

Reach w/ Bucket on Ground: 70.9 Degrees

Maximum Rollback Angle: 40 Degrees

Digging Depth: 4.4

Overall Height in Carry Position: 50.5

Depth of Attachment: 20.9

Height of attachment: 20.9

Length of Attachment: 27.2

Loader Total Weight: 1,120 lbs.

Weight of Boom & Quick Attach: 536 lbs.

Weight of Mounting Frame: 313 lbs.

Weight of Bucket: 271 lbs.

Lift Capacity to Maximum Height: 2,790 lbs.

Breakout Force at Ground Level: 5,316 lbs.

Bucket Rollback Force at Ground Line: 4,356 lbs.

Relief Valve Setting: 2,489 psi.

Rated Flow: 7.7 GPM.

Lift Cylinder: 2.4 x 1.4

Bucket Cylinder: 2.4 x 1.4

Bucket Width: 72

Boom Raising Time: 6.4 Sec.

Boom Lowering Time: 4.2 Sec.

Bucket Rollback Time: 3.8 Sec.

Bucket Dumping Time: 5.7 Sec.

Industrial Tire Specifications

Front R4: 12x16.50NHS 6PR

Rear R4: 16.9-24 8PR

Tire Weight: 798 lbs.

Engine

Kukje A2300T3

Turbocharged 4-Cylinder Diesel

55hp @ 2600 RPM

PTO: 44.7HP

Powertrain & Specs

Power Steering w/ Dual-Gear Pump

Wet Disc Brakes

Selectable Four Wheel Drive

Category I Three Point Hitch, 3,314 lbs Capacity

540 RPM Independent PTO

17 Gallon Fuel Capacity

70A Alternator, 12V System

INTRODUCTION/OVERVIEW

The Veterans Construction Team (VCT), to provide continued vocational rehabilitative services to veterans, requires the purchase of construction materials and equipment in support of the program. The Veterans Construction Team, VCT requests the purchase of one skid-steer loader for the renovation of various VCT projects.

1.1 BACKGROUND

The Dept. of Veterans Affairs Veterans Construction Team (VCT) provides unique training and rehabilitative opportunities to veterans within their program. VCT partners with various federal, state, and municipal agencies to conduct construction and renovation projects throughout New England to help provide these services to veterans. Purchases of materials and specialized equipment such as those outlined below are key to the satisfactory completion of these projects.

1.2 SCOPE

The scope of this contract for a TYM T574 Tractor, Cab, loader, Forks and Loaded Turf tires or

equal. Vendor will deliver completely assembled tractor ensuring lights, HVAC, and all systems

properly functioning to the VA Togus Campus, at 1 VA Center, Augusta, ME., 04330.

1.3 OBJECTIVES

The sole objective is to secure the acquisition of the equipment described below from a qualified vendor who has all means necessary to deliver the equipment of the type described, in a single delivery, within the stated period of performance and at a fair and reasonable cost to federal government.

2.0 REQUIREMENTS

2.1 TASKS

Confirm, within twenty-four (24) hours of receipt of contract award, that the vendor can deliver the equipment to the site, VA Togus Campus, at 1 VA Center, Augusta, ME., 04330, within thirty (90) calendar days of date of contract award. Provide delivery of all equipment in new condition, complete and undamaged, to 1 VA Center, Augusta, ME., 04330during regular business hours, 0800-1400 Monday through Friday.

Provide written manufacturer warranty for equipment.

Provide a single copy of all product data and manuals for the equipment specified.

Coordinate delivery with representative of Veterans Construction Team twenty-four (24) hours in advance of delivery. All materials must be included in a single delivery. Order must be complete, without backorders.

Provide written confirmation of receipt at the time of delivery. Receipt must be signed by a representative of the Veterans Construction Team before the submission of an invoice for the materials.

2.2 DELIVERABLES

PURPOSE: To purchase TYM 574 Loader, Cab, Forks

Purchase requirements are for a TYM T574 Tractor, Cab, loader, Forks and Loaded Turf tires or equal.

Vendor will deliver completely assembled tractor ensuring lights, HVAC, and all systems properly

functioning to the VA Togus Campus, at 1 VA Center, Augusta, ME., 04330

Prior to delivery, vendor will coordinate with VA Emergency Management Tractor will need to meet the following Specs:

Loader Specifications

Maximum Lift Height to Pivot Pin: 110.2

Maximum Lift Height Under Lever Bucket: 101

Clearance w/ Bucket Dumped: 84.4

Reach at Maximum Lift Height: 17.6

Maximum Dump Angle: 45 Degrees

Reach w/ Bucket on Ground: 70.9 Degrees

Maximum Rollback Angle: 40 Degrees

Digging Depth: 4.4

Overall Height in Carry Position: 50.5

Depth of Attachment: 20.9

Height of attachment: 20.9

Length of Attachment: 27.2

Loader Total Weight: 1,120 lbs.

Weight of Boom & Quick Attach: 536 lbs.

Weight of Mounting Frame: 313 lbs.

Weight of Bucket: 271 lbs.

Lift Capacity to Maximum Height: 2,790 lbs.

Breakout Force at Ground Level: 5,316 lbs.

Bucket Rollback Force at Ground Line: 4,356 lbs.

Relief Valve Setting: 2,489 psi.

Rated Flow: 7.7 GPM.

Lift Cylinder: 2.4 x 1.4

Bucket Cylinder: 2.4 x 1.4

Bucket Width: 72

Boom Raising Time: 6.4 Sec.

Boom Lowering Time: 4.2 Sec.

Bucket Rollback Time: 3.8 Sec.

Bucket Dumping Time: 5.7 Sec.

Industrial Tire Specifications

Front R4: 12x16.50NHS 6PR

Rear R4: 16.9-24 8PR

Tire Weight: 798 lbs.

Engine

Kukje A2300T3

Turbocharged 4-Cylinder Diesel

55hp @ 2600 RPM

PTO: 44.7HP

Powertrain & Specs

Power Steering w/ Dual-Gear Pump

Wet Disc Brakes

Selectable Four Wheel Drive

Category I Three Point Hitch, 3,314 lbs Capacity

540 RPM Independent PTO

17 Gallon Fuel Capacity

70A Alternator, 12V System

All items must be new, absent defect, ready to operate.

2.3 SCHEDULE

The period of performance shall begin on the date of award of the contract and shall continue through thirty (30) calendar days from the date of contract award.

2.4 ASSUMPTIONS

The award of this contract assumes that the successful vendor has the required equipment and attachments available for shipment within the stated period of performance and in the required amounts.

3.0 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY

The government shall provide, through the Veterans Construction Team, the means by which the delivered materials shall be removed from the shipping vehicle and for proper storage.

4.0 SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

The VA Medical Center is a federal facility. No admittance shall be allowed without prior arrangement through the Veterans Construction Team. The vendor must contact the Veterans Construction Team, at least twenty-four (24) hours before delivery of materials so that arrangements for access to the facility can be made.