2420--2022 John Deere 310SL HL Backhoe Loader with trade-in for Bath VA Medical Center.

TITLE: 38-Sources Sought Notice

SOL: 36C24222Q0466

DUE: 03/14/2022 at 13:00 (EST)

SET ASIDE: Small Business

NAICS: 333924

AGENCY: Department of Veterans Affairs, Bath VA Medical Center, 76 Veterans Avenue, Bath NY 14810.

POC: Steven Abbey

Mail all responses only to: Steven.Abbey@va.gov

DESCRIPTION: This Sources Sought Notice is for informational and planning purposes only and shall not be construed as a solicitation or as an obligation or commitment by the Government at this time. This notice is intended strictly for market research. The purpose of this Sources Sought notice is to determine interest and capability of potential qualifications of Small Businesses firms relative to the North American Industry Classification Code (NAICS) 333924. The Department of Veteran s Affairs is seeking small business manufacturer or distributors of small business manufacturers, of the following John Deere brand name requirement.

Scope:

The Bath VA has a requirement to procure 1 new brand name 2022 John Deere 310SL HL Backhoe Loader. The John Deere 310SL HL Backhoe Loader will meet the height, width, and weight requirements necessary to perform maintenance functions including snow removal on the campuses 210 acres of land. Facility is also requesting to trade in current 2010 John Deere 410TJ loader backhoe that has now exceeded its current manufacturer end of life.

Specifications:

1 each brand name 2022 John Deere 310SL HL Backhoe Loader

JDLink

John Deere PowerTech EWL 4.5L (276 Cu. In.) Engine meets final tier 4 and stage IV emissions.

Cab

English Decals with English operator and safety manuals.

Mechanical front wheel drive (MFWD) with limited slip differential auto shift transmission.

Galaxy 19.5L 24 in. 12 PR Rear & 12.5/80-18 Front Tires.

Pilot controls, two lever, with pattern selection.

DEERE standard quick coupler -37-inch thumb ready.

24 wide heavy duty, 7.5 cu. Ft. capacity bucket.

Extendible dipper stick.

Auxiliary hydraulic with one- & two-way flow (Hammer & thumb/swinger).

Loader Coupler, 3-Function Hydraulics, Single Lever.

1.32 Cu. Yd., 92 in wide Multipurpose Coupler Bucket.

Heavy duty bumper-for machines without a front counterweight.

Dual maintenance free batteries with disconnect and jump post.

Chrome Exhaust Extension.

Engine Coolant Heater.

Strobe Light with Magnetic Mount.

Radio, Bosch premium package.

Seat, Cloth Air-Suspension Heated.

Trade in Specifications:

1 each 2010 John Deere 410TJ Loader Backhoe.

Serial Number: 1T0410TJPAO192117.

Delivery Location:

Bath VA Medical Center

76 Veterans Ave

Warehouse Bldg. 103

Bath, NY 14810

THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION AND DOES NOT OBLIGATE THE GOVERNMENT TO ISSUE A SOLICITATION. Please be advised that the Government will not pay for any information submitted under this announcement. The applicable North American Classification System (NAICS) Code for this requirement is 333924 (Industrial Truck, Tractor, Trailer, and Stacker Machinery Manufacturing). Email should contain the following information: Name of firm, Socio-Economic category of the firm, complete address, phone & fax number of contacts.