2420--Backhoe Tractor

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 20 seeks a compact utility tractor package for Puget Sound Health Care, with proposals due September 3 at 12:00 PM PDT. The procurement is unrestricted with no set-aside.

Place of performance and delivery is Seattle, Washington (1660 S. Columbian Way, Department of Veterans Affairs Puget Sound Health Care). The package consists of four line items: a compact utility tractor with 52 PTO horsepower (turbocharged Yammer 2.1L 4-cylinder diesel engine, 54–65 gross horsepower), 4WD with power steering, category I 3-point hitch, a PowerGard protection plan, a front-end loader, and a backhoe attachment. All equipment must be delivered FOB Destination within 90 days after receipt of order. The NAICS code is 333112, Lawn and Garden Tractor and Home Lawn and Garden Equipment Manufacturing; the PSC code is 2420, Tractors, Wheeled.

This is a firm-fixed-price contract under FAR commercial product provisions. Quotations must be submitted as complete packages including a signed Standard Form 1449, completed Price Cost Schedule, and completed Buy American Certificate; partial offers will not be accepted. Award will be made to the responsible offeror whose conforming offer is most advantageous to the Government based on lowest price combined with meeting all essential physical characteristics. The contract incorporates standard FAR clauses for commercial products including payment by electronic funds transfer, sustainability requirements, and security prohibitions. Contact Matthew Combes at matthew.combes@va.gov or 360-852-9883 with questions.