2420--Batwing Mower for the Danville VA [Brand Name or Equal]

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 12 is seeking to procure a 15-foot Batwing Mower for the VA Illiana Health Care System located in Danville, Illinois. The solicitation (36C25225Q0131) specifically requires a mower with foldable wings for transport, PTO-driven operation, anti-scalp wheels on front and rear decks, chain shielding on each deck, and hydraulic latch release. The procurement will be evaluated using a lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA) methodology, meaning the quote that meets all technical specifications at the lowest price will be selected. Quotes are due by December 12, 2024, at 11:59 PM CST, with the solicitation posted on December 5, 2024. The contract will be managed by Contracting Officer Matthew Hohl from the Great Lakes Acquisition Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

The solicitation is classified under NAICS category 333111 (Farm Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing) with a size standard of 1,250 employees and does not have a specific set-aside designation, though it is noted as a 100% small business opportunity. No incumbent contractor information is provided in the documentation. Electronic payment requests will be processed through the Tungsten Network, and the contract will include standard commercial item terms and conditions. While specific budget ranges are not detailed, the procurement is for a single unit of a specialized agricultural mowing equipment to be used at the VA facility in Danville, Illinois. The contract appears to be a straightforward equipment procurement with standard government contracting protocols and requirements for technical compliance and competitive pricing.