3750--Intent to sole source Turf Batwing Mower

Please note that this is not a request for proposal nor a request for quote as there is no solicitation document available. Therefore, this is a notice of intent issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs to negotiate a limited source contract with Birkeys Farm Store Inc. for a Turf Batwing Mower. VA Illiana Health Care System currently has two Woods Batwing mowers in use, continuity is critical to maintain VA Illiana Health Care System grounds. Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) verified they do not have any authorized SDVOSB, VOSB or Small Business distributors for this particular product. The proposed action is IAW FAR 13.106-1(b) Single Source Awards.

Information received in response to this special notice will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. The determination to not compete the proposed acquisition is wholly within the discretion of the Government. The Government will not be responsible for paying on any costs incurred and/or associated with the development of any responses submitted to this notice. The North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) is 333112 (Lawn and Garden Tractor and Home Lawn and Garden Equipment Manufacturing).

Submit questions and/or comments concerning this notice to Waymon McNeal by email Waymon.McNealjr@va.gov no later than 12:00p.m. Local Time on Monday, June 6, 2022. Subject line shall reference notice of intent 36C25222Q0187 from Contract Opportunities https://beta.sam.gov/