3750--Leaf Vac Machine (Turf Sweeper)

This is a SOURCES SOUGHT request 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 the interest and capability of large and small businesses able to meet the requirements listed below.

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Regional Procurement Office Central, Network Contracting Office 10 is seeking sources to provide one (1) new leaf vac machine (turf sweeper) for the Battle Creek VA Medical Center located at 5500 Armstrong Road, Battle Creek, MI 49037.

The turf sweeper being sought is a Toro Versa-Vac with hand-held hose attachment and rubber finger deck, or alternate brand equivalent to this Toro model. Toro part numbers are as follows:

Versa-Vac #07053

Hand-Held Hose #07080

Rubber Finger Deck #07081

Alternate brand turf sweepers must meet the following requirements:

Minimum hopper volume of 6.5 cubic yards

Dump hopper hydraulically by one control

Self-opening and closing hopper door

Vented roof sections with dust hoods to direct dust away from operator

Turf tires

Belt drive from input shaft to impeller shaft

Hardened, straight steel flails with adjustable spacing

540 PTO drive

Required PTO hp shall be no more than 35 hp

OEM must have a servicing dealer located no more than 75 miles from the Battle Creek VA Medical Center

Delivery shall be FOB Destination to the Battle Creek VA Medical Center

Contractors that are interested in meeting this requirement are asked to submit the following information:

Specifications/product information for the proposed turf sweeper (if other than the Toro brand)

Current estimated delivery timeframe

Additional information:

All contractors must be registered with the System for Award Management (SAM) at https://sam.gov.

Any contractor that believes they are capable and desires to claim preference for small business status must be registered with the SBA and meet the requirements of FAR 19.102.

Responses due to Jeffrey Rozema, Contracting Officer, by Friday, December 16, 2022 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time. Please e-mail all responses to jeffrey.rozema@va.gov.