3750--Sources Sought

Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted

Solicitation number
36C10D25Q0179
Agency
Responses due
Set-aside
No set-aside

Opportunity facts

Place of performance
Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Benefits Administration St. Paul, Minnesota 55111, United States

Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .

About this opportunity

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Benefits Administration is conducting market research to identify qualified suppliers for lawn mower and snow blowing equipment in Hennepin County, Minnesota. This sources sought notice is specifically targeting Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB), Veteran Owned Small Businesses (VOSB), small or emerging small businesses, and other than small business firms to assess market capacity. The procurement includes specific equipment such as a Toro GrandStand 52-inch mower with 25 hp engine, Toro snow blower, Spyker commercial broadcast spreader, Billy Goat core aerator, Bad Boy stand-on mower, and various accessories including ramps and chute blockers. Interested firms must submit comprehensive responses including company information, contact details, government contract numbers, business classifications, capability statements, manufacturer authorization documentation, and SAM registration information. The evaluation will focus on determining the appropriate acquisition strategy based on the number and type of qualified respondents. The response deadline is August 29, 2025, at 3:00 PM Eastern Time, with submissions directed to Contract Specialist Bridget Bartolomei.

This opportunity does not include any specific set-aside designation and is classified under NAICS Code 333112 (Lawn and Garden Tractor and Home Lawn and Garden Equipment Manufacturing) with a size standard of 1,500 employees. No current contractors or incumbents are mentioned in the notice, and no award values or budget ranges are disclosed at this market research stage. The procurement involves multiple pieces of equipment with quantities of one each for most items, suggesting this is for a single facility or location within Hennepin County. The timeline indicates this is purely a market research phase, with the VA using responses to determine the most appropriate acquisition strategy moving forward. The notice emphasizes this is not a request for quote, indicating that formal solicitation procedures will follow based on the market research results.

Notice text

DESCRIPTION

THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE ONLY. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTE.

The VBA is performing market research to determine if there is a sufficient number of qualified: (1) Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB); (2) Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB); or (3) Small or emerging small business firms, or (4) Other Than Small business firms, to provide lawn mower and snow blowing equipment.

An exact address will not be provided at this time; but the location will be within Hennepin County, MN.

General Requirements:

Brand Name Or Equal

Model Number

DESCRIPTION (*BRANDNAME OR EQUAL*)

QTY

UI

54513

Toro GrandStand 52in 25 hp 747 cc EFI

1

EA

78524

Toro GrandStand EZ side twin bag Kit for 52in Deck

1

EA

78526

Toro EZ Vac vertical Snow Blower

1

EA

S60-12020

Spkyker Spreader Pro Series S60-1220 120# Commercial Broadcast Spreader

Extra-large port opening for larger materials

120 lb hopper capacity for less refills

ACCUWAY technology for a balanced spread pattern

1

EA

AE401H

Billy Goat 19in 118cc Mechanical Core Aerator

1

EA

FZ691

Bad Boy revolt stand on 36in

1

EA

Mow and Go Standard Ramp System Bare Metal

Ramp Size: 60" Full Size Trucks (example; F series Fords / Silverado / Ram)

Vehicle year, make, model: 2009 Dodge Ram 1500

Spring Assist: Yes

Receiver Option (includes stabilization kit): Yes

Stabilization Kit: Yes

1

EA

Â

52in chute blocker for Toro grand stand

1

EA

Â

No drill kit for 52in Toro grand stand blocker

1

EA

38755

TORO PWR CLR 821 RC

1

EA

Â

36in chute blocker for Bad Boy Revolt Mower

1

EA

Â

Magnetic no drill for 36in Bad Boy Revolt Mower

1

EA

All interested firms who can meet the requirements stated above should respond, in writing,

INCLUDING ALL THE FOLLOWING:

Company name.

Address.

Point of contact (name/title/telephone number/e-mail address).

FSS or other Government Wide IDIQ Contract number, if applicable.

Please indicate items that can be purchased off of the schedule/IDIQ.

If quoting an equal item please indicate if it differs at all from the brandname within the description above.

SAM Unique ID number.

Tax ID number.

Indication of which business category (SDVOSB, VOSB, Small Business or Other Than Small Business) for which the organization qualifies.

A capability statement that addresses the organizations qualifications and ability to provide the requirement depicted above.

Documentation from manufacturer (i.e. correspondence from manufacturer) of your firm being an authorized distributor for the manufacturer.

Submit responses to the Contract Specialist, Bridget Bartolomei, at Bridget.Bartolomei@va.gov no later than 3:00 PM (Eastern Standard Time), 08/29/2025.

TELEPHONIC INQUIRIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

The NAICS Code 333112, Lawn and Garden Tractor and Home Lawn and Garden Equipment Manufacturing, is applicable to this acquisition; the size standard is 1,500 employees. Interested firms are reminded that in accordance with FAR 4.12, prospective contractors shall complete electronic annual representations and certifications in conjunction with FAR 4.11 required registration in the Systems for Award Management (SAM) database prior to award of a contract. The Government will use responses to this notice to make an appropriate acquisition decision. This is the only notice; no other copies of this notice will be provided.

Files

File Type Posted
36C10D25Q0179_1.docx DOCX document

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