3750--Toro Brand Name or Equal Lawnmowing and Snowblowing Equipment Buy

The Department of Veterans Affairs is procuring Toro brand name or equal lawn mowing and snow blowing equipment through solicitation 36C10D25Q0191. The procurement consists of six specific line items including a 52-inch GrandStand Mower, EZ VAC side twin bag kit, EZ Vac vertical Snow Blower, another GrandStand Mower variant, a PWR CLR 821 RC, and an ACC Side Bagger. The solicitation allows for "Brand Name or Equal" offerings, meaning vendors can propose equivalent products with proper documentation. The VA will make a single award to the most advantageous vendor using price as the primary evaluation criterion, with SBA-certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) receiving a 5% price evaluation credit and Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB) receiving a 3% credit. Quotes must be submitted by September 18, 2025, at 10:00 AM EST to the designated contracting officer via email.

This procurement is set aside exclusively for small businesses under NAICS code 333112 for Lawn and Garden Tractor and Home Lawn and Garden Equipment Manufacturing. No incumbent contractors or specific award values are mentioned in the solicitation documents. The total quantity consists of six units (one unit per line item) that must be delivered within 30 days after receipt of order. The place of performance for delivery is Hennepin County, Minnesota. The procurement timeline is notably compressed, with the solicitation posted on September 15, 2025, and responses due just three days later on September 18, 2025. This equipment procurement appears to be supporting veteran-related lawn care and grounds maintenance operations for the VA facility in Minnesota.