3805--Front End Loader Hot Springs VAMC

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration, Veterans Integrated Service Network 23 seeks supply and training for one 1.25 yard front end loader for the Hot Springs VA Medical Center, with quotes due May 18, 2026 at 4:00 PM CDT and technical questions due May 11, 2026 at 4:00 PM CDT. This is a total Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business set-aside, foreclosing competition outside that pool.

Place of performance is Hot Springs, South Dakota 57747. The equipment must be delivered via FOB Destination to Building 30, 500 North 5th Street. The procurement covers a 1.25 yard wheel loader with salient characteristics including an under 75 horsepower diesel engine, Skid Steer Loader style coupler, standard flow hydraulics, high visibility cab with heating and air conditioning (less than 9 feet cab height), deluxe cab with air ride seat and radio, on-board digital display, adjustable speed control, hydrostatic drive, LED or halogen working lights, key start with passcode security, mirrors, keypad control, and 100% differential lock on both axles. Requested accessories include a 1.25 yard SSL coupler bucket, 120-volt engine block heater, and deluxe cab with cloth electric air suspension seat. Training on operating the front end loader is also included. The period of performance runs June 30, 2026 through June 29, 2027 for the base year. Prospective offerors must be certified SDVOSBs registered in SAM and listed in the SBA certification database; registration is required at time of quote. The NAICS code is 333120 with a size standard of 1,250 employees. The VA anticipates one Firm Fixed Price award. Evaluation uses a lowest price technically acceptable approach, with technical proposals addressing ability to complete all Statement of Work tasks, subcontracting plans, and proof of equipment equivalency if offering equal items rather than the specified brand. Quotes must be submitted via email to Robert Bennett at robert.bennett8@va.gov in Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF format with separate pricing and technical volumes.