Bobcat Utility Vehicles

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration, Veterans Integrated Service Network 1, seeks to procure one Bobcat S86 T4 Skid Steer Loader and one Bobcat UW56 Utility Work Machine for Manchester VA Medical Center's Grounds Department, with quotes due September 21, 2026 at 10:00 AM Eastern Time. This procurement is set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses and issued as a Request for Quotation under Simplified Acquisition Procedures.

Place of performance is Manchester, New Hampshire. The NAICS code is 333120 (Construction Machinery Manufacturing) with a small business size standard of 1,250 employees; PSC is 3805 (Earth Moving and Excavating Equipment). This is a brand name only requirement; equipment must be procured through Bobcat or an authorized dealer within 100 miles of Manchester to ensure 2-hour emergency service response time. The Department of Veterans Affairs must be named owner on standard warranties (12 months machine/24 months engine for UW56; 24 months/2,000 hours for S86 T4). All products must be made in America, and delivery must occur within 45–60 days after receipt of order.

The S86 T4 package includes an 80-inch heavy-duty bucket with cutting edge and strobe light kit, plus deluxe package, selectable joystick controls, and super flow power bob-tach options. The UW56 package includes a snowblower (32x74), 68-inch heavy-duty bucket with cutting edge, rear window guard kit, beacon kit, and bed liner, plus options such as deluxe road package, engine block heater, high-flow package, power bob-tach, radio, rear view camera, and traction control. Pricing is $84,887.69 for the S86 T4 and $84,842.42 for the UW56 through authorized GSA vendors. Award will be based on comparative evaluation considering price, past performance, and speed of delivery. The Government reserves the right to award without discussions; initial quotes must contain best terms. Questions should be directed to Contract Specialist Divianna Mathurin at divianna.mathurin@va.gov.