Pacific Continental Midwest Equipment Supply TIERED RFQ

The Department of Veterans Affairs, National Cemetery Administration is soliciting quotations for the establishment of three to five unpriced Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPAs) to supply and deliver construction and grounds maintenance equipment in support of cemetery operations across the Pacific, Continental, and Midwest Districts. The procurement encompasses a comprehensive range of equipment including grounds maintenance tools, compact tractors and loaders, dump trucks, excavators, monument-handling equipment, and related accessories. Offerors must be authorized resellers or distributors for commercial manufacturers such as Caterpillar, John Deere, Bobcat, JLG, Vermeer, Polaris, Toro, Ditch Witch, or Case, with proof of authorization required at BPA award and annually thereafter. Evaluation will be based on technical capability—including equipment categories supported, manufacturer authorization, supply chain capability, delivery capability, and warranty support—as well as administrative compliance factors such as SAM registration and SDVOSB/VOSB verification. Quotations are due by March 16, 2026 at 4:00 PM PT, with questions required to be submitted by March 12, 2026 at 4:00 PM PT to brian.trahan@va.gov.

This solicitation is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside with a tiered evaluation approach that prioritizes Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs) in Tier 1, followed by Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (VOSBs) in Tier 2, and other small businesses in Tier 3 if adequate competition is not received. No incumbent contractors or award values are specified in the solicitation materials. The BPA base period is 12 months with four optional 12-month renewal periods, providing a total possible duration of five years, with individual order delivery anticipated within 120 days after receipt of order unless otherwise specified. All equipment must be new unless approved as refurbished with full manufacturer warranty, and all items must comply with OSHA, local safety regulations, and applicable emissions standards such as CARB/Tier 4 in California. Performance locations include National Cemeteries within the Pacific, Continental, and Midwest Districts, with primary delivery to Oakland, CA 94612.