Skid Steer Loader

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 20 is soliciting bids for a Caterpillar Skid Steer Loader and six associated attachments for the Jonathan M Wainwright Memorial VAMC in Walla Walla, Washington. The specific procurement involves one 2024 Caterpillar 236D3 Skid Steer Loader with a 4-year/2,000 hour premier warranty, including additional equipment such as a broom, auger, forks, hammer, and trencher. Evaluation criteria will be based on lowest price while meeting salient characteristics, with offerors required to complete a price cost schedule, provide a signed certificate, and submit an Authorized Distributor Letter. The solicitation requires a signed VAAR 852.219-76 certification and an Authorized Distributor Letter as part of the submission. Proposals are due by March 31, 2025, at 16:00 PDT, with an award/effective date of March 17, 2025.

The contract is specifically set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) under NAICS category 333924 with a size standard of 900 employees. The procurement is classified under Product Service Code 4940 for Miscellaneous Maintenance and Repair Shop Specialized Equipment. Delivery of the equipment is required within 60 days after receipt of order, with FOB destination terms. The place of performance is located in Walla Walla, Washington, with a specific zip code of 99362. While no specific incumbent contractors are mentioned, the solicitation indicates a clear requirement for an authorized distributor of Caterpillar equipment who can meet the detailed specifications and warranty requirements for the skid steer loader and its accompanying attachments.