Street Debris Blowers

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Integrated Service Network 8 (C.W. Bill Young VA Medical Center) seeks two commercial-grade tow-behind street debris blowers, with proposals due September 18, 2026 at 11:00 AM EDT. This is a 100% total small business set-aside procurement issued as a request for quote under solicitation 36C24826Q1251.

Place of performance is Bay Pines, Florida 33744, with delivery required by November 20, 2026 FOB destination. The reference product is the Toro Pro Force Debris Blower (Part Number 44558). Equivalent products must meet minimum salient characteristics including a gasoline-powered engine rated at not less than 26.5 horsepower, electronic governor, high-efficiency turbine-type blower system, remote control operation with 360-degree directional nozzle capability, heavy-duty tow hitch, commercial-duty turf-compatible tires, and a manufacturer's warranty of not less than two years or 1,500 operating hours. A wireless handheld remote with engine start/stop, throttle control, and 360-degree nozzle rotation is acceptable as an equivalent to a tethered controller. Pricing must include dealer preparation, assembly, delivery of both units in ready-for-operation condition to Building 110, and all training. The contract will be awarded on a firm-fixed-price basis to the responsible offeror providing the best overall value based on technical capability and price. Payment terms are net 30 days. Offerors must be registered in SAM with a valid Unique Entity Identifier. NAICS code 333112 applies with a small business size standard of 1,500 employees. An amendment effective September 16, 2026 clarifies that the nonmanufacturer rule does not apply and no waiver is required.