Toolcat UW56 utility work vehicle

The Veterans Health Administration's Veterans Integrated Service Network 16, operating the Veterans Health Care System of the Ozarks VA Medical Center in Fayetteville, Arkansas, is conducting market research to procure two Toolcat UW56 utility work vehicles with responses due June 26, 2026. This is an RFI only and does not constitute a commitment to contract; the agency will use responses to determine whether to pursue a small business set-aside, sole source, or unrestricted competition. The vehicles will support grounds department staff in brush removal, debris sweeping, material handling, and snow removal operations.

The procurement includes one 8B chipper (Part Number 7117662), one snow blower (Model M7047), two 130CC motor packages, and operator training. Delivery is required to the Fayetteville, Arkansas warehouse as soon as possible. The supplier must provide 1–2 hours of operator orientation training covering safety, controls, HVAC operation, and maintenance intervals, and factory training for at least one VA employee on maintenance and repair operations.

Respondents must address seven specific inquiries: manufacturer size (small or large business), compliance with the Non-Manufacturer Rule, authorized OEM distributor status (grey market items are not acceptable), company name and points of contact with UEI and CAGE codes, small business certifications (SB, SDVOSB, VOSB, HUBZone, or 8(a) status), availability under government-wide contracts or schedules (GWAC, GSA Schedule, FSS, IDIQ, or BPA), and product manufacturing location. Vendors should submit estimated market research pricing. Responses are due by 4:00 PM Central Time on June 26, 2026, to Tabitha Crosby at tabitha.crosby@va.gov with subject line "RFI 36C25626Q0951 - Toolcat UW56 Utility Work Vehicle."

NAICS code 336999; PSC code 4910.