Tractor Spreader Lawn

This is a SOURCES SOUGHT ANNOUNCEMENT ONLY. It is neither a solicitation announcement nor a request for proposals or quotes and does not obligate the Government to award a contract. Requests for a solicitation will not receive a response. Responses to this Sources Sought must be in writing. The purpose of this Sources Sought Announcement is for market research to make appropriate acquisition decisions and to gain knowledge of potential qualified Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses and Veteran Owned Small Businesses. Responses to this notice shall include the following: (a) company name b) address (c) point of contact (d) phone, fax, and email (e) DUNS number (f) Cage Code (g) Tax ID Number (h) Type of small business, e.g. Services Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business, Veteran-owned small business, and must provide a capability statement that addresses the organizations qualifications and ability to perform as a contractor for the work described below. In addition, Service Disabled Veteran Owned Businesses or Veteran Owned Businesses who respond to a solicitation on this project must have an active/verified registration in VetBiz, located at http://vip.vetbiz.gov.
Description:
The Government is interested in gaining knowledge of potential businesses that would be able to distribute or manufacture the VENTRAC 4500Z 4000 SERIES TRACTOR or equal.
Responses due: 8/5/2018 at 1200 EST
BRAND NAME OR EQUAL
Brand Name: VENTRAC 4500Z 4000 SERIES TRACTOR
Manufacturer: VENTRAC 4500Z 4000 SERIES TRACTOR
Description - QTY
-VENTRAC 4500Z 4000 SERIES TRACTOR Qty 1
-Users/Maintenance Manuals 1 sets
-Warranty manufacturer s warranty
Wilmington VA Medical Center (460)
Wilmington, DE 19805
SCOPE OF WORK
BRAND NAME OR EQUAL
1. Title of Project:Â Multi-Function Tractor with accessories 460-16-3-5384-0088
2. Scope of Work: Supply 1 multi-function tractor that meets the following specifications:
Salient Characteristics:
The minimum requirements are as follows:
Compact Tractor:
32.5 HP Engine
All Wheel Drive
Travel Speed:
Low Range 5 mph forward/4 mph reverse
High Range 10 mph forward/8 mph reverse
Max Operating Speed 3600 rpm
Weight 1655 lbs.
Length: 81.5 with standard hitch
Width: 48.5
Wheelbase: 45 (front to rear axle)
Ground Clearance: 5 in.
Slop Rating 20°/30°
Accessory Mounting System
Enclosed Muffler
Enhanced Weight Transfer System
Pre-Wired Plug and Play Wire Harness
Fold-Down ROPS
Premium Comfort Seat
Advanced Electronic Instrument Panel
6 Function Warning Gauge and Alarm
Conveniently Located PTO Belt Tensioner
Onboard Diagnostic System
Sealed Electrical System
Thermostat Controlled Oil Cooler
Battery Disconnect Switch
Automotive Style Parking Brake
Universal PTO Switch
Enhanced Speed, Direction, Lift and Auxiliary) Operator Controls
Weight Transfer System
Tractor Cab Installed with the following accessories:
Mirrors
Cab Hazard Lights
Cab Strobe Lights
Cab Windshield Washer
Defrost Fan
Heater
52 Wide Snow Blower Attachment:
Snow Capacity 4500 lbs./min
Blowing Distance 35-40 ft.
Chute Rotation - 220°
Cutting Height 26.5
Auger Diameter 16
Auger RPM 197 rpm
Hydraulic Direction Controls
Fan Diameter 19.5
Fax RPM 790 rpm
55 V-Blade Snow Plow Attachment:
48 V width with ability to convert blade from scoop to straight blade
Turbine Blower Attachment:
180° Rotation
40 Drop width Spreader Attachment for spreading deicing materials:
Dimensions:
Overall Height 22
Overall Length 16
Drop Width 40
Overall Width 47
Weight 160 lbs.
Capacity 2.5 ft3/200 lbs.
Wireless Remote Control
Stainless Steel Construction
Hopper Cover
Universal Mounts
Agitation System
12V electric drive/transmission
Spread coarse materials such as bulk salt, and sand, as well as free flowing material such pelletized material and calcium flakes
3. Type of Contract: Firm-Fixed-Price.
4. Delivery: Delivery shall be F.O.B. Destination. Shipping address: 1601 Kirkwood Hwy, Wilmington, DE 19805 Building 10
The Government is not obligated to nor will it pay for or reimburse any costs associated with responding to this sources sought synopsis request. This notice shall not be construed as a commitment by the Government to issue a solicitation or ultimately award a contract, nor does it restrict the Government to a particular acquisition approach. The Government will in no way be bound to this information if any solicitation is issued. The North American Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 333112 (size standard to be considered small business is 1,500 employees). Notice to Potential Offerors: All Offerors who provide goods or services to the United States Federal Government must be registered in the System Award Management (SAM located on the web at www.sam.gov). It is desirable that any Offeror to have completed their business Online Representations and Certifications Application in the System for Award Management (SAM). Additionally, all companies that are distributors must have a manufacturers letter stating that they are an authorized distributor or reseller to prevent any Gray Market warranty issues. All interested Offerors should submit information to:
If you have an equal to item that you would like considered, please provide all documentation that identifies how the equal item meets or exceeds the minimum requirements outlined in the salient characteristics. For any items that you provide, please provide documentation that your company is an authorized distributor for those items.
John Ritter
Contract Specialist
Department of Veterans Affairs
NCO-4 Philadelphia, PA
Phone: 215-821-5001 ext. 9543
John.Ritter2@va.gov.