Utility Task Vehicle

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 4 is seeking to procure a Kubota RTV-X1100CWL-H utility task vehicle (UTV) or equivalent for the VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System. The solicitation (36C24425Q0255) requires a UTV with specific technical specifications, including an enclosed cab with heating and A/C, hydraulic dump bed, hydrostatic transmission, diesel engine, and 4-wheel drive. The vehicle must meet precise dimensional requirements, not exceeding 65 inches wide, 120 inches long, and 83 inches high, and include additional features such as nighttime lighting, safety strobe beacon, power steering, and a 2-inch trailer hitch receiver. Potential vendors must submit quotes via email to mcdaniel.brayboy@va.gov, including delivery lead time, vendor UEI number, and manufacturer part/stock numbers. Critical deadlines include questions due by January 10, 2025, at 11:00 AM, and final quotes due by January 13, 2025, at 1:00 PM EST.

The solicitation is a 100% small business set-aside under NAICS category 336110 for Automobile and Light Duty Motor Vehicle Manufacturing. The procurement is specifically for the Prosthetic service staff at the VA Pittsburgh Medical Center H.J. Heinz campus, aimed at replacing an existing outdated UTV used for transporting heavy items. The period of performance is scheduled from January 17, 2025, to March 31, 2025, with the vehicle to be delivered to Sharpsburg, PA 15215. While specific award value is not detailed in the documents, the solicitation indicates a targeted procurement for a single utility vehicle to meet the healthcare system's operational needs. The contract will be awarded to a small business that can meet the technical specifications and submit a competitive quote within the specified timeframe.