W099--S02 36C24126Q0125 Combined Synopsis: Intent to Compete SB Set-Aside/RFQ

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration, Veterans Integrated Service Network 1 is soliciting quotes for the rental of snow removal and loader equipment, specifically two XCMG XC948U loaders equipped with snow removal attachments and associated equipment including 14-foot Sno Bandit JRB Snow Pushers and Rockland High Capacity Buckets. The solicitation (36C24126Q0125) requires the contractor to provide 24/7 service and support, with all repairs, preventative maintenance, and replacement parts included at no additional cost to the government, and repairs must be initiated within 24 hours of notification with replacement equipment provided if repairs cannot be completed promptly. The evaluation criteria is straightforward, with the lowest price being the sole determining factor for award. Interested vendors must submit quotes via email to carlos.ortiz3@va.gov by December 15, 2025 at 16:30 EDT. This is a small business set-aside procurement classified under NAICS code 532490 with a small business size standard of $40.0 million.

This procurement is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside, restricting competition to qualified small business entities. The equipment rental is required for the VAMC Togus campus in Maine and will span from January 1, 2025 through April 30, 2026, representing a 16-month service period. The specific equipment requirements include two XCMG XC948U loaders with Cummins B6.7 engines, four-wheel drive capability, and ROPS/FOPS certified cabs, along with detailed specifications for snow removal attachments and buckets. No incumbent contractor or current contractor information is identified in the solicitation. The contract is structured as a one-time purchase order with equipment rental services classified under Product Service Code W099, and the place of performance is the VAMC Togus facility in Maine.