The Department of Veterans Affairs is conducting a sources sought notice for a Skid Steer Loader, focusing on gathering market research from potential suppliers. This opportunity is particularly relevant for small businesses, including those that qualify under socio-economic categories such as Veteran-Owned Small Businesses, as the notice indicates potential set-asides. Vendors interested in responding must provide detailed information about their capabilities, including their Unique Entity Identifier, and should be aware that this is not a solicitation for bids, but rather a request for information.
Analysis by Mindy, grounded in the SAM.gov notice.
Description
Statement of Work - Draft
Fort Meade Skid steer Replacement
Fort Meade Facilities has a requirement to purchase a Skid Steer with the salient characteristics below.
Table 1 – Package Items Summary
Nomenclature
Quantity
Skid Steer
1
Delivery and Receiving
Delivery and receipt of the proposed items is anticipated to be directed to the location identified below. Confirmation of delivery location will be provided by the VA POC post-award. Delivery must be coordinated with VA Logistics POC prior to any attempts at delivery.
Post-award the vendor will coordinate delivery prior to beginning. Once the dates have been confirmed, modifications to the schedule are subject to written approval by the Veterans Affairs Point of Contact (VA POC). Schedule changes that are beyond the dates specified in the contract will require approval by the Contracting Officer and a contract modification.
Delivery shall be Freight on Board (FOB) - Destination
Delivery Address:
Veterans Health Administration,
VA Black Hills Health Care System –
Fort Meade Campus
113 Comanche Rd
Fort Meade, SD 57741
Delivery Hours: The delivery of items identified in this document shall take place during normal business hours which are defined as: 0800 to 1530 (i.e.: 8:00am to 3:30pm Mountain Time), Monday through Friday, and excluding Federal Holidays.
Labeling of delivered items shall include the awarded contract number and VA purchase order number for identification and reference upon receipt of product.
Delivery and Installation includes offloading the equipment from the truck, setting up the equipment according to the manufacturers specification and testing the equipment to verify that it is operational. Equipment installation paperwork & warranty information must be handed to the approved government contact onsite.
Training The vendor shall coordinate through the VA POC to provide a hands-on training session to 4 or less staff selected by the VA. In addition, the vendor shall provide additional training documents to the VA POC for training additional people at a future date.
Standard Warranty The products shall be covered by vendor’s standard warranty terms and provisions. Vendors to provide their standard warranty information in their quotes.
The warranty period set forth therein shall be for two year following delivery and acceptance of the product by the VA POC. The vendor shall extend such warranty directly to the customer as if such customer had purchased the Products directly from the manufacturer.
Salient Characteristics
Salient Characteristics BHHCS Fort Meade Skid Steer Replacement
In no order of importance, the proposed Lawn Sweeper must (Have / Be / Able to):
Maintenance Manuals
Wheeled Skid steer Loader
Telescopic boom
74 HP motor
Single lift arm
Left side entry door
Capacity 3208 Lb.
Cab with AC, heat and defrost
Programable joystick operating levers
Quick Hitch attachment for putting on different attachments
Diesel motor
High Flow hydraulics
Tires- 12’x16.5-10PR
Hydraulic connections on the front of the machine.
6’ 1” bucket width
User Manuals
The vendor must supply pre-cleaning and reprocessing instructions for Use (IFU).
In Service Training- The vendor must be able to provide in-service training once delivered
Security
Contractor and subcontractor personnel will be escorted by VA personnel while on VA property
Source: SAM.gov, as posted. Verify the current solicitation before responding.
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