2305--Brand Name Only: Kubota Diesel utility Vehicle UTV in support of the Sioux Falls VA Healthcare System

Request for Information / Sources Sought

This is a Sources Sought notice from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), VISN 23, seeking information on qualified business sources capable of providing specific Kubota Diesel Utility Vehicles (UTVs) on a Brand Name Only basis. This notice is for market research purposes and is NOT a solicitation. The VA is gathering information to understand the marketplace and potentially inform a future acquisition.

• Product: Brand Name Kubota Diesel Utility Vehicle UTV, specifically the Kubota RTVX2C-PKLH-1 model.
• Quantity: Four (4) UTVs.
• Engine: Must be a Kubota diesel engine (no gasoline engines). The VA cites existing maintenance parts and knowledge of this engine as the reason.
• Drivetrain: Four-wheel drive with minimum HIGH and LOW modes.
• Lighting: Front and rear LED work lights, and a strobe light mount kit.
• Cab: Factory cab with A/C, heater, defroster, roll downside windows, and sun visors.
• Accessories: Front and rear mudflaps, backup alarm, trailer hitch ball mount, and a cargo clamp kit.
• Specific Part Numbers: A detailed list of required Kubota part numbers and quantities for the UTV and its accessories is provided.

No contract details are available as this is not a solicitation.

• Response Deadline: No later than 10:00 AM CST on April 22, 2026.
• Submission Method: All responses and questions must be emailed to marie.weathers@va.gov.
• Subject Line: Responses must include "Sources Sought Kubota UTV 36C26326Q0567" in the email subject line.
• Evaluation: Responses will be used for market research. No reimbursement will be made for costs associated with providing information. The government is not obligated to acknowledge receipt or provide feedback.

This is a Brand Name Only requirement. The notice does not specify any set-aside.

• The VA explicitly states "AT THIS TIME NO SOLICITATION EXISTS. (DO NOT REQUEST A COPY OF THE SOLICITATION)."
• Respondents should not include proprietary, classified, confidential, or sensitive information.
• A future solicitation may be published based on responses, but this notice does not guarantee an award or obligate the government.
• A "Response Form to Sources Sought Notice" is referenced as an attachment.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a "Sources Sought Information and Capabilities" form. It is designed to collect information from potential vendors regarding their company's capabilities and socio-economic classifications. This information helps the government understand market capacity and potential small business participation for future opportunities.

• Company Information: Fields for Company Name, Address, UEI Number, Point of Contact, Phone Number, and Email Address.
• Socio-economic Classification: Checkboxes for various classifications including Small Business, Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB), Small Disadvantage Business, Women-owned Small Business, Economically Disadvantaged Small Business, HUBZone, 8(a) Certified, and Other.
• Detailed Information: Questions asking:
  1. The percentage of contracted services the company can complete as the prime contractor.
  2. The percentage of contracted services the company would subcontract.

Vendors should complete this form to indicate their interest and capabilities related to a potential government opportunity. It is crucial for demonstrating eligibility for set-aside contracts and for providing the government with data on prime contracting and subcontracting capabilities.