2320--Grapple Truck
Overview
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Network Contracting Office 8 (NCO 8), has issued a Solicitation (36C24826Q0329) for the purchase of one grapple truck for the C.W. Bill Young Veterans Medical Center EMS Grounds in Bay Pines, FL. This requirement is set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB). The truck is essential for efficient debris removal following severe weather events and for routine grounds maintenance. Responses are due March 2, 2026, at 14:00 Eastern Time.
Scope of Work
The C.W. Bill Young Veterans Medical Center EMS Grounds requires a grapple truck to significantly improve the efficiency and timeliness of clearing roads and parking lots of downed trees and limbs after hurricanes and severe weather. It will also be utilized for regular tree trimming and maintaining clear paths within the conservancy. This acquisition aims to prevent delays and the need for emergency procurements previously experienced due to the lack of appropriate equipment for large debris removal.
Key Equipment Specifications
The requirement is for one (1) 2026 Track Truck Grapple Loader (Brand Name or Equal) with the following features:
- Grapple Truck: TL-2 Lightning Loader Grapple Truck (or equal) with a minimum 20 ft boom reach (including 4 ft telescoping extension), minimum 3200 lbs. lift capacity when fully extended, minimum 20 cubic yards capacity, minimum 23 tons dump body hoist capacity, ANSI Z245 compliance, automatic transmission, and dual joysticks.
- Chassis: 2025 International MV607 with A2000 transmission, diesel fuel, and air brakes.
- Body: 2026 HDX 1717 Body in PI Black with a single door.
- Motor: Kohler ECH980 38 HP Gas Motor (or equal), gasoline fuel.
- Cutter Wheel: Belt-driven with eight (8) Greenteeth, minimum 18 in. diameter and 0.5 in. thick.
Contract & Timeline
- Solicitation Number: 36C24826Q0329
- Contract Type: Solicitation
- Product Service Code (PSC): 2320 (Trucks And Truck Tractors, Wheeled)
- NAICS Code: 333924
- Response Due: March 2, 2026, at 14:00 Eastern Time
- Published Date: February 20, 2026
- Place of Performance: C.W. Bill Young Veterans Medical Center, 10000 Bay Pines Blvd., Bay Pines, FL 33744, USA
Eligibility / Set-Aside
This opportunity is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside.
Submission Information
Interested parties should refer to the full solicitation document for complete submission instructions.
- Contracting Office: Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 8 (NCO 8), 10,000 Bay Pines Blvd, Bay Pines FL 33744.
- Primary Contact: Michael A Shook, Contract Specialist, Michael.Shook@va.gov, 813-927-7566.