2320--Grapple Truck- updated RFQ

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for the procurement of one (1) 2026 Track Truck Grapple Loader, Name Brand or Equal, for the C.W. Bill Young VA Medical Center's Environmental Management Service (EMS) Grounds. The grapple truck is needed to efficiently clear downed trees and limbs after severe weather events, assist with tree trimming, and clear paths in conservancy areas. This equipment is critical for timely cleanup operations, as demonstrated by past hurricane response efforts where delays occurred due to the lack of such a vehicle.

• One (1) 2026 Track Truck Grapple Loader (Name Brand or Equal).

• Specific chassis: 2025 International MV607, Transmission A2000, Fuel Type Diesel, Brake Type Airbrake.

• Specific body: 2026 HDX 1717 Body in PI Black, Single Door.

• Controls: Quadstick Mech Controls.

• Operator Station: Dual Walk Through with Platform H-rating Heat Shield.

• Bucket: Standard 60 Inch.

• Options: PTO Hour Meter, 18x18x48 Toolbox, Mounted Under Body, Safety Lights, Work Lights, RV-550 Camera in Tail, Hose Guards, Grille Mount Strobes (Amber), Amber LED Flashers, Work lights curb side, Work lights street side.

• Salient Characteristics include a minimum 20 ft boom reach with a 4 ft telescoping extension, minimum 3200 lbs. lift at full extension, minimum 20 cubic yards capacity, minimum 23 tons dump body hoist capacity, ANSI Z245 compliance, automatic transmission, and dual joysticks.

• Protective Paint Coating: Standard Imron Industrial Urethane (Name Brand or Equal).

• Motor: Kohler ECH980 38 HP Gas Motor (Name Brand or Equal).

• Installation of Motor and Control System: Kohler EFI 38HP Package# RC1458-040 (Name Brand or Equal).

• Cutter Wheel: Belt-driven with eight (8) Greenteeth (Name Brand or Equal), minimum 18 in. diameter and 0.5 in. thick.

• Contract Period: Base Period of Performance (POP) Begin: 03-13-2026, POP End: 05-14-2026.

• Delivery: 60 Days After Receipt of Order (ARO).

• NAICS Code: 333924 - Industrial Truck, Tractor, Trailer, and Stacker Machinery Manufacturing.

• Size Standard: 900 Employees.

• Offer Due Date/Local Time: 03-02-2026, 14:00 EST.

• Offers must be submitted electronically via email to michael.shook@va.gov in PDF format, labeled "RFQ 36C24826Q0329 Grapple.(Quote).pdf".

• Quotes must include Volume 1 (Technical) and Volume 2 (Pricing).

• Technical Documentation: Past performance (within two years) and manufacturer's authorization or seller's distribution agreement.

• Pricing: Must include base and all option years, warranty terms, and be completed on the SF 1449.

• Evaluation Factors: Technical Capability, Past Performance, and Price. Technical and Past Performance are equally assessed and combined. Quotations will be compared to determine the best benefit to the Government.

• This acquisition is UNRESTRICTED.

• However, VAAR 852.219-73 and 852.219-76 indicate potential set-aside for Certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB). Offerors must be certified and listed in the SBA certification database.

• Evaluation credit will be assigned for SDVOSB/VOSB prime contractors registered in the VIP database.

• Solicitation Number: 36C24826Q0329.

• Issued by: Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 8 (NCO 8).

• Delivery to: C.W. Bill Young VA Medical Center, Bay Pines, FL 33744.

• Technical questions deadline: February 24, 2026, 10:00 am EST.

Solicitation

This solicitation is for the purchase of a grapple truck for the C.W. Bill Young Veterans Medical Center EMS Grounds. The primary purpose is to improve the efficiency and timeliness of clearing roads and parking lots of downed trees and limbs following hurricanes and severe weather events. It will also be used for regular tree trimming and clearing paths in the conservancy.

• Purchase of one grapple truck.

• The truck is needed to efficiently and effectively pick up debris, including very large fallen trees and hefty quantities of debris, which has previously caused delays and required emergency procurements.

• Solicitation Number: 36C24826Q0329

• Place of Performance: C.W. Bill Young Veterans Medical Center, 10000 Bay Pines Blvd., Bay Pines, FL 33744, USA

• Product Service Code: 2320

• NAICS Code: 333924

• Response Date/Time/Zone: 03-02-2026 14:00 EASTERN TIME, NEW YORK, USA

• Archive: 15 days after the response date.

• Set-Aside: SDVOSBC (Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business)

• Contracting Office Address: Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 8 (NCO 8), 10,000 Bay Pines Blvd, Bay Pines FL 33744.

• Agency Contact's Email: michael.shook@va.gov (Contracting Officer)

Sources Sought / Market Research

This notice is issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 8 (NCO 8) for informational and planning purposes to conduct market research. The goal is to identify qualified Small Businesses (SB), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB), and Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (VOSB) capable of providing a specific grapple truck. This is not a solicitation, and no bids or quotes are requested at this time.

The C.W. Bill Young Veterans Medical Center EMS Grounds requires one (1) 2026 Track Truck Grapple Loader (Brand Name or Equal) with specific features for tasks such as picking up downed trees and limbs after severe weather, clearing roads and parking lots, and tree trimming. The truck is needed to improve efficiency and timeliness in debris removal.

Key equipment specifications include:

• 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.

Interested SDVOSBs, VOSBs, and SBs should reply via email to michael.shook@va.gov if they are interested and capable of providing the product/service. Responses should include a capability statement and, if applicable, a letter of supply. The deadline for responses is February 19, 2026, at 14:00 Eastern Time.

Responses will assist in determining if the requirement can be set aside for SDVOSBs. If insufficient SDVOSB responses are received, it may be solicited as a VOSB or SB set-aside. If no or insufficient small business responses are received, it may be solicited as unrestricted.

• Solicitation Number: 36C24826Q0329
• Response Date: February 19, 2026, 14:00 Eastern Time
• Contracting Office: Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 8 (NCO 8), Bay Pines, FL 33744
• Place of Performance: C.W. Bill Young Veterans Medical Center, Bay Pines, FL 33744