2320--Sources Sought: UTILITY TERRAIN VEHICLE (UTV) for the Northport VA Medical Center.
Overview
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Place of Performance
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Set Aside
Original Source
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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), VISN 02, Network Contracting Office 2, is conducting a Sources Sought to identify potential qualified sources for one Utility Terrain Vehicle (UTV) for the Northport VA Medical Center in Northport, NY. This is for market research and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. Responses are due by June 3rd, 2026, at 1600 EST.
Scope of Work
The VA requires a crew cab, 6-passenger UTV with an All-Weather Cab Enclosure and off-road capability for the Engineering Service. The UTV will be used to transport personnel, tools, equipment, and materials across the 268-acre campus, including off-road and restricted-access areas. Key salient characteristics include:
- All-terrain tires, 14" wheels
- Front power windows, 4" LCD rider information center
- 4-Wheel Hydraulic Disc Brakes, Dual LED Headlights
- Electronic Power Steering, Mud Guards (if available)
- 4500 LB Winch w/ Rope, Auto Stop, and wireless remote
- 4-stroke twin cylinder DOHC Engine (82 HP minimum)
- 16.3' or 17.5' Turning Radius
- Gas-assist dump box with Lock & Ride accessory integration
- Minimum 1100 Lb. Payload Capacity, Minimum 2500 Lb. Towing Capacity
- 14" Ground Clearance
- Anti-theft system
- Factory Installed Heat and Air conditioning with defrost function
Delivery of the equipment is required within 60 days of award. The VA has a preference for domestically manufactured items.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought (Market Research)
- NAICS Code: 336110 (Automobile and Light Duty Motor Vehicle Manufacturing) with a size standard of 1,500 employees.
- Set-Aside: Information is being gathered to determine potential set-asides; respondents should indicate their business size status.
- Response Due: June 3rd, 2026, 1600 EST
- Published: May 27th, 2026
Submission Requirements
Interested parties must submit responses via email to Jonatan.Rondon@va.gov. Responses should include:
- Company name, address, point of contact, and business size status (e.g., SDVOSB, VOSB, Hubzone, WOSB, Large Business).
- Confirmation if the company is considered small under NAICS 336110.
- Indication of whether the company is a manufacturer, distributor, or offers an equivalent solution.
- Details on designated distributors (if a large business).
- Information on altering/assembling/modifying items (if a small business distributor/reseller).
- Estimated percentage breakdowns for self-performed vs. subcontracted work.
- Federal contract details (FSS, GSA, NAC, NASA SEWP, etc.) and if items are on schedule.
- General pricing for market research purposes.
- Capabilities demonstrating how proposed "equal to items" meet all salient characteristics.
- Confirmation of domestic or foreign manufacturing.
- Feedback or suggestions on salient characteristics/statement of work.
- Sam.gov Unique Entity ID number.
Additional Notes
This notice is solely for information and planning. Responses are not offers and cannot be accepted to form a binding contract. A solicitation may be published at a later date, and interested parties must respond to that announcement separately.