2420--36C255-26-AP-0917 Toolcat (Bobcat) Kansas City VA Medical Center
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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), Kansas City VA Medical Center (KCVAMC), is soliciting proposals for a brand name Bobcat Toolcat Utility Work Machine (UW56 Model#M1225) and associated attachments and services. This acquisition aims to provide a long-term, cost-effective solution for grounds maintenance, allowing the reuse of existing compatible attachments and reducing reliance on external rentals or contracted services. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Offers are due February 20, 2026, by 10:00 a.m. CT.
Scope of Work
The procurement is for one new, current production Bobcat Toolcat Utility Work Machine and specific Bobcat brand attachments. The Toolcat must be fully compatible with KCVAMC's existing Bobcat Toolcat-style attachments. The requirement includes:
- Delivery and Installation: To KCVAMC, Kansas City, MO, with coordination required 14 business days in advance.
- Warranty: Two-year extended or 2,000-hour full warranty on tractor and loader, totaling four years or 4,000 hours.
- Training: On-site operator and maintenance training for KCVAMC Grounds Department staff.
- Documentation: Required manuals and documentation.
- Service Facility: Contractor must ensure a licensed and certified Bobcat dealer/service facility is available within 50 miles of KCVAMC for parts, warranty, and repair.
- Attachments: Includes a 3-Point Hitch, 72" Brushcat, 62" combination bucket, SP13 sand and salt spreader, 6K severe-duty pallet fork frame and teeth, 60" snow V-blade, and 68" angle broom.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm-fixed price.
- Period of Performance: Delivery is due 120 Days After Receipt of Order (ARO).
- Questions Due: February 11, 2026, by 8:00 a.m. CT.
- Offers Due: February 20, 2026, by 10:00 a.m. CT.
- Published Date: February 6, 2026.
Submission & Evaluation
- Submission Method: Electronically via email to Erika Kobulnicky (Erika.Kobulnicky@va.gov).
- Offer Requirements: Signed SF-1449, completed Price Schedule, acknowledgment of amendments, complete representations and certifications in SAM, a technical response demonstrating ability to meet SOW requirements (including emergency response), and an authorized distributor letter from the OEM.
- Evaluation Factors: Technical Capability, Past Performance, and Price are all considered equal in comparative analysis.
Eligibility / Set-Aside
- Set-Aside: This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside.
- Preference: VA Veterans First Contracting Program preference will be applied (SDVOSB, then VOSB, then other small businesses).
- Registration: Offerors must be registered in SAM. SDVOSB/VOSB tier eligibility requires specific SBA registration.
- Contractor Requirements: Must be the manufacturer or an authorized distributor/dealer of Bobcat equipment. All equipment must be new, current production.
Additional Notes
Offerors must indicate the predominant place of manufacture for their offered end products (United States or outside the United States) for statistical reporting purposes.