2590--Prime Mover Lift Accessory
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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), is conducting a Sources Sought to identify qualified sources for modifying a Prime Mover Lift vehicle at the James A. Haley Veterans Hospital in Tampa, FL. The requirement involves replacing the current stake body with a crane body to enhance emergency response capabilities. This is for market research and planning purposes only. Responses are due by March 3, 2026.
Scope of Work
The James A. Haley Veterans Hospital requires modification to its prime mover vehicle for use during emergency responses. This involves removing the existing stake body and installing a crane body. Specific requirements include:
- Platform Installation: Furnishing and installing a 16' treadplate steel platform with a headboard, specific dimensions, and undercoating.
- Crane Installation: Furnishing and installing a Stellar 4421 (or equal) telescopic crane with a 16,000 lb capacity, including stabilizers, outriggers, boom support, electric wiring, and a battery box with an auxiliary battery.
- Auxiliary Battery System: Providing and installing an underbody toolbox for an auxiliary battery, including a 27DM battery, 300A solid-state battery disconnect, and appropriate wiring.
- Associated Components: Installation of various components such as cross sills, long sills, mounting kits, bulkheads, stake racks, outrigger tubes, mud flap plates, and related hardware. The equipment must meet or exceed listed salient characteristics and function as designed.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Sources Sought (for market research)
- NAICS Code: 336211 (Motor Vehicle Body Manufacturing)
- Size Standard: 1,000 Employees
- Place of Performance: James A. Haley Veterans Hospital, 13000 Bruce B. Downs Blvd, Tampa, FL 33612
- Period of Performance: From time of award to project completion (delivery/installation within 120 days of purchase order).
- Response Due: Tuesday, March 3, 2026, 12:00 PM Eastern Standard Time
- Published: February 24, 2026
Response Requirements
Interested parties should submit the following via email to Katrina Tavares (katrina.tavares@va.gov):
- Business Name, Address, Website, Point of Contact (Name, Phone, Email)
- Unique Entity ID (UEI)
- Business Size classification (e.g., SDVOSB, VOSB, WOSB, Small Business, HUBZone, Large Business, Non-profit)
- Subcontracting plans (estimated percentage self-performed)
- Details on existing Government Contracts (Agency, Contract Number, POC)
- General estimated pricing (for market research only)
- Capability Statement summarizing technical capabilities
- Feedback or suggestions on the attached Scope of Work (SOW)
Important Notes
This is not a solicitation or request for proposals and does not guarantee a future contract award. Responses are for information and planning purposes only and will not be reimbursed. A solicitation may be published on SAM.gov at a later date, requiring separate responses. Do not contact VA Medical Center staff.