3710--VR&E Agricultural Equipment
Overview
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Set Aside
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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), specifically the Veterans Benefits Administration, is soliciting quotes for agricultural equipment under Solicitation Number 36C10D26Q0072. This requirement is for "Brand Name Equipment" only, intended for a veteran beneficiary. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Quotes are due by April 15, 2026, at 10:00 AM EST.
Scope of Work
The VA seeks to procure specific agricultural equipment:
- One Unverferth 2755XL Seed Tender with 6 Way Remote Control, 2520 Scale Package, Pintle Hitch, and 2 Stage Downspout.
- One complete Bergman Agri-Speed Tractor Hitch Assembly (1 1/8 inch Draw Bar Pin Size).
- Two complete Bergman Agri-Speed Wagon Hitch Assemblies (1 inch Tongue Pin Size).
All items must be brand-new manufactured, covered by full manufacturer warranty, and delivered within 10 days of award to the veteran's residence (an operational farm) in Green Fork, IN. The delivery location must be accessible by commercial delivery vehicles, including tractor trailers. Used, reconditioned, or remanufactured supplies, or those with third-party warranties, are not permitted.
Contract Details
- Solicitation Number: 36C10D26Q0072
- Agency: Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Benefits Administration
- NAICS Code: 333111 - Farm Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing (Size Standard: 1250 Employees)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Contract Period: April 16, 2026 - April 24, 2026
- Payment Terms: Net 30, calculated from the later of the billing office receiving a proper invoice or the government's acceptance of all delivered supplies.
Submission & Evaluation
- Quote Due Date: April 15, 2026, 10:00 AM EST.
- Submission Method: Via email to Thomas.Landers@va.gov. Quotes must be in .pdf or .xlsx format, with the Solicitation Number in the subject line.
- Amendment #1 Impact: Offerors must include a copy of Page 1 of Amendment #1 (36C10D26Q0072 0001), with Boxes 8 and 15a-c completed, when submitting their quotes.
- Evaluation: Award will be based on best value, considering Technical acceptability (approximately equal to cost or price) and Price reasonableness. Technical factors include ability to provide required equipment, authorized reseller status, delivery capability, and vendor responsibility.
- Eligibility: Vendors must have a current and active SAM registration and provide documentation supporting OEM authorized reseller status and warranty.
Key Clarifications (from Amendment #1)
- Delivery is to the veteran's residence (operational farm), accessible by commercial delivery vehicles.
- Only brand-new manufactured items with full manufacturer warranty are accepted.
- CLINs 2 & 3 refer to complete Bergman Agri-Speed Hitch Assemblies, with pin sizes matching existing equipment.