3710--VR&E Agricultural Equipment
Overview
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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 (36C10D), has issued Solicitation 36C10D26Q0072 for the procurement of Brand Name agricultural equipment. This requirement is for a veteran beneficiary in Green Fork, IN. The solicitation is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Quotes are due by April 15, 2026, at 10:00 AM EDT.
Scope of Work
This opportunity requires the provision of specific brand-name agricultural equipment:
- 1 EA Unverferth Manufacturing 2755XL Seed Tender (with 6 Way Remote Control, 2520 Scale Package with Auto Conveyor Shutoff, Pintle Hitch, and 2 Stage Downspout).
- 1 EA Bergman Manufacturing Agri-Speed Tractor Hitch (1 1/8 inch Draw Bar Pin Size).
- 2 EA Bergman Manufacturing Agri-Speed Wagon Hitches (1 inch Tongue Pin Size). Only brand-new manufactured items with full manufacturer warranties will be accepted; no used, reconditioned, or remanufactured equipment. Delivery of all items is required within 10 days of award to the veteran's residence in Green Fork, IN, which is an operational farm accessible by commercial delivery vehicles. This is a Brand Name Only requirement; no alternatives or substitutions will be considered.
Contract Details
- Agency: Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Benefits Administration, Acquisition Directorate.
- Solicitation Number: 36C10D26Q0072
- NAICS Code: 333111 - Farm Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing (Size Standard: 1250 Employees)
- Contract Period: April 16, 2026 - April 24, 2026 (likely delivery/performance period).
- Payment Terms: Net 30, calculated from the later of proper invoice receipt or government acceptance.
Submission & Evaluation
- Offer Due Date: April 15, 2026, 10:00 AM EDT.
- Submission Method: Quotes must be submitted via email to thomas.landers@va.gov.
- Quote Format: Attachments in .pdf or .xlsx format. The Solicitation Number (36C10D26Q0072) must be included in the email subject line.
- Questions Deadline: April 13, 2026, 10:00 AM EST (passed). Answers were provided in Amendment #1.
- Evaluation: Award will be based on best value, considering Technical and Price. Technical acceptability is approximately equal to cost or price. Technical factors include the ability to provide required equipment, authorized reseller status, delivery capability, and vendor responsibility. Price will be evaluated for reasonableness.
- Amendment Acknowledgment: Offerors must include a copy of Page 1 of Amendment #1, with Boxes 8 and 15a-c completed, when submitting their quotes.
Eligibility & Notes
This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside, meaning only quotes from Small Business Concerns will be considered. Vendors must have a current and active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM). Documentation supporting authorized reseller status and warranty information must be provided. Quotes must remain valid for 30 days from the solicitation closing date. All Representations and Certifications must be completed electronically in SAM.