3750--SmithCO Sweeper Lawn or Equal
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), Network Contracting Office 20 (NCO 20), is issuing a presolicitation for a SmithCO Sweepstar Brand Name or Equal Lawn Sweeper for the VA Southern Oregon Rehabilitation Center & Clinics in White City, Oregon. This acquisition is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside and is anticipated to result in a single Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) contract. The tentative solicitation issue date is March 3, 2026, with quotes due by March 4, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for a lawn sweeper meeting specific minimum technical specifications:
- Self-contained, three-wheel tricycle configuration with zero-turn front wheel steering capability.
- Dual rear hydraulic drive wheels and a rear-mounted hydraulic high-lift debris hopper.
- Operator canopy equipped with a Roll Over Protection System (ROPS) and integrated seat belts.
- Powered by an 18-horsepower gasoline engine. A Statement of Work (SOW) will be included in the forthcoming solicitation. The Product Service Code (PSC) is 3750 (Gardening Implements and Tools).
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Single Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) contract.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside under FAR Part 12.
- NAICS Code: 333112 (Lawn and Garden Tractor and Home Lawn and Garden Equipment Manufacturing) with a small business size standard of 1,500 employees.
- RFQ Number: 36C26026Q0195.
- Tentative Solicitation Issue Date: March 3, 2026.
- Response Due Date: March 4, 2026, 11:00 AM Pacific Time.
- Anticipated Award Date: Around April 3, 2026.
Evaluation & Eligibility
Award will be made to the lowest priced quote that meets the brand name or equal requirements from an authorized source (e.g., original manufacturer, authorized dealer/reseller). All responsible sources may submit a quotation. Prospective contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at https://sam.gov/ to be eligible for award.
Additional Information
The solicitation will be available via the Contracting Opportunities website, https://sam.gov/. Telephonic requests for the solicitation will not be honored.
- Primary Point of Contact: Robert B. Weeks (robert.weeks@va.gov).
- Secondary Point of Contact: Helen Woods (helen.woods@va.gov).