3805--Front End Loader Hot Springs VAMC
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
This is Amendment 0001 to RFQ 36C26326Q0415 for a Front End Loader at the Hot Springs VAMC in Hot Springs, SD. This amendment provides responses to vendor questions, clarifies delivery and training requirements, and adds a new FAR clause. The opportunity is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside. Quotes are now due by May 21, 2026, at 4:00 PM CDT.
Scope of Change
This amendment addresses vendor inquiries and modifies several aspects of the solicitation:
- Delivery Timeframe: ARO delivery is specified between 7:30 AM and 4:00 PM Mountain Time.
- Site Access & Delivery: No site access restrictions at Hot Springs VAMC; Building 30 designated for delivery and staging. VA will assist with offloading equipment.
- Equipment Condition: Equipment must be delivered "ready-to-use" and undergo a general Pre-Delivery Inspection (PDI) upon arrival.
- Temporary Storage: VA may require temporary storage if delivery precedes training.
- Training Requirements: Basic operator training is required, approximately one hour of hands-on instruction. Trainees are assumed to have prior experience. Training must include daily maintenance and safety inspections, with formal sign-off or certification documentation required. Instructor credentials are not specifically mandated. Hands-on training can occur on the same day as delivery.
- Recorded Training: If recorded, training must be in MP4 format, viewable on Microsoft Windows, and a general recording of the session is sufficient.
- New Clause: FAR 52.222-90, "Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors (APR 2026)," has been added, outlining non-discriminatory DEI activities, reporting, and compliance.
Contract & Timeline
- Original RFQ: 36C26326Q0415 for Earth Moving And Excavating Equipment (3805)
- Set-Aside: Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)
- Response Due: May 21, 2026, 4:00 PM CDT
- Published Date: May 14, 2026
- Department/Agency: Department of Veterans Affairs, NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 23 (36C263)
Submission Impact
Offerors must sign and return this Amendment 0001 to robert.bennett8@va.gov to remain eligible for consideration. The due date for quotes has been extended to May 21, 2026, at 4:00 PM CDT.