3950--Sources Sought - Brand Name or Equal - 120 Foot or Greater Boom Lift - VA Black Hills Health Care System
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) Black Hills Health Care System is conducting a Sources Sought for market research to identify businesses capable of providing a 2027 JLG 1200SJP Diesel Telescopic Boom Lift and accessories. This is a Brand Name or Equal procurement. This notice is for information and planning purposes only; it is not a solicitation, and no contract will be awarded from it. Responses will inform the government's acquisition strategy, including potential set-asides for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, Veteran-Owned, and other small business categories. Responses are due by June 2, 2026, at 12:00 PM Central Time.
Scope of Work
The VA requires a 120-foot or greater boom lift with specific salient characteristics:
- Vertical Reach: Minimum 120 feet platform height.
- Horizontal Outreach: No less than 70 feet.
- Platform Capacity: Minimum 500 lb unrestricted, 750-1,000 lb restricted.
- Jib: Articulating or telescoping jib for multi-axis positioning.
- Powertrain: Diesel-powered for outdoor industrial environments.
- Tires: Foam-filled, rough terrain tires.
- Platform Rotation: Minimum 150-180 degrees.
- Required Accessories: Cold weather package, 36x96 inch platform, self-closing gate, bolt-on or integrated fall arrest anchor system, and an integrated on-board AC generator (110-120V) with a 1/2-inch air line to the platform.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Sources Sought (Market Research)
- NAICS Code: 333924 – Industrial Truck, Tractor, Trailer, and Stacker Machinery Manufacturing (Size Standard: 900 employees).
- Product Service Code: 3950 – Winches, Hoists, Cranes, and Derricks.
- Place of Performance: VA Black Hills Health Care System, Hot Springs, SD 57747.
- Estimated Contract Period: July 22, 2026 – January 21, 2027.
- Response Due: June 2, 2026, at 12:00 PM Central Time.
- Published: May 26, 2026.
Information Requested
Interested vendors must provide:
- Firm's socio-economic categories, SAM Unique Entity ID, and Government Contract POC.
- Intent to provide brand name or an equal substitute (with detailed justification for equals).
- Ability to supply via existing government contracts (e.g., FSS, GSA).
- Subcontracting plans (if any).
- Estimated lead time for delivery.
- Manufacturer identification and proof of authorized reseller status (if applicable).
- Compliance with 13 CFR 121.406 (b).
- Identification of foreign-end products and completion of the Trade Agreements Certificate (FAR 52.225-6).
- Market research pricing for the requested supplies.
Evaluation
Responses will be used for market research to develop the acquisition strategy, including potential set-asides. Failure to respond accurately or completely to the questions may result in a non-responsive determination and affect the acquisition strategy.
Additional Notes
This is solely for information and planning. The government will not pay for information submitted. Proprietary information should be clearly marked. This notice does not constitute an offer, and responses cannot be accepted to form a binding contract.