3990--COMPACT TRACK LOADER-

Amendment / Modification

This amendment (0001) to solicitation 36C25526Q00280 provides answers to vendor questions, establishes a deadline for submitting further questions, and updates line items.

Specifically:

• Questions and Answers (Q&A) have been attached.

• The deadline for submitting questions is Wednesday, April 15th, 2026, at 08:00 am CT.

• Line Item 0001 has been updated to remove the mention of "Kubota".

• New line items 0007 and 0008 have been added to account for trade-in items (a 2012 Bobcat Skid Loader and Bobcat Buckets).

• The Price/Cost Schedule has been modified to remove "Kubota" from Line Item 0001 and add Line Items 0007 and 0008 for trade-in equipment.

• The Q&A section addresses clarifications regarding the Bobcat machine, attachments, the upgrade package, and experience requirements.

• The deadline for submitting questions has been clarified.

• Offerors should ensure their proposals reflect the updated line items, including the trade-in equipment.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for the purchase of a Brand Name or Equal Kubota Compact Track Skid Loader and associated accessories for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Medical Center Grounds Department. The goal is to provide a more industrialized and capable equipment solution for grounds maintenance, reducing the need for rentals or contracted services and offering long-term cost savings.

• Compact Track Skid Loader:

  • Brand Name or Equal to Kubota SVL97-2HFC or equivalent.
  • 96.4 hp Turbo Diesel Engine (turbocharged for lugging power).
  • Minimum 2,900 lbs. rated operating capacity.
  • Minimum 8,200 lbs. tipping load.
  • Tier 4 emissions (no Diesel Particulate filter or ReGen required).
  • HVAC, fully sealed and pressurized cabin.
  • Two speed travel, high and low flow hydraulics.
  • Ground pressure not to exceed 6.2 psi.
  • Full joystick control.
  • Back up alarm and camera.
  • 2-year or 2,000-hour full warranty (or better on tracks).
  • Training for VAMC staff on maintenance and repair.

• Attachments:

  • Appropriately sized smooth bucket (low profile).
  • Appropriately sized tooth bucket (low profile).

• Services:

  • Delivery and installation at Colmery O'Neil VAMC, Topeka, KS.
  • On-site service and repair availability within 30 miles of campus.

• Contract Type: Not explicitly stated, but implied to be a fixed-price contract for commercial products.

• Period of Performance: Delivery within 60 Days After Receipt of Order (ARO).

• Estimated Value: Not stated.

• Submission Deadline: April 20, 2026, 4:30 pm CDT.

• Submission Method: Email quotes to jessica.hansroth@va.gov. The subject line should read: RFQ 36C25526Q0280.

• Required Documents: Completed SF1449, Price/Cost Schedule, FAR 52.252-2 certification, VAAR 852.219-76 certification, and a Distributor Letter.

• Evaluation: Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA). Proposals will be evaluated for technical acceptability first, then award will be made to the lowest priced technically acceptable offer.

• This acquisition is set aside exclusively for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs) that are certified by the SBA and meet the small business size standard for NAICS code 333924 (900 Employees).

• Offerors must provide completed certification for VAAR 852.219-76.

• The solicitation is for Brand Name or Equal items.

• Buy America Act and Limitations on Subcontracting apply.

• NMR Waiver 333924 is utilized.

• Trade-in value for current equipment may be considered.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a synopsis for a Request for Proposals (RFQ) for the furnishing of one (1) Bobcat Skid Loader for the Colmery-Oneil VA Medical Center in Topeka, KS. The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contract Office (NCO) 15, intends to release the full solicitation.

• Procurement of one (1) Bobcat Skid Loader.

• Replacement of an existing Bobcat Skid Loader.

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price.

• Anticipated Award: Single award.

• The anticipated full solicitation posting date is approximately April 7, 2026.

• Response Date/Time/Zone: 04-07-2026 4:30pm CENTRAL TIME, CHICAGO, USA.

• All questions must be submitted in writing via email in sufficient time prior to the solicitation closing date.

• Amendments to the solicitation will be posted on Sam.gov only; hard copies will not be mailed.

• Set-Aside: Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB).

• All qualified SDVOSB concerns are encouraged to submit a quote.

• All Offerors must be registered in the SAM database.

• All SDVOSB Offerors must be SBA certified.

• NAICS Code: 333924 – Industrial Truck, Tractor, Trailer, and Stacker Machinery Manufacturing; size standard is 900 employees.

• Place of Performance: Colmery-Oneil VA Medical Center, 2200 SW Gage Blvd, Topeka, KS 66622.

• Point of Contact for questions: Jessica Hansroth, Contract Specialist, Jessica.hansroth@va.gov.