4630--BRAND NAME OR EQUAL Vactor Vacuum Truck
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
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), specifically the Black Hills VA Health Care System, is conducting a Sources Sought to identify firms capable of providing a BRAND NAME OR EQUAL Vactor Vacuum Truck. This market research aims to inform future acquisition decisions. Responses are due by 4:00 PM Central Time, June 19, 2026.
Scope of Work
The primary requirement is for a Vactor Vacuum Truck with specific characteristics, including:
- 3 cu.yd debris body capacity.
- Vactor Supplied Chassis Single Axle 2027 Freightliner M2 106, 300 HP, 26000 GVWR.
- 40 GPM/2500 PSI Jet Rodder pump and 500' x 3/4" Sewer Hose.
- Boom controls, hose reel, and debris tank features.
- Safety features: alarms, cameras, emergency kits.
- Required documentation: Maintenance Manuals, User Manuals, pre-cleaning/reprocessing instructions.
- In-service training is required.
- Delivery is FOB Destination to Fort Meade, SD, Monday-Friday, 0800-1530 Mountain Time.
- Standard Warranty: Two years following delivery and acceptance.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought (Market Research)
- NAICS Code: 336120, Heavy Duty Truck Manufacturing (Size Standard: 1,500 employees).
- Set-Aside: None specified for this Sources Sought, but Limitations on Subcontracting (FAR 52.219-14, FAR 52.219-27) and the Nonmanufacturer Rule (FAR 52.219-33) may apply for small businesses, including SDVOSB and VOSB.
- Response Due: June 19, 2026, 4:00 PM Central Time.
- Published: June 12, 2026.
Submission Requirements
Interested firms must submit capability statements including:
- Organization name, UEI, address, socioeconomic category, POC email, website, and phone number.
- Detailed capability statement demonstrating expertise and ability to meet SOW requirements.
- Copies of authorization agreements with manufacturers.
- For Small Businesses: Estimated percentage of services/supplies performed by prime vs. subcontracted.
- Identification of manufacturer and their socioeconomic category (if not the manufacturer).
- Completed FAR Provision 52.225-2(b) certificate for country of origin.
- Indication if supplies/services can be ordered against existing government contracts (e.g., FSS, GSA).
- Estimated shipping and delivery information (lead time).
Additional Notes
This is a Sources Sought Announcement only; no solicitation is currently available. All information is preliminary and subject to modification. The Government will not pay for information submitted in response to this request.