CAN AM Utility Vehicles
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) is soliciting quotes for the procurement of two (2) new Can Am Defender DPS utility vehicles in Compass Green color for the Hershel "Woody" Williams VAMC in Huntington, WV. This acquisition is a Small Business Set-Aside. Quotes are due June 17, 2026.
Scope of Work
The vendor will provide two Can Am Defender DPS cabs with specific features including:
- Hard cab canopy, deluxe sport roof, deluxe full doors with power windows/locks.
- 12V electrical outlet, defrost heat ventilation, integrated heating, ventilation, and optional AC142.
- Digital gauge display, rear glass window, flip glass windshield with wiper kit.
- Vinyl bench seat for three with headrests.
- HD9 engine Rotax 976cc V twin (65hp, 59lb-ft torque), Pro torque continuously variable transmission, and four-wheel drive.
- 12-inch suspension travel, sturdy tires and brakes for rough terrain.
- Trailer hitch ball mount, rear hitch receiver, and 2500lb tow capacity.
- Can-Am HD 4500lb winch with harness and wireless remote. Equipment must be delivered within 14 days upon contract award.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation (Request for Quotation - RFQ), Firm-Fixed-Price.
- Period of Performance: June 30, 2026, to May 29, 2027 (Base contract period).
- Set-Aside: Small Business (with specific clauses related to Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses).
- Response Due: June 17, 2026, at 9:00 AM EST.
- Published: June 2, 2026.
Submission & Evaluation
Offerors must submit quotes via email to Tara Davis at tara.davis4@va.gov. Proposals should utilize Section B.2 Price/Cost Schedule for pricing. Evaluation will consider Technical capability, Delivery Schedule, and Price. Technical evaluation will assess the ability to meet salient characteristics. Offerors must include descriptive literature demonstrating product compliance and may propose equivalent solutions. SAM.gov registration is required at the time of submission.
Eligibility & Notes
This acquisition is set aside for Small Business. Offerors must be registered in SAM.gov. Required submission details include full company name and address, DUNS/CAGE Code/SAM UEI, Business Size, Manufacturer or Distributor information, Country of Origin, Technical Literature, and an Authorized Distributor Letter if applicable. Past performance information may also be used in the evaluation.