CENTRAL ALABAMA VETERANS HEALTHCARE SYSTEM (CAVHCS) COMPACT TRACTOR WITH ATTACHMENTS
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 Central Alabama Veterans Healthcare System (CAVHCS), is conducting market research through a Sources Sought notice to identify Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs) capable of providing a compact tractor with specific attachments. This Request for Information (RFI) aims to gather information for a potential future formal Request for Quote (RFQ) for the Montgomery, AL facility. Responses are due by February 4, 2026.
Scope of Requirement
CAVHCS requires a compact tractor with the following salient characteristics:
- Tractor Type: Compact Tractor, 50 hp, 4-Cylinder Turbocharged Diesel engine.
- Transmission: Power Reverser or Hydrostatic.
- PTO: Rear at least 39 hp.
- Rear Hitch: Category 1 – At least 2,400 lbs.
- Attachments: Rear Backhoe (18” trenching type), Front Loader Bucket.
- Cab: Enclosed with factory-installed radio, heating, and air conditioning.
- Additional Features: Power steering, canopy lights, mirrors, windshield wipers, rear lights, wet disk braking system, 4WD, wheelbase 73–81 in.
Response Requirements
Interested SDVOSB contractors should provide:
- Confirmation of capability to obtain the equipment with listed salient characteristics.
- Estimated Market Pricing.
- Information on Government Discounts.
- Delivery lead time.
- Warranty details.
- Confirmation of SDVOSB status and SBA VetCert certification.
- Details of any third-party agreement as an authorized seller (e.g., John Deere, Kubota).
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Request for Information (RFI)
- Set-Aside: Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)
- Response Due: February 4, 2026, 6:00 PM EST
- Published: January 28, 2026
- Purpose: This is market research only; it is not a request for quote, and no binding contract will result from responses. A formal RFQ may be published later.
Contact Information
For questions or clarification, contact James Boles at james.boles2@va.gov. Response Instruction: Use "36C247-26-AP-1801 - Compact Tractor - RFI" in the subject line.