Excavator
SOL #: 36C25626Q0788Solicitation
Overview
Buyer
Veterans Affairs
Veterans Affairs, Department Of
256-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 16 (36C256)
RIDGELAND, MS, 39157, United States
Place of Performance
North Little Rock, AR
NAICS
Construction Machinery Manufacturing (333120)
PSC
Earth Moving And Excavating Equipment (3805)
Set Aside
Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside (FAR 19.14) (SDVOSBC)
Original Source
Timeline
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Posted
May 14, 2026
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Submission Deadline
May 26, 2026, 3:00 PM
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 Network Contract Office 16, is soliciting proposals for the procurement and delivery of a Compact/Mini Excavator for the Little Rock VA facility in North Little Rock, AR. This acquisition is a total set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs). The purpose is to enhance the VA's capability to conduct in-house construction projects and repairs. Offers are due by May 26, 2026, at 10:00 AM CDT.
Scope of Work
The contractor shall procure and deliver a Compact/Mini Excavator meeting specific requirements, including:
- Key Features: Air-Conditioned Cab, Hand Controls, Integrated Display, Digger Bucket, Integrated Dozer Blade, Soft Turf/Rubber Tracked, Swinging Boom with Full 360 Degree Rotation Carriage, Hydraulic Operation, Diesel Engine.
- Minimum Specifications: 40hp power, 10' dig depth, 15' ground level reach, 10' dump clearance, 12" ground clearance, 90-degree boom swing, and 4.5 cubic feet bucket capacity.
- Additional Deliverables: OEM authorization to sell and distribute the product, along with technical manuals/data (manufacturer's data, literature, installation, operation, and maintenance instructions).
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price.
- Period of Performance: May 27, 2026, to July 27, 2026, for all items.
- Product Service Code: 3805 - Earth Moving And Excavating Equipment.
- Place of Performance: North Little Rock, AR 72114, United States.
Submission & Evaluation
- Submission Instructions: Offerors must submit one electronic copy of their quote via email to Carmyn.Williams@va.gov. Quotes must be in Microsoft Word or Adobe Acrobat format and virus checked. Brand name or equal submissions require identification of make/model and descriptive literature demonstrating conformance to the Statement of Work characteristics.
- Evaluation Criteria: A comparative evaluation process will be used, based on Technical and Price factors. The technical evaluation will assess the extent to which the quote meets or exceeds requirements. Offerors must provide current OEM authorization and certify domestic compliance or justify a FAR 25.103 exception. VAAR 852.219-76 (Limitations on Subcontracting) certification is also required.
Key Dates & Contact
- Offer Due Date: May 26, 2026, at 10:00 AM CDT.
- Published Date: May 14, 2026.
- Primary Contact: Carmyn E Williams, carmyn.williams@va.gov, 713-799-0795.
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Points of Contact
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Posted: May 14, 2026