J059--Romell Reviewed & Ready NEW Dock Leveler Repair (VA-26-00033450)
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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) Great Lakes Acquisition Center (GLAC) intends to award a sole source contract to Arbon Equipment Corporation (a Rite Hite Company) for repair and replacement services for existing Rite Hite Dock Levelers. This notice is issued under simplified acquisition procedures, as Rite Hite is the sole manufacturer and Arbon is the only certified service provider. Firms believing they can meet the requirements must submit capability statements by February 10, 2026, at 5:00 PM CST.
Purpose & Scope
The VA GLAC plans to negotiate a sole source contract for the repair and replacement of existing Rite Hite Dock Levelers. This action is justified under Statutory Authority 40 U.S.C. 501 and 41 U.S.C. 251, and FAR 13.106-3(b)(3)(i), citing only one responsible source. Rite Hite is the exclusive manufacturer of the necessary parts and system, and Arbon Equipment Corporation is their sole certified service company. Rite Hite does not sell parts to external vendors or contractors. The government believes no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price for a one-time service.
- NAICS Code: 811310 (Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance)
- Product Service Code (PSC): J059 (Maintenance, Repair And Rebuilding Of Equipment: Electrical And Electronic Equipment Components)
- Set-Aside: Not applicable (sole source notice).
Submission Requirements
This is not a request for competitive quotes, and no solicitation documents are available. Firms that believe they can meet the requirements must furnish information about their products, services, and customer references to the Contracting Officer. Capability statements must be submitted via email as an MS Word or Adobe PDF attachment.
Evaluation & Outcome
Responses will be evaluated to determine if the government's sole source determination is valid. However, the government reserves the discretion not to compete the proposed procurement. If no responses are received, the Contracting Officer will proceed with the sole source negotiation with Arbon Equipment Corporation.
Key Dates & Contact
- Response Deadline: February 10, 2026, at 5:00 PM CST
- Published Date: February 3, 2026
- Point of Contact: Romell Parrott, Contract Specialist
- Email: Romell.Parrott@va.gov
- Note: Telephonic inquiries will not be accepted.