CENTRAL ALABAMA VETERANS HEALTHCARE SYSTEM (CAVHCS) COMPACT TRACTOR WITH ATTACHMENTS

Subject: Sources Sought – RFI - Compact Tractor with Attachments (SDVOSB Requirement)

Dear SDVOSB Contractor,

I am reaching out on behalf of the Department of Veterans Affairs, specifically the Central Alabama Veterans Healthcare Systems (CAVHCS) regarding a requirement for a compact tractor that meets the following salient characteristics:

- Tractor Type: Compact Tractor

- Horsepower: 50 hp

- Engine: 4-Cylinder Turbocharged Diesel

- 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.

Please include:

-  Confirmation you have the capability to obtain the subject equipment with the liste Salient Characteristics

-  Estimated Market Pricing

-  Do you offer Government Discounts

- Delivery lead time

- Warranty details

- Confirmation of SDVOSB status and SBA VetCert certification

- If you have a third party agreement as an authorized seller of an OME such as John Deere, Kubota, etc., please provide that information.

This is not a request for quote. This is the government’s market research.  There is no biding contract that will be obtained from your response.  Upon completion of the market research, a formal RFQ will be published as the market research conducted dictates.  If you have any questions or need clarification, feel free to contact me at james.boles2@va.gov.

Thank you for your time and assistance.

RESPONSE INSTRUCTION:  In the Subject Line: 36C247-26-AP-1801 - Compact Tractor - RFI