2305--EQ Bobcat Tool

The Department of Veterans Affairs, through its Network Contracting Office 23 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, is conducting market research to identify capable vendors to supply a fully configured Bobcat Tool Cat UW56 machine for grounds maintenance operations at its medical center. The equipment must be diesel-powered with an engine block heater and heavy-duty battery, and gasoline engines are strictly prohibited. The machine must feature four-wheel drive with engineered speed management to maintain optimal engine RPM for attached tools, all-wheel steer for precise maneuvering on sensitive turf and gravel surfaces, and a joystick-controlled attachment system capable of handling high-flow hydraulics at 27.9 gallons per minute. It must include hydraulic attachment locking and unlocking from the cab, quick couplers for rapid tool changes, and a deluxe road package with headlights, turn signals, a backup alarm, side-view mirrors, and a rear-view camera. Additional required components include a strobe light, rear work light kit, 29x12.5 turf tires, a 68-inch heavy-duty bucket, a 68-inch angle broom, and an HS8 spreader with a sidewalk kit. The solicitation number is 36C26326Q0654, posted on May 6, 2026, with responses due by May 13, 2026. This is a sources sought notice under FAR 15.201(e), meaning it is not a formal solicitation and contains no binding contract clauses, pricing, award criteria, or delivery timelines. Vendors are asked to submit a capability statement via email confirming their ability to meet the strict technical specifications, along with company details, socio-economic status certifications, including SDVOSB, VOSB, HUBZone, and small business status, and references for similar equipment previously provided. The machine must be delivered to the Sioux Falls VA Medical Center at 2501 W 22nd Street, Sioux Falls, SD 57105, and all requirements represent non-negotiable salient characteristics for future procurement consideration. Only email submissions to scott.morrison2@va.gov are accepted, and no formal contract administration, payment, or inspection procedures are defined at this stage since this is an informational gathering effort preceding any potential acquisition.