2305--Utility Vehicle Bobcat UV34 gas utility vehicle (UTV)

The Department of Veterans Affairs, through Network Contracting Office 23, is conducting market research via a sources-sought notice to identify capable vendors for the potential procurement of a Bobcat UV34 gas utility vehicle (UTV) to support operations at the VA Central Iowa Health Care System in Des Moines, Iowa. The vehicle must be equipped with a 40 HP liquid-cooled gas EFI engine, four-wheel drive with differential lock, a Boss V-blade, an enclosed cab with a heat package, a composite cargo box with lift assist, a 60/40 split bench seat, LED lighting, electric power steering, hydraulic disc brakes, a CVT transmission with three drive modes, ROPS, an 8-ply all-terrain tire setup, and a 75 Amp/900W stator. The unit must comply with 49-state emission standards and include a 1-year or 1,000-hour warranty, along with a maintenance manual and user documentation. Responses are due by May 18, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. Central Time and must be submitted via email to Scott Morrison, the contracting officer, at [email hidden]. The procurement opportunity falls under NAICS Code 333111 for agricultural, construction, and mining machinery manufacturing, and vendors are asked to self-certify their size status and socioeconomic classifications, including small business, veteran-owned, women-owned, HUBZone, and 8(a) categories, though no formal verification is required at this stage. No contract value, pricing, delivery schedule, or payment details are established, as this notice is strictly for market research purposes and does not constitute a formal solicitation or commitment to award. The vehicle will be delivered and accepted at 3600 30th Street, Des Moines, IA 50310, with no FOB terms, inspection protocols, packaging requirements, or special contract clauses specified in the notice.