2310--eco-friendly electric vehicle Brand name or Equal

The Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 22 is seeking market information through a Source Sought Notice for the procurement of one new, fully assembled GEM e4 4-Passenger On-Road Low Speed Electric Vehicle, specified as brand name or equal, under NAICS code 336110 with a product service code of 2310. This notice is issued under FAR 15.201(e) solely for market research and planning purposes and is not a solicitation; no binding contract will result from responses. The vehicle must meet exact specifications including FMVSS No. 500 compliance, a maximum speed of 25-35 mph, a 6.5 kW motor, a 16 kW Li-Ion battery, a 4.4 kW fast charger, white body panels and doors, a panoramic sky roof, rugged front and rear bumpers, LED headlights, DOT-approved sport 16-inch wheels, front and rear windshield defrost with washer, a solar panel with beacon light, an S-Box with sides and bed, standard black performance seats, and a fixed steering system. The delivery location is Building 149, Loading Dock at the VHA Long Beach Healthcare System in Long Beach, California, with freight and delivery costs included. Only OEM authorized dealers, distributors, or resellers may respond; gray market items are strictly prohibited, and vendors must provide signed authorization documentation from the original equipment manufacturer. Respondents must disclose their business size classification relative to the 1,500-employee size standard, identify applicable socioeconomic categories such as small business, veteran-owned, or disadvantaged business, and address compliance with the Non-Manufacturer Rule and limitations on subcontracting per 13 CFR § 125.6. Additionally, offerors must indicate whether their product complies with the Buy American Act. All responses must be submitted via email to Anthony Dela Cruz at anthony.delacruz@va.gov by June 9, 2026, at 7:00 AM Pacific Time, and must reference solicitation number 36C26226Q0891 in the subject line. Pricing submitted will be used only for market analysis and will not influence future evaluations. The contracting officer’s representative for this requirement is James Gleyo of the Occupational Safety & Emergency Management Service at the Long Beach VA facility.