2320--Grapple Truck Name Brand or Equal

The Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 8 awarded contract 36C24826P0535 to Vancoris Federal Services, LLC for the purchase of a Petersen 2025/2026 International MV607 grapple truck for the C.W. Bill Young VA Medical Center in Bay Pines, Florida. The total award amount was $212,489.00. This non-CDL diesel vehicle, featuring an A2000 transmission and air brakes, is intended to enhance the efficiency and timeliness of the Environmental Management Service Grounds staff in clearing roads, parking lots, and conservancy paths of downed trees and debris following hurricanes and severe weather events. This procurement addresses critical gaps identified during 2024 storm recovery efforts, where a lack of heavy equipment necessitated costly emergency vendor contracts. The procurement was conducted as a total set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) under NAICS code 333924. The award process utilized a trade-off basis, prioritizing technical capability and past performance equally over price. The contract period of performance was established from March 13, 2026, to May 14, 2026, with delivery required within 60 days after receipt of order. Delivery and acceptance are designated as FOB Destination at the C.W. Bill Young VA Medical Center Building 110 Warehouse. Compliance requirements include the SDVOSB limitation on subcontracting, requiring the prime contractor to perform at least 25 percent of the work.