24--tractor John Deere 4120 INDIANTOWN GAP NATIONAL CEMETERY

The National Cemetery Administration, under the Department of Veterans Affairs, issued a solicitation (VA-786-10-RQ-0330) for the purchase of a John Deere 4120 tractor and associated equipment for use at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery. The procurement is conducted through the General Services Administration’s Federal Supply Schedule, targeting contractors registered with GSA. The requested items include the tractor itself, an open station with a standard seat, an Ehydro system, specialized turf tires for front and rear positions, dual mid and single rear service, telescoping draft links, a deluxe hood guard attachment, an electric diverter kit (for open station models), an automotive-style cruise control with load and speed matching capabilities plus an upgraded motion match switch, a backup alarm kit, and a mid PTO kit. The solicitation was made available for download around August 27, 2010, and responses were due by noon on September 3, 2010. Interested contractors were instructed to submit quotes electronically through the official channels as no telephone, email, or facsimile proposals would be accepted. Inquiries were directed via email to the designated contact at the VA. The solicitation and any subsequent amendments could be accessed through the GSA Advantage website, ensuring transparency and accessibility throughout the procurement process. The NAICS code for this contract is 333112, reflecting the nature of manufacturing for farm and garden machinery equipment.