2420--Brand Name or Equal - Ventrac Tractor Mower

THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE ONLY The purpose of this Sources Sought is to conduct market research to procure Brand Name or Equal Ventrac 4520N tractor and accessories. This notice serves to survey the market to ascertain whether-or-not sources are capable of providing the requested supply. You also must be an Authorized Distributor for Venture Products, Inc. or an Authorized Distributor for the manufacture of an equal product if not the manufacture. This notice also allows potential contractors/vendors to submit a non-binding statement of interest and documentation demonstrating their capability. Please review the DRAFT Statement of Work (SOW) to compare your supply/service to what is requested. Complete the line-items below and submit any documentation supporting your product/service for consideration. Network Contracting Office 23 (NCO 23) is requesting responses from qualified business concerns; the qualifying NAICS code for this effort is 333112 Lawn and Garden Tractor and Home Lawn and Garden Equipment Manufacturing. The Small Business Administration (SBA) Size Standard for this request is 1,500 employees. This Sources Sought is to gain knowledge of potential qualified sources and their size classification(s) (Service Disabled/Veteran Owned Small Business (SD/VOSB), Hub zone, 8(a), small, small disadvantaged, woman owned small business, or large business) relative to NAICS 333112. Responses to this notice, will be used by the Government to make appropriate acquisition decisions. After review of the responses to this notice, a solicitation announcement may be published. Responses to this notice are not considered adequate responses to any corresponding solicitation announcement. All interested offerors are requested to respond to this notice but are required to respond to the official solicitation announcement in order to be awarded the contract. INSTRUCTIONS: RESPONSES MUST INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION: Primary Information: Company Name: Point of Contact (POC) name: Email address: Phone number: Unique Entity ID No. listed in the System of Awards Management (SAM): Business Size: (Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB), Small Business Other, Small Business, or Large Business) for the NAICS code 333112. IMPORTANT If your firm is a Socio-economic Small Business (SDVOSB, VOSB, Hub zone, 8(a), Small, Small disadvantaged, Woman owned small business), please state if your firm is a Nonmanufacturer under the Nonmanufacturer Rule. For more information about the Nonmanufacturer Rule and how it applies to your firm, click on this Small Business Administration link: https://www.sba.gov/partners/contracting-officials/small-business-procurement/nonmanufacturer-rule Please check the lines below that apply to your firm: a. ____ Business size does not exceed 500 employees. b. ____ Firm is primarily engaged in the retail or wholesale trade and normally sells this type of item being supplies. c. ____ Firm takes ownership or possession of the item(s) with its personnel, equipment, or facilities in a manner consistent with industry practice. d. ____ Supplies the end products of a small business manufacturer or processor made in the United States. If a future solicitation requires the Buy American Statute, the following two clauses will apply: 52.225-1 Buy American-Supplies 52.225-2 Buy American Certificate Please indicate whether you hold a GSA Federal-Supply-Schedule or Indefinite Delivery/Indefinitely Quantity (IDIQ) contract that covers this type of request. If so, please provide the Schedule contract number. Must have an Authorized Distributor Letter issued from the manufacture if not the manufacture. The attached SOW is a draft and is NOT finalized. If any portions are unclear, prohibited, and/or you are unsure about the draft description of the requirement please list your comments and/or concerns in your response so they can be addressed. Response is due by 08/01/ 2024, at 1700 Mountain Time. Please submit e-mail responses to Mr. Dennis Salmonsen, Contract Specialist, at email address: contact@example.gov. Please place Ventrac Tractor Mower in the subject line of your email. This notice is to assist the Department of Veterans Affairs in determining qualified sources only. SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS: Specifications Brand Name or Equal Ventrac 4520N Tractor and Accessories Minimum Specific Requirements: Compatibility The Ventrac s capabilities of mowing steep slopes (up to 30°) is the driving characteristic for the decision behind this request. Any different type or model MUST allow for the following: Rated by manufacture on a minimum of 30° slope or greater. Have safety equipment already installed (ie. Rollbars, seatbelts, tipping alerts, etc.) Mowing deck of a minimum of 62 Reliable traction: (ie. Aggressive treads, wide mowing base, chains, etc.) Ability to be used year-round, have attachments/accessories that help with snow removal efforts. Dimensions 92 Long with 3 point hitch, 73 wide with dual wheels, 68 high with roll over protection up Weight 1780 lbs with 3 point hitch Purpose Lawn care equipment. This model is specifically rated for extreme sloped grounds (up to 30°) which incorporate a large section of the green space at the NWI-OMA hospital. Applicable model/make/catalog number Ventrac 4520N Manufacturer name Ventrac BRAND NAME OR EQUAL for all line-items listed below. ITEM NUMBER DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT 0001 1.00 EA __________________ __________________ Ventrac Tractor: KN, 4520N Kubota WG972 EFI Included Standard: Weight Transfer, SDLA Hand Controls, 4 Rear Weights, Front Fenders, Foot Pegs Contract Period: Base POP Begin: POP End: PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 333112 - Lawn and Garden Tractor and Home Lawn and Garden Equipment Manufacturing PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 2420 - Tractors, Wheeled MANUFACTURER PART NUMBER (MPN): 4520N 0002 1.00 EA __________________ __________________ Accessory: DUAL WHEEL KIT Kit, Duals Field Trax Black Contract Period: Base POP Begin: POP End: PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 333112 - Lawn and Garden Tractor and Home Lawn and Garden Equipment Manufacturing PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 2420 - Tractors, Wheeled MANUFACTURER PART NUMBER (MPN): 70.4067 0003 1.00 EA __________________ __________________ Accessory: DIGITAL SLOPE GAUGE Kit, Slope Indicator Contract Period: Base POP Begin: POP End: PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 333112 - Lawn and Garden Tractor and Home Lawn and Garden Equipment Manufacturing PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 2420 - Tractors, Wheeled MANUFACTURER PART NUMBER (MPN): 70.4140 0004 1.00 EA __________________ __________________ Attachment: MOWERS - FINISH MS, MS720 Mower SD Contract Period: Base POP Begin: POP End: PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 333112 - Lawn and Garden Tractor and Home Lawn and Garden Equipment Manufacturing PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 2420 - Tractors, Wheeled MANUFACTURER PART NUMBER (MPN): MS720 (39.55111) 0005 1.00 EA __________________ __________________ Accessory: Kit, Hydraulic Flip Up MS/MT/MU Contract Period: Base POP Begin: POP End: PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 333112 - Lawn and Garden Tractor and Home Lawn and Garden Equipment Manufacturing PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 2420 - Tractors, Wheeled MANUFACTURER PART NUMBER (MPN): 70.8214 0006 1.00 EA __________________ __________________ Attachment: BLADES KD, KD602 60" Dozer Blade Contract Period: Base POP Begin: POP End: PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 333112 - Lawn and Garden Tractor and Home Lawn and Garden Equipment Manufacturing PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 2420 - Tractors, Wheeled MANUFACTURER PART NUMBER (MPN): KD602 (39.55252) 0007 1.00 EA __________________ __________________ Attachment: BOX PLOW SP, SP720 Box Snow Plow Contract Period: Base POP Begin: POP End: PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 333112 - Lawn and Garden Tractor and Home Lawn and Garden Equipment Manufacturing PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 2420 - Tractors, Wheeled MANUFACTURER PART NUMBER (MPN): SP720 (39.55278) 0008 1.00 EA __________________ __________________ Attachment: V-BLADE KV, KV552 V-blade Contract Period: Base POP Begin: POP End: PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 333112 - Lawn and Garden Tractor and Home Lawn and Garden Equipment Manufacturing PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 2420 - Tractors, Wheeled MANUFACTURER PART NUMBER (MPN): KV552 (39.55271) 0009 1.00 EA __________________ __________________ Accessory: 12V FRONT Kit, 12V Front 4520/4500 Contract Period: Base POP Begin: POP End: PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 333112 - Lawn and Garden Tractor and Home Lawn and Garden Equipment Manufacturing PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 2420 - Tractors, Wheeled MANUFACTURER PART NUMBER (MPN): 70.4161 0010 1.00 EA __________________ __________________ Accessory: CAB Cab, KW452 for 4500/4520 Contract Period: Base POP Begin: POP End: PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 333112 - Lawn and Garden Tractor and Home Lawn and Garden Equipment Manufacturing PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 2420 - Tractors, Wheeled MANUFACTURER PART NUMBER (MPN): KW452 (70.2014) 0011 1.00 EA __________________ __________________ Accessory: Kit, Mirror Contract Period: Base POP Begin: POP End: PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 333112 - Lawn and Garden Tractor and Home Lawn and Garden Equipment Manufacturing PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 2420 - Tractors, Wheeled MANUFACTURER PART NUMBER (MPN): 70.2006-4 0012 1.00 EA __________________ __________________ Accessory: Kit, Cab Hazard Lights Contract Period: Base POP Begin: POP End: PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 333112 - Lawn and Garden Tractor and Home Lawn and Garden Equipment Manufacturing PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 2420 - Tractors, Wheeled MANUFACTURER PART NUMBER (MPN): 70.8162 0013 1.00 EA __________________ __________________ Accessory: Kit, Cab Strobe Light Contract Period: Base POP Begin: POP End: PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 333112 - Lawn and Garden Tractor and Home Lawn and Garden Equipment Manufacturing PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 2420 - Tractors, Wheeled MANUFACTURER PART NUMBER (MPN): 70.8161 0014 1.00 EA __________________ __________________ Accessory: Kit, Cab Windshield Washer Contract Period: Base POP Begin: POP End: PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 333112 - Lawn and Garden Tractor and Home Lawn and Garden Equipment Manufacturing PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 2420 - Tractors, Wheeled MANUFACTURER PART NUMBER (MPN): 70.8148 0015 1.00 EA __________________ __________________ Accessory: Kit, Defrost Fan Contract Period: Base POP Begin: POP End: PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 333112 - Lawn and Garden Tractor and Home Lawn and Garden Equipment Manufacturing PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 2420 - Tractors, Wheeled MANUFACTURER PART NUMBER (MPN): 70.2006-6 0016 1.00 EA __________________ __________________ Accessory: CAB HEATER KIT 4500/4520 Y&Z Kit, KW452 Heatr Install 4500/4520 N,Y&Z Contract Period: Base POP Begin: POP End: PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 333112 - Lawn and Garden Tractor and Home Lawn and Garden Equipment Manufacturing PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 2420 - Tractors, Wheeled MANUFACTURER PART NUMBER (MPN): 70.2014-51 GRAND TOTAL __________________ NOTES: Issuance of this notice does not constitute any obligation whatsoever on the part of the Government to procure these supplies and/or services, or to issue a solicitation, nor to notify respondents of the results of this notice. No solicitation documents exists at this time; however, in the event the acquisition strategy demonstrates that GSA is a viable option for procuring a solution, the RFQ shall be posted to GSA eBuy where only those firms who currently hold a GSA Schedule with the applicable SIN will be able to respond. The Department of Veterans Affairs is neither seeking quotes nor accepting unsolicited quotes, and responses to this notice cannot be accepted as offers. Any information the vendor considers proprietary should be clearly marked as such. The U.S. Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this Sources Sought notice.