2420--Mini Excavator

The Department of Veterans Affairs, through the Network Contracting Office 17 in San Antonio, Texas, has awarded a contract under solicitation number 36C25726Q0593 for the procurement of one CASE CX30D Mini Excavator with a 24-inch bucket or an equivalent model to support engineering service operations at the Doris Miller Medical Center in Waco, Texas. This procurement is a total set-aside exclusively for certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses, with strict compliance required under FAR 52.219-14 and VAAR 852.219-76 regarding limitations on subcontracting. The contract mandates delivery of the equipment by October 31, 2026, under FOB Destination terms to the specified delivery address in Waco. Along with the excavator, the contractor must provide on-site training for staff in safe operation, preventive maintenance, inspection, routine servicing, and use of auxiliary controls, as well as user and maintenance manuals in written or digital format, and the manufacturer’s standard warranty with all standard accessories required for safe and efficient operation. The evaluation process prioritizes price as the primary factor, with technical capability serving as a mandatory pass/fail gate requiring a summary of technical specifications and the fastest possible delivery timeline, while past performance must be substantiated with three relevant references from the last three years. Contract administration is managed by Contracting Specialist Maria Orosco-Hofmann, with all invoices required to be submitted electronically via the Tungsten Network in accordance with VAAR 852.232-72 and paid through VA’s Electronic Invoice Presentment and Payment System. The contract incorporates numerous FAR and VAAR clauses, including those governing labor standards, employment eligibility verification, whistleblower rights, combating trafficking in persons, contractor ethics, electronic funds transfer, and Buy American Act compliance. Offerors must maintain an active SAM registration and provide SBA certification as a verified SDVOSB, along with required representations regarding tax liability, felony convictions, and telecommunications equipment sourcing. All proposals must be submitted electronically to Maria.Hofmann@va.gov by June 19, 2026, at 2:00 PM CDT, accompanied by a cover letter on company letterhead, completed SF 1449 forms, and certified compliance with the SDVOSB set-aside notice.