3695--Ventrac Tractor: KN, 4520Z Kubota WG972-GL with accessories Brand Name or Equal

The Washington VA Medical Center is conducting this Sources Sought to identify contractors who possess capabilities to provide the product described in the specification below. As permitted by the FAR Part 10, this is a market research tool being utilized for the informational and planning purposes. Your responses will assist the Government in the development of its acquisition strategy. Response is strictly voluntary it is not mandatory to submit a response to this notice to participate in formal RFQ process that may take place in the future. However, it should be noted that information gathered through this notice may significantly influence our acquisition strategy. All interested parties will be required to respond separately to any solicitation posted because of this sources sought notice. Respondents will not be notified of the results of the evaluation. We appreciate your interest and thank you in advance for responding to the sources sought. This service will be implemented using the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code 333112. NOTES All Capability Statements/Responses to this Sources Sought Notice shall be submitted via email only to contact@example.gov. Telephone, Fax, or any other form of communication inquiries will not be reviewed or accepted. Responses to this Sources Sought Notice must be received no later than August 11, 2023, at 3:00 p.m. (Eastern Standard Time). This Sources Sought Notice may or may not assist the VA in determining sources only. A solicitation is not currently available. If a solicitation is issued, it may or may not be announced later, and all interested parties shall respond to that solicitation announcement separately from the responses to this Sources Sought Notice. DISCLAIMER This RFI is issued for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. All information received in response to this RFI that is marked a proprietary will be handled accordingly in accordance with (IAW) Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), RFIs may be used when the Government does not presently intend to award a contract, but wants to obtain price, delivery, other market information, or capabilities for planning purposes. Responses to these notices are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. Responders are solely responsible for all expenses incurred associated with responding to this RFI. Specifications: 2 4520Z (39.51215) Ventrac Tractor: KN, 4520Z Kubota WG972-GL Included Standard: Weight Transfer, SDLA Hand Controls, 4 Rear Weights, Front Fenders, Foot Pegs 2 KW452 (70.2014) Accessory: CAB - Cab, KW452 for 4500/4520 2 70.8162 Accessory: Kit, Cab Hazard Lights 2 70.8161 Accessory: Kit, Cab Strobe Light 2 70.2006-6 Accessory: Kit, Defrost Fan 2 70.2014-51 Accessory: CAB HEATER KIT 4500/4520 Y&Z - Kit, KW452 Heatr Install 4500/4520 Y&Z 2 KX523 (39.55427) Attachment: SNOW BLOWER - KX, KX523 52" Snowblower 2 70.8025 Accessory: Kit, 12V Actuator, HB/KX/LX 1 KD602 (39.55252) Attachment: BLADES - KD, KD602 60" Dozer Blade 1 70.8030 Accessory: Kit, Polyurethane Edge KD 60" 2 KJ520 (39.55401) Attachment: BROOM - KJ, KJ520 Broom 2 70.8211 Accessory: Kit, 12V Actuator KJ 2 70.4161 Accessory: 12V FRONT - Kit, 12V Front 4520/4500