3805--FY26 Mini-Excavator

The Department of Veterans Affairs, through its Network Contracting Office 8 in Tampa, Florida, is soliciting a mini excavator under solicitation number 36C24826Q0822, with a posted date of June 25, 2026, and a response deadline of June 30, 2026, at 3:00 PM EST. The acquisition is classified under NAICS code 333924 and is designated as a total set-aside exclusively for certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs), with strict limitations on subcontracting enforced through VAAR clauses. Proposals must be submitted electronically via email to Carl Myers and Stephen Mancuso, with a maximum attachment size of 5 MB per email, and must be structured into two volumes: Volume 1 containing pricing documentation including the signed SF-1449, completed price schedule, and subcontracting certification; and Volume 2 containing technical information such as manufacturer specifications, warranty details, delivery information, and authorization letters. Delivery is FOB destination to the Orlando VA Healthcare System at 13800 Veterans Way, Orlando, FL 32827, with inspection and acceptance conducted by the Government at that location. Contract performance is governed by FAR and VAAR clauses including 52.212-4 and 52.212-5 for commercial item acquisition, VAAR 852.247-71 and 852.247-73 for delivery and domestic packaging, and VAAR 852.219-76 limiting subcontracting to ensure SDVOSB compliance. Deviations are noted in several clauses, including 52.222-90 on DEI discrimination and 52.240-91 on security prohibitions, which bar contractors from engaging with entities tied to Iran, North Korea, Cuba, Sudan, or the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps, with any violations exceeding $15,000 requiring immediate disclosure. Contractors must have a valid Unique Entity Identifier and comply with CAGE code reporting requirements for ownership hierarchies. Payment will be made electronically via EFT to the VA Financial Services Center in Austin, Texas, and invoicing must be submitted exclusively through the Tungsten Network platform—fax, email, or WAWF submissions are prohibited. The award will follow a trade-off process,