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The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, through the Network Contract Office 5, is seeking information for a potential procurement of a compact wheel loader for use at the Louis A. Johnson Medical Center in Clarksburg, West Virginia. This request is formally categorized as a sources-sought notice under solicitation number 36C24526Q0715, posted on July 28, 2026, with responses due by August 5, 2026. The acquisition is intended to support grounds maintenance operations and seeks a Bobcat L65 Compact Wheel Loader or an equivalent model featuring a 55HP turbocharged engine, hydrostatic transmission with four forward speeds, articulation lock, automatic park brake with slope assist, auxiliary hydraulics, enclosed cab with HVAC, LED work lights, road lights, differential lock, Z-bar self-leveling lift system, and a roll-over protective structure compliant with ISO 3471 and ISO 3449 Level II standards. Additional required features include keyless ignition, vinyl or cloth suspension seat, dual USB/12V power outlets, retractable seat belt, tilt and telescoping steering column, and a full suite of gauges and warning systems. The equipment must be delivered on or before September 30, 2026, to the specified VA facility, and all items must arrive together unless prior coordination allows for phased delivery. Respondents must provide comprehensive technical literature demonstrating that their proposed equipment meets or exceeds the specified requirements, including manufacturer-issued equivalency documentation, full product specifications, and certification from the original equipment manufacturer if acting as a distributor. Each responder must submit their full company details, DUNS number, CAGE code, SAM UEI, business size classification, and country of origin for all components. An authorized distributor letter, certified and dated by the OEM, is mandatory for distributors. Safety Data Sheets must be submitted on the day of delivery for any chemical or material included with the equipment. All deliveries must be coordinated in advance with the Contracting Officer’s Representative or Service Line Representative, and only the VA Logistics Representative may sign for receipt. Failure to comply with delivery protocols, documentation requirements, or scheduling guidelines may result in refusal of shipment and mandatory redelivery at the contractor’s expense. This notice does not constitute a solicitation or binding obligation, and any resulting contract will be issued through a separate, future procurement action.
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Louis A Johnson VA Medical Center, Clarksburg, MD, 26301Set-Aside
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STATEMENT OF WORK AND GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS FOR L65 Compact Wheel Loader or EQUAL
Background VA Clarksburg Grounds Crew require a compact wheel loader for property maintenance purposes.
Specifications Please see below for salient characteristics. Bobcat L65 Compact Wheel Loader or EQUAL 55HP 2.4L Turbocharged Engine or EQUAL Articulation Lock Bar or EQUAL Automatic Park Brake with Slope Assist or EQUAL Auxiliary Hydraulics with pressure release couplers or EQUAL Back-up Alarm Battery Disconnect Switch 5 Display or EQUAL Bucket Level Indicator Canopy Cup Holders Dual Quick Charge USB/12V Power Outlet or EQUAL Interior Storage Compartments Keyless Ignition or EQUAL Retractable Seat Belt Tilt and Telescoping Steering Column Vinyl Suspension Seat or EQUAL Differential Lock Engine and Hydraulics Systems De-rate or EQUAL Front Horn Glow Plugs Hydrostatic Transmission with Electronic Gearbox, 4 speeds, Advanced Attachment Control & Flex Drive (Engine Speed Dial) or EQUAL Inching Pedal or EQUAL Hour meter, RPM, System Voltage, Engine Temperature, Fuel Gauges and Warning Lights Lift Arm Support Mirrors: Right & Left Side Operator Canopy: Roll Overprotective Structure Meets ISO 3471 and ISO 3449 Level II or EQUAL Power Attachment Mounting System Retrieval Pin Road Lights Halogen (Front) or EQUAL Spark Arrester Muffler or EQUAL 365/70 R18 Tires or EQUAL Tie Down Points Two Speed Travel (17.6 MPH) or EQUAL Wheel Fenders Work Lights LED (2 Front & 2 Rear) or EQUAL Z-Bar Mechanical Self Leveling or EQUAL Enclosed Cab with HVAC, Front and Rear Wiper/Washer, Dome Light, Rear Defrost, Automatic Ride Control, Attachment Control Device, Radio Ready and Cloth Suspension Seat or EQUAL
Delivery Location Attn: (Michael Fink) Louis A. Johnson Medical Center 1 Medical Center Drive Clarksburg, WV 26301
Prior to delivery, Contracting Officer Representative and/or Service Line Representative shall receive shipping information from Contractor and forward to Logistics using the email(s) listed above.
The Contractor must comply and provide all necessary information to VA Clarksburg. Otherwise, the delivery may be refused and require redelivery at no additional cost to the government.
Requested Delivery Date
Delivery of equipment is requested to occur on or before September 30, 2026. Safety Data Sheet (SDS)
If applicable, contractor shall provide three (3) copies of each Safety Data Sheet for every product, chemical, etc. SDS sheets shall be provided for any material on the same day those materials arrive on VA property.
Delivery Coordination
Normal business hours for acceptance of deliveries are 7:00am-3:30pm, Monday thru Friday excluding Federal Holidays. Deliveries must be coordinated in advance with COR or Service Line Representative once a ship date is established. A Logistics Representative shall be the only VA entity signing for freight received on this requirement. The VA-issued purchase order number must be included in the packing slip. All items included in the requirement shall be shipped and delivered to site at same time. If deliveries must be broken into several shipments due to size, this must be coordinated in advance with the COR or Service Line Representative. Failure to coordinate shipment with COR or Service Line Representative may result in failure to deliver and cause re-scheduling of delivery/freight at no charge to the government.
RESPONSES: Please include descriptive literature demonstrating the product meets or exceeds the brand name product specified above. Please provide any product solution or configuration so long as they are equivalent to the brand name product. Responses can include any additional product that may be beneficial. These items must be clearly identified by brand name and part number. PLEASE PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Full name and address of company DUNS number/ CAGE Code/ SAM UEI Business Size Manufacturer or Distributor If distributor, provide full name, business size and address of manufacturer. Country of Origin designation for all products. Technical Literature that clearly shows product(s) are equivalent. Any additional product solution or configuration that would be beneficial to the functionality of the product line identified.  Authorized Distributor Letter Certified by OEM with a current date.Â
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