3805--Skid Steer (VA-26-00076499)

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a single Skid Steer Loader, branded or equal, under a combined synopsis-solicitation issued as a Request for Quotations (RFQ) set aside exclusively for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB). The procurement, identified by NAICS code 333120 with a size standard of 1,250 employees and FSC/PSC 3805, requires a machine equipped with a 74 HP Tier 4 Turbo Diesel V2 engine, variable flow auxiliary hydraulics, two-speed travel, SAE-J1040 and ISO 3471 certified rollover and falling object protective structures, 31x12x16.5 10 PR Super Float tires, a fully enclosed cab with HVAC, heated high-back seat, rear-view camera, selectable joystick controls, and high-flow hydraulics. Additional required features include a Bobcat interlock control system or equivalent, cylinder cushioning, glow plugs, instrument gauges, LED lighting front and rear, lift arm support, and a minimum two-year or 2,000-hour warranty. The equipment must be delivered to the Louis A. Johnson Medical Center in Clarksburg, West Virginia, by September 30, 2026, with all items arriving simultaneously and prior coordination required with the Contracting Officer’s Representative. Quoters must submit technical literature proving equivalency to the cited brand name, full company details, DUNS/CAGE/SAM UEI, manufacturer or distributor status, country of origin, and an authorized distributor letter certified by the OEM. Pricing must be submitted in the prescribed format as a Firm Fixed Price contract. All responses must be received by 9:00 AM EST on August 19, 2026, via email to the Contract Specialist, and must include a clear statement accepting all solicitation terms without modification, or a detailed list of exceptions with rationale. Submissions are evaluated based on technical compliance, delivery capability, and price reasonableness under Simplified Acquisition Procedures. Offerors must be registered in SAM.gov at time of submission and comply with Buy American requirements and electronic payment submission rules. The VA enforces strict delivery protocols, including acceptance only during business hours Monday through Friday, mandatory inclusion of the purchase order number on packing slips, and immediate provision of Safety Data Sheets upon arrival of any chemical or material. Noncompliance with coordination or documentation standards may