3930--FORKLIFT - Brand name or Equal

The Department of Veterans Affairs, through Network Contracting Office 22, is conducting market research via a Source Sought Notice (SSN 36C26226Q0826) to identify qualified vendors capable of supplying a Toyota Model 50-8FGU32 forklift or an equal alternative in support of operations at the Tucson VA Medical Center. This notice is issued under FAR 15.201(e) for planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation or binding contract opportunity. Respondents must be authorized Toyota dealers or distributors, with proof of OEM authorization required, and must ensure that all equipment complies with specific technical and safety standards including UL Type “LP” certification, a 6,020 lb lifting capacity at a 24-inch load center, a 2-stage V-mast with 131.5 inches of lift height, 48-inch forks with a 42-inch ITA carriage, a cascade 42-inch sideshifter, Toyota’s System of Active Stability, LED lighting, backup alarms, safety lighting, and MyInsights telematics for performance tracking. The NAICS code is 333924 with a size standard of 900 employees, and vendors must complete mandatory socioeconomic certifications including Small Business, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business, Woman-Owned, HUBZone, or Large Business status, with verification required via DSBS for veteran-owned categories. Responses must be submitted via email to Anthony.DelaCruz@va.gov by May 26, 2026, at 7:00 AM Pacific Time with SSN 36C26226Q0826 clearly referenced in the subject line. Offerors must include a capabilities statement addressing all salient characteristics and, if acting as a distributor, a valid authorization letter from Toyota. The Buy American Act and Non-Manufacturer Rule provisions apply, and gray market products are strictly prohibited. The place of performance is Tucson, Arizona, and while no pricing information, contract type, delivery schedule, or evaluation factors are specified in this notice, the Government will use all submitted responses to assess industry capability and inform future acquisition decisions. No contract clauses, inspection standards beyond the listed salient characteristics, packaging requirements, payment details, or contracting officer’s technical representative information are provided, as this is strictly a pre-solicitation market research tool. All submissions are safeguarded and will not form the basis