Street Sweeper for Philadelphia VAMC

The Department of Veterans Affairs, through the Network Contracting Office 4 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is seeking a Brand Name or Equal HAKO Citymaster 1650 Sweeper for use at the Corporal Michael J. Crescenz VA Medical Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The requirement is for a single unit, including the base sweeper, a weed removal option, and a quick change trolley option, with all components meeting specific performance specifications including a sweeping path suitable for garage and walkway cleaning, effective weed removal from road edges, total weight not exceeding 8,000 lbs., and a combination braked weight not exceeding 12,000 lbs. The equipment must comply with all applicable environmental emissions standards at the federal, state, and local levels. The solicitation is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 333120, requiring all offerors to be registered in the System for Award Management and to complete the Buy American Certificate. The contract will be awarded on a Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable basis, where technical compliance with specifications is a pass/fail criterion and the lowest conforming price determines award. Offers must be submitted via email by June 19, 2026, at 12:00 PM EDT, with questions due by June 12, 2026, at 12:00 PM EST to Gabriella Byrne. The contractor must provide a comprehensive manufacturer’s warranty covering parts and labor for a minimum of one year and brushes, filters, and rubber components for 12 months, inclusive of on-site service, and must deliver the equipment FOB Destination to the medical center during business hours Monday through Friday, excluding federal holidays. Advance notice of shipment is mandatory 24 hours prior to delivery, including shipment date, carrier identity, and bill of lading number. Packaging must ensure safe transit and carrier compliance, and all packaging materials must be removed and disposed of per medical center policy upon delivery. The contractor is required to provide all manuals, warranty documentation, training, and a dedicated point of contact for warranty and lifecycle support. Invoices must be submitted electronically through Tungsten Network after government receipt, inspection, and acceptance, and must include full compliance with VAAR electronic submission requirements. Contractors not the original equipment manufacturer must submit an OEM authorization letter. The solicitation incorporates FAR and VAAR clauses on whistleblower rights, prohibition of internal confidentiality agreements, SAM maintenance, subcontractor debarment