3830--Backhoe Loader

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Network Contracting Office is issuing a Sources‑Sought notice (Solicitation No. 36C26326Q0549) to identify vendors capable of supplying a brand‑name or equal backhoe loader and associated accessories for the Black Hills Health Care System – Hot Springs Campus. The requirement includes one backhoe loader (≤ 50 HP diesel, full cab with heat/air‑conditioning, high‑flow hydraulic system, 360° turn, integrated backhoe, front loader, stump grinder, hydraulic angle broom, pallet fork, quick‑attach loader plate and hitch, and other listed features) plus specific accessories (Erskine skid‑steer broom, snow blower, MDS steer forks, walk‑through rails, and stump grinder). Delivery is FOB‑destination to 500 N 5th St, Hot Springs, SD 57747 during normal business hours (08:00‑15:30 MT, Mon‑Fri, excluding Federal holidays), with coordination through VA Logistics. No contract award will result from this notice; responses are for market research only. Interested vendors must submit, by 17:00 CT on 15 April 2026, an email to brian.whalen‑crichton@va.gov containing the organization’s UEI, proof of capability, and answers to the required questionnaire: socio‑economic category, manufacturer status, compliance with 13 CFR 121.406(b)(1)(i‑iii), subcontracting plans (percentage and tasks), and estimated lead time for shipping/delivery. Respondents should also note that, if the eventual solicitation is set‑aside, VAAR 852.219‑76 (limitations on subcontracting), VAAR 852.212‑71 (gray‑market items), and FAR 52.219‑14 may apply. Only emailed responses will be considered.

Notice ID

2b9fc911426b499baf4d73b958593e93

Solicitation Number

36C26326Q0549

NAICS Code

333120

Classification Code

3830