3805--CAT 255 Track Loader

The Department of Veterans Affairs is issuing a Sources‑Sought notice (Solicitation No. 36C25226Q0142) to determine market interest and capability for providing a brand‑name or equal CAT 255 Track Loader – or a comparable machine – to support snow removal, grounds maintenance, landscaping, and earth‑moving operations at the Oscar G. Johnson VA Medical Center in Iron Mountain, MI. Responding firms must be able to meet the detailed performance specifications, including a minimum 74 hp Tier 4‑Final engine, operating weight of 8,500‑10,000 lb, 20‑gal fuel capacity, ≥30 gpm hydraulic flow, rubber tracks ≥16 in. wide, 8 in. ground clearance, 3,500‑lb lift capacity, 66‑in. bucket with quick‑attach, enclosed ROPS/FOPS cab with heating/air‑conditioning, ergonomic joysticks, rear‑view camera, LED work lights, integrated diagnostics display, telematics compatibility, and a one‑year full‑machine warranty with training and technical support. Optional accessories listed include a touchscreen monitor with backup camera, advanced joysticks, AM/FM radio, and a range of auger and fork attachments. Interested firms – including SDVOSBs, VOSBs, small or emerging small businesses, or other‑than‑small entities – must submit a written response by 10:00 a.m. Central Time on 16 December 2025 to Contracting Officer Jennifer Mead (Jennifer.Mead@va.gov). The response must include company name, address, point‑of‑contact information, FSS/SEWP contract number (if applicable), SAM Unique Entity Identifier, Tax ID, business‑category designation, and a capability statement demonstrating qualification to supply the required loader and accessories. Documentation proving authorized distributor status for the manufacturer must also be provided. All submissions must reference RFQ 36C25226Q0142; telephonic inquiries will not be accepted. The acquisition is classified under NAICS 333924 (Industrial Truck, Tractor, Trailer, and Stacker Machinery Manufacturing) with a size standard of 900 employees.

Notice ID

e0ad2e8e40b14486a4cefe8bc18ba4cb

Solicitation Number

36C25226Q0142

NAICS Code

333924

Classification Code

3805