Wheeled Loader Rental Minneapolis VAMC

Project ID: 36C26326Q0805 FederalOpportunitiesSources Sought

Overview

Agency	VISN 23: Midwest Health Care Network
Deadline	06/16/26
Posted	06/05/26
Estimated Value	$30,000 - $90,000 (AI estimate)
Set Aside	None
NAICS	532490 - Other Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing
PSC	W038 - Lease Or Rental Of Equipment- Construction, Mining, Excavating, And Highway Maintenance Equipment
Location	Minneapolis VAMC Minneapolis, MN 55417 United States

Description

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SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE Before responding please carefully read and consider the following: This is a full and open competition sources sought. Wheeled Loader Lease for the Minneapolis VA Health Care System. This is a Sources Sought Announcement Only and no solicitation is currently available. Responses will be used by the Government to make appropriate acquisition decisions. After a review of the responses to this Sources Sought Notice, a solicitation announcement may be posted. A response to this Sources Sought Notice is not an adequate reply to a potentially forthcoming solicitation. All information contained in this Sources Sought Announcement is preliminary, as well as subject to modification, and is in no way binding on the Government. The Government will not pay for any information submitted in response to this request. Furthermore, the Government reserves the right to cancel this requirement at its discretion. The information requested will be used solely within the Department of Veterans Affairs to facilitate decision making and will not be disclosed outside of the Government. The determination of a procurement strategy, based upon the comments submitted in response to this Sources Sought Announcement, is solely within the discretion of the Government. The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code is 532490, Other Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing, size standard is $40.0 Million. NOTE: Please ensure that the System for Award Management (SAM) indicates this NAICS code if you are interested in the requirement. This acquisition may also be subject to the Nonmanufacturer Rule, see FAR 52.219-33. Description of Supplies See included Statement of Work Interested firms with the capability of providing the requirement, per applicable subcontracting rule limitations and nonmanufacturer rule, shall submit capability statements so the Government can determine the firm s experience and capability to provide the requirements. Failure to demonstrate the capability of providing the requirement in response to this market survey may affect the Government s review of the industry s ability to perform or provide these requirements. Firms shall include the following information with their responses if applicable: Organization name, unique entity identification (UEI) number, address, socioeconomic category of your firm under the NAICS, email address of a point of contact who can verify the demonstrated capabilities, website address, and telephone number. Capability statement demonstrating the ability to meet the specialized requirements stated in the Statement of Work (see attached) and their expertise in the above-described areas in sufficient detail, including any other specific and relevant information. Please provide a specification sheet for the equipment. Copies of any agreements with companies/manufacturer(s) showing authorization to provide required products / services. Small Business respondents indicate the estimate of services/supplies to be subcontracted. What percentage of services/supplies (estimated) would the company perform as the Prime Contractor? __________________% What percentage of services/supplies (estimated) would the company subcontract to other firms? __________________% Identify if your organization is the manufacturer of the requested supplies. If you are not the manufacturer, identify the manufacturer of the supplies that you will provide and their socio-economic category. Fill out the certificate under FAR Provision 52.225-2(b), identifying the item and its country of origin. If the product is a US domestic end product, write in USA for the item's country of origin. 52.225-2 Buy American Certificate. (b) Foreign End Products: Line Item No. Country of origin Exceeds 55% domestic content (yes/no) ____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ State whether any of the requested services/supplies may be ordered against a government contract awarded to your organization (e.g Federal Supply Schedule (FSS), General Services Administration (GSA), etc.). Provide estimated shipping and delivery information for the requested supplies (e.g. Expected lead time on delivery) Only firms seriously interested and truly capable should send their information described above and any questions by email to robert.bennett8@va.gov no later than 4:00 PM Central Time, June 16, 2026.

Summary (Newest Update)

Background The Minneapolis VA Medical Center is seeking to rent or lease a wheeled loader with a snow bucket for use by the Grounds Department to clear snow from parking areas and roads throughout the Minneapolis Veteran Affairs Health Care System (MVAHCS). This Sources Sought Announcement is intended to gather information from interested firms to inform the Government's acquisition decisions. Work Details The contractor will provide a wheeled loader comparable to models such as Kamatsu WA270, John Deere 544, or Cat 930. The loader must include: - An 8’ snow bucket with smooth cutting edge - JRB quick attach system - Capability of lifting a minimum of 10 feet high - Multi-function mono loader control - Snow tires - Four-wheel drive - Differential lock in front axle - Hydrostatic transmission - Climate-controlled cab for operator comfort (heat/air conditioning) - Interior cab lighting - Rear view monitoring system (back-up camera) - Headlights/work lights and back-up lights - Rear view mirrors - Horn - Front and rear windshield wipers/washers - Auto idle shut down feature - Hydraulic actuated wet disc brakes - Parking brake - Throttle lock and speed limiter - Block heater/cold weather starting package. Delivery and pickup fees are included in the lease agreement. The equipment must be delivered to Building 72 Minnehaha Ave., Minneapolis MN on November 1st and picked up on April 30th each year. The contractor must ensure all controls and safety features function properly and repair any non-operational equipment within 24 hours of notification. Period of Performance The geographic location(s) the contract will be performed (if provided) Place of Performance Minneapolis VAMC, One Veterans Drive, Minneapolis MN 55417 USA. Bidder Requirements Firms must demonstrate capability through a capability statement that includes organization name, unique entity identification (UEI) number, address, email address of a point of contact for verification of capabilities, website address, and telephone number. Small Business respondents should indicate estimated percentages of services/supplies they would perform as Prime Contractor versus those subcontracted. Firms must also provide copies of any agreements with manufacturers showing authorization to provide required products/services. Incumbent Analysis (see Incumbents section for more detail) This opportunity appears to have a confirmed incumbent based on contract 36C26322P0061 awarded to RDO Construction Equipment Co for wheeled loader rental (valued at $145,000) with a period of performance from 11/10/21 through 04/30/26. The current requirement similarly calls for leasing a wheeled loader outfitted with an 8’ snow bucket and cold-weather features for snow removal at the Minneapolis VAMC/grounds operations, with delivery and pickup aligned to the seasonal use window. The prior work description (“wheeled loader rental”) and the ongoing seasonal rental structure suggest the new effort may be a continuation or follow-on of the same type of equipment support.

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