SAM #36C26326Q0757

VA Black Hills Health Care System seeks 120-foot or greater diesel telescopic boom lift (brand name or equal) and accessories

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 23, is conducting market research for the VA Black Hills Health Care System to identify vendors capable of supplying a 2027 JLG 1200SJP Diesel Telescopic Boom Lift or an equivalent product, along with required accessories. - Government Buyer: - Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 23, VA Black Hills Health Care System - OEMs and Vendors: - JLG (Original Equipment Manufacturer referenced) - Equivalent products from other manufacturers are permitted - Products/Services Requested: - 2027 JLG 1200SJP Diesel Telescopic Boom Lift (or equal) - Minimum platform height: 120 feet - Minimum horizontal outreach: 70 feet - Platform capacities: 500 lb (unrestricted), 750–1,000 lb (restricted) - Articulating or telescoping jib - Diesel powertrain - Foam-filled rough terrain tires - Platform rotation: minimum 150–180 degrees - Accessories required: - Cold weather package - Large platform (approx. 36–96 inches) - Self-closing gate - Fall arrest anchor system - Integrated AC generator (110–120V power) - Factory-routed air line - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Brand name or equal procurement: equivalent products must meet all salient characteristics - Market research only; not a solicitation for proposals or pricing - Place of performance: VA Black Hills Health Care System, Hot Springs, South Dakota

Description

The VA Black Hills Health Care System requires the purchase of a 2027 JLG 1200SJP Diesel Telescopic Boom Lift and accessories with the Salient Characteristics listed below. This will be a Brand Name or Equal procurement.

This is a SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE only looking for businesses to provide the supplies listed below for market research purposes. No proposals are being requested or accepted with this notice. THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION FOR PROPOSALS OR PRICING and no contract shall be awarded from this notice. This notice shall not be construed as a solicitation or as an obligation on the part of the Department of Veterans Affairs.

Responses to this notice will be treated only as information for the Government to consider as part of their market research efforts. The information provided will be used by the Government in developing its acquisition strategy regarding possible set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, Veteran-Owned, and other socio-economic categories of small business. Interested parties are responsible for adequately marking proprietary, restricted or competition sensitive information contained in their response. The Government does not intend to pay for the information submitted in response to this notice and parties responding will not be entitled to payment for direct or indirect costs incurred in responding to this notice.

The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this requirement is 333924 — Industrial Truck, Tractor, Trailer, and Stacker Machinery Manufacturing, with an SBA Small Business Size Standard of 900 employees.

If you are a vendor capable of providing the requested information and required supplies described below with competitive pricing, send your information with a description of proof of capability and answers to all questions to: Alisha.Milander@va.gov on or before Tuesday, June 2, 2026 at 12:00 PM Central Time.

Please provide answers as appropriate to the following questions in the table below with your response to this Sources Sought. Failure to respond accurately to the following questions may affect the acquisition strategy. Failure to respond to the questions at all, or not respond to select individual questions, will result in your response being determined as non-responsive.

Socio-economic categories and firm information: Please provide all socio-economic categories of your firm (e.g., SDVOSB, VOSB, WOSB, Large Business, 8a, etc.) as well as your firm’s SAM Unique Entity ID number (replaces DUNS number) and Government Contract POC. Brand name or equal: State if you would be intending to provide the brand name supplies or an equal substitute. If proposing an equal substitute, provide sufficient information describing how it is equal to the brand name items (including all accessories) as described in the Salient Characteristics below, or your response will be non-responsive. Order against government contract: State whether the requested supplies may be ordered against a government contract awarded to your organization (e.g., Federal Supply Schedule (FSS), GSA, etc.). Subcontracting: State if subcontracting is contemplated and what percentage of the work will be subcontracted and for what tasks/purpose. Estimated lead time: Provide estimated lead time to deliver all supplies as described in the Salient Characteristics below. Manufacturer information: Identify if your organization is the manufacturer of the requested supplies. If not, identify the manufacturer and their socio-economic category. Also, provide proof that you are an authorized reseller/distributor. Compliance with 13 CFR 121.406: Address whether your organization meets the requirements of 13 CFR 121.406 (b)(1)(i), (b)(1)(ii), and (b)(1)(iii). Link to CFR. Foreign-end products: Identify whether any foreign-end products, as defined in FAR Provision 52.225-6, would be provided. Fill out the attached certificate under 52.225-6 Trade Agreements Certificate, indicating the country of origin. Break down the different items if a mix of domestic and foreign-end products. Market research pricing: Complete the yellow highlighted areas in the ITEM INFORMATION and RATE TABLE below for market research pricing. Feel free to submit an itemized quote if it helps address all aspects of the Salient Characteristics.

ITEM INFORMATION ITEM NUMBER DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT 0001 1.00 EA $___________ $________ 1.00 EA $_____ $________

Brand Name or Equal: Provide a 2027 JLG 1200SJP Diesel Telescopic Boom Lift and Accessories in accordance with the Statement of Work and Salient Characteristics.

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 07-22-2026 POP End: 01-21-2027

Principal NAICS Code: 333924 — Industrial Truck, Tractor, Trailer, and Stacker Machinery Manufacturing

Product/Service Code: 3950 — Winches, Hoists, Cranes, and Derricks

If applicable, VAAR 852.219-75 VA Notice of Limitations on Subcontracting Certificate of Compliance for Services and Construction, will apply to the potential solicitation if set-aside for Veteran Owned Small-Businesses or Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small-Businesses.

If applicable, FAR 52.219-14 Limitations on Subcontracting, will apply to the potential solicitation if set-aside for Small-Businesses.

DISCLAIMER This Sources Sought is issued solely for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. All information received in response to this Sources Sought that is marked as proprietary will be handled accordingly. In accordance with FAR 15.201(e), responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. Responders are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this Sources Sought.

The deadline for this information is 12:00 PM Central Time on Tuesday, June 2, 2026.

Salient Characteristics for 120+ Foot Boom Lift A boom lift is a hydraulic aerial work platform that features a platform or bucket at the end of a jointed or telescopic arm (the boom). This arm is mounted on a base, which can be stationary, self-propelled, or towable. They are designed to provide both vertical and horizontal reach, making them indispensable for tasks where ladders or scaffolding aren’t practical or safe.

The aerial lift shall meet the following minimum performance requirements:

Vertical Reach Must provide a minimum platform height of 120 feet.

Horizontal Outreach Must provide no less than 70 feet of horizontal outreach under normal operating conditions.

Platform Capacity Platform shall support a minimum unrestricted capacity of 500 lb, and A higher restricted capacity (e.g., for limited reach positions) of at least 750–1,000 lb.

Articulating Jib Boom must include an articulating or telescoping jib capable of providing multi-axis positioning adequate for precise placement at extreme height. Must provide a wide range of vertical articulation for accessing overhead or recessed work areas.

Powertrain Unit must be diesel powered and capable of reliable operation in outdoor environments. Engine must provide sufficient horsepower and hydraulic performance to achieve the required lift speed, drive performance, and gradeability.

Tires Unit must have foam-filled, rough terrain tires suitable for jobsite surfaces and stable operation at maximum elevation. Ground pressure performance shall support safe operation on mixed terrain.

Platform Rotation Must include platform rotation capability, minimum 150–180 degrees, to allow operator positioning.

Required Accessories A cold weather package capable of supporting reliable operation in low temperatures (battery warming, hydraulic system heating, engine block heater or equivalent). A platform approximately 36×96 inches, or comparable size, capable of supporting two operators plus tools. A self-closing gate that swings inward for safe entry and exit. A fall arrest anchor system compliant with ANSI/OSHA standards. An onboard AC generator system providing: Standard 110–120V, 60 Hz electrical power routed to the platform. A factory routed ½ inch air line from the base to the platform. The system must provide continuous, reliable power for construction and maintenance tasks at elevation.

52.225-6 Trade Agreements Certificate (a) The offeror certifies that each end product, except those listed in paragraph (b), is a U.S.-made or designated country end product, as defined in the clause of this solicitation entitled "Trade Agreements." (b) The offeror shall list as other end products those supplies that are not U.S.-made or designated country end products. Line item No. Country of origin ___________ ___________ ________ ______________ <!-- Add more rows as needed --> (c) The Government will evaluate offers in accordance with policies of FAR Part 25. For WTO GPA-covered items, offers of U.S.-made or designated country end products will be evaluated without regard to Buy American restrictions. The Government will consider only offers of U.S.-made or designated country end products unless no such offers are available or sufficient.

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