SAM #36C24526Q0715

RFI: Bobcat L65 Compact Wheel Loader or Equal for VA Clarksburg

This opportunity is a Request for Information (RFI) from the Department of Veterans Affairs for a compact wheel loader for the Louis A. Johnson VA Medical Center in Clarksburg, WV. - Government Buyer: - Department of Veterans Affairs - VAMC (613) VISN 5 Contract Satellite Office, Martinsburg, WV - Office: VISN 5 Contract Satellite Office - OEMs and Vendors: - Bobcat (referenced as the OEM for the L65 Compact Wheel Loader) - Equivalent products from other manufacturers are acceptable if they meet or exceed the specifications - Products/Services Requested: - Bobcat L65 Compact Wheel Loader or equal - Quantity: 1 - Key specifications include: - 55HP 2.4L turbocharged engine - Hydrostatic transmission with electronic gearbox (4 speeds) - Articulation lock bar - Automatic park brake with slope assist - Auxiliary hydraulics with pressure release couplers - Enclosed cab with HVAC, front and rear wiper/washer, dome light, rear defrost - Safety features: back-up alarm, battery disconnect switch, roll overprotective structure (ISO 3471), seat belt, mirrors, work lights (LED), horn - Operator features: keyless ignition, tilt/telescoping steering, vinyl suspension seat, radio ready, interior storage, cup holders - Attachment and control features: advanced attachment control & flex drive, power attachment mounting system, automatic ride control, Z-bar mechanical self-leveling - Tires: 365/70 R18 - Other: spark arrester muffler, tie down points, wheel fenders, road lights (halogen), bucket level indicator - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Equivalent products must meet or exceed all salient characteristics - Respondents must provide technical literature, country of origin, and authorized distributor letters if applicable - All items must be delivered to the site at the same time unless otherwise coordinated with the VA - Delivery requested by the specified date - No specific part number is provided; only one unit is requested.

Description

Statement of Work VA Clarksburg This RFI is solely for information and planning purposes and does not constitute a solicitation or obligation on the part of the Government. Per FAR 15.201(e), responses to this notice are not considered offers, shall not be used as a proposal, and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. Neither unsolicited proposals nor any other kinds of offers will be considered in response to this notice. No evaluation letters and/or results will be issued to the respondents; however, the Government does reserve the right to contact any respondent and/or respondent reference to obtain additional information. At this time, no solicitation exists; therefore, please do not request a copy of the solicitation. Any resulting procurement action will be the subject of a separate, future announcement. The information is provided for discussion purposes and any potential strategy for this acquisition may change prior to any solicitation release. The acquisition strategy, evaluation methodology, contract type, and any other acquisition decisions are to be determined.

STATEMENT OF WORK AND GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS FOR L65 Compact Wheel Loader or EQUAL

Background VA Clarksburg Grounds Crew require a compact wheel loader for property maintenance purposes.

Specifications Please see below for salient characteristics.
Bobcat L65 Compact Wheel Loader or EQUAL 55HP 2.4L Turbocharged Engine or EQUAL Articulation Lock Bar or EQUAL Automatic Park Brake with Slope Assist or EQUAL Auxiliary Hydraulics with pressure release couplers or EQUAL Back-up Alarm Battery Disconnect Switch 5 Display or EQUAL Bucket Level Indicator Canopy Cup Holders Dual Quick Charge USB/12V Power Outlet or EQUAL Interior Storage Compartments Keyless Ignition or EQUAL Retractable Seat Belt Tilt and Telescoping Steering Column Vinyl Suspension Seat or EQUAL Differential Lock Engine and Hydraulics Systems De-rate or EQUAL Front Horn Glow Plugs Hydrostatic Transmission with Electronic Gearbox, 4 speeds, Advanced Attachment Control & Flex Drive (Engine Speed Dial) or EQUAL Inching Pedal or EQUAL Hour meter, RPM, System Voltage, Engine Temperature, Fuel Gauges and Warning Lights Lift Arm Support Mirrors: Right & Left Side Operator Canopy: Roll Overprotective Structure Meets ISO 3471 and ISO 3449 Level II or EQUAL Power Attachment Mounting System Retrieval Pin Road Lights Halogen (Front) or EQUAL Spark Arrester Muffler or EQUAL 365/70 R18 Tires or EQUAL Tie Down Points Two Speed Travel (17.6 MPH) or EQUAL Wheel Fenders Work Lights LED (2 Front & 2 Rear) or EQUAL Z-Bar Mechanical Self Leveling or EQUAL Enclosed Cab with HVAC, Front and Rear Wiper/Washer, Dome Light, Rear Defrost, Automatic Ride Control, Attachment Control Device, Radio Ready and Cloth Suspension Seat or EQUAL

Delivery Location Attn: (Michael Fink) Louis A. Johnson Medical Center 1 Medical Center Drive Clarksburg, WV 26301

Prior to delivery, Contracting Officer Representative and/or Service Line Representative shall receive shipping information from Contractor and forward to Logistics using the email(s) listed above.

The Contractor must comply and provide all necessary information to VA Clarksburg. Otherwise, the delivery may be refused and require redelivery at no additional cost to the government.

Requested Delivery Date

Delivery of equipment is requested to occur on or before September 30, 2026. Safety Data Sheet (SDS)

If applicable, contractor shall provide three (3) copies of each Safety Data Sheet for every product, chemical, etc. SDS sheets shall be provided for any material on the same day those materials arrive on VA property.

Delivery Coordination

Normal business hours for acceptance of deliveries are 7:00am-3:30pm, Monday thru Friday excluding Federal Holidays. Deliveries must be coordinated in advance with COR or Service Line Representative once a ship date is established. A Logistics Representative shall be the only VA entity signing for freight received on this requirement. The VA-issued purchase order number must be included in the packing slip. All items included in the requirement shall be shipped and delivered to site at same time. If deliveries must be broken into several shipments due to size, this must be coordinated in advance with the COR or Service Line Representative. Failure to coordinate shipment with COR or Service Line Representative may result in failure to deliver and cause re-scheduling of delivery/freight at no charge to the government.

RESPONSES:  Please include descriptive literature demonstrating the product meets or exceeds the brand name product specified above.  Please provide any product solution or configuration so long as they are equivalent to the brand name product. Responses can include any additional product that may be beneficial. These items must be clearly identified by brand name and part number.  PLEASE PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Full name and address of company DUNS number/ CAGE Code/ SAM UEI Business Size Manufacturer or Distributor  If distributor, provide full name, business size and address of manufacturer.  Country of Origin designation for all products. Technical Literature that clearly shows product(s) are equivalent. Any additional product solution or configuration that would be beneficial to the functionality of the product line identified.   Authorized Distributor Letter Certified by OEM with a current date.  Additional Links:Department of Veteran Affairs

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