THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT ANNOUNCEMENT FOR INFORMATION ONLY. THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION FOR PROPOSALS AND NO CONTRACT WILL BE AWARDED FROM THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. The purpose of this notice is to conduct market research and obtain information from qualified Contractors who are able to meet the requirements identified in the accompanying Statement of Work. This is not a solicitation. A solicitation will be issued at a later date. This notice does not restrict the Government to a particular acquisition approach. All information submitted in response to this announcement is voluntary. The Government will not pay for information requested nor will it compensate any Contractor for any cost incurred in developing information provided to the Government. The Bath VA Medical Center is currently seeking a vendor who can supply the Bath VAMC with a 2025 brand name or equal John Deere Gator XUV845R for the Bath VA Medical Center Dental Department. The NAICS Code is 33311 Farm Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing Interested Contractors are reminded that in accordance with FAR 4.12, prospective Contractors shall complete electronic annual representations and certifications in conjunction with FAR 4.11 required registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) database prior to award of a contract. Your response needs to address how you will meet the Government's requirements. This requirement will be Set-aside for Small Business and qualified contractors are asked to submit the following information: 1) Company Name: 2) Company Address: 3) DUNS Number: 4) Company POC Name: 5) Company POC Phone Number: 6) Company POC Email Address: 7) Company Website: 8) Business type: ( Small, VOSB/SDVOSB, etc.): 9) *If GSA, please identify Contract and # Please identify your company's small business size standard and applicable NAICS code. For more information refer to http://www.sba.gov/content/table-small-business-size-standards. Please email statements of capabilities to Barry Sawyer no later than March 20, 2025 at 4:00PM Eastern time to Barry.Sawyer@va.gov This notice is to assist the VA in determining sources only. A solicitation is not currently available. If a solicitation is issued it will be announced later, and all interested parties must respond to that solicitation announcement separately from the responses to this announcement. Responses to this sources-sought announcement are not considered adequate responses to any future solicitation announcements. STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW) As of 01/08/2025 Contract Title. 2025 brand name or equal John Deere Gator XUV845R for the Bath VA Medical Cemter Dental Department. Background. The Bath VA Medical Center Dental Department requires a new side-by-side utility vehicle to replace its current model, which has exceeded its manufacturer s end-of-life and is no longer economically viable to repair. The department is responsible for transporting dental supplies and equipment between buildings 76 and 78 across the station. Due to limited vehicle parking availability, a compact and maneuverable utility vehicle is the most practical and efficient solution to meet the department s logistical needs. Scope. This procurement involves the acquisition and delivery of a 2025 John Deere Gator XUV845R or equal side-by-side utility vehicle. The vehicle will be used primarily for transporting detal materials, equipment, and supplies between designated buildings. Although the Dental Department will own the brand name or equal 2025 John Deere Gator XUV845R, the Facilities Management (Engineering Department) will conduct the preventative maintenance and be responsible for any repairs needed. Based on the maintenance parts the facility currently owns and stocks with Generic Inventory Principles (GIP) in the Engineering Tool Crib the John Deere Gator XUV845R or equal must be compatible with replacement parts described in Section 6, Salient Characteristics. This agreement between departments includes facilities to have the ability to use the utility vehicle to assist in heavy work load environments such as winter plowing. With that agreement in place the brand name or equal John Deere Gator XUV845R will meet the heights, width and weight requirements necessary to perform many facility department needs. It must also have the ability to quickly switch between facility owned attachments that are used on its current fleet of John Deere Gator XUV845R utility vehicles. These attachments will be listed under section 6 Salient Characteristics. Our campus style facility needs to ensure cost effectiveness by utilizing existing attachments compatible with the current model John Deere Gator XUV845R, avoiding unnecessary expenses on new, expensive replacement parts and attachments. Specifications: One (1) 2025 John Deere Gator XUV845R or equal 27 Heavy-Duty all-terrain radial tires on 14 alloy wheels. Split Bench Seat Stone Cloth Park Position in Transmission Cargo Box with Spray In Liner, Brake, and Tail Lights Cargo Box Power Lift Full Door with Side Mirrors Premium HVAC Cab with Roof Salient Characteristics: Must be compatible with the following replacement parts that the facility current stocks with Generic Inventory Principles (GIP): AM107423 Oil Filter M177598 Air Filter Element M177743 Cabin Filter UC16096 Fuel Filter Must be compatible, plug and play with the following facility owned John Deere attachments that fit the John Deere Gator XUV845R: BM26268 E Spec-Harness 6 Impact HD Hydraulic Straight Blade Snowplow (6 wide x 23.5 tall straight blade) 6 Impact HD Hydraulic V-Blade Snowplow (6 wide x 25.75 tall at hinge/29.25 tall at end flared wing vee blade with double acting angle cylinders) Poly In-Bed Hopper Spreader (11 cu ft poly hopper) 12 High Crossover Cabinet with drawers: Measuring 12 high x 54 wide x 20 deep Side Mount Storage Box for John Deere Gator XUV Minimum bed length of 40 required for fitment. Premium Maintenance Box built for fitment on the John Deere Gator XUV845R with factory poly bed Other required characteristics: 54 HP Engine Power Cargo box dimensions: 45 x 12 x 54 in Cargo box capacity weight 1000 lb Payload capacity of 1090 lb Cargo box power lift 4000 lb towing capacity Standard 2 in. receiver 84.5 in. wheelbase 127 in. length 69.4 in. width 78.2 in. height 11.2 in. ground clearance Front Suspension: Fully independent dual A-arm with adjustable coils Rear Suspension: Fully independent dual A-arm with adjustable coils and sway bar Park, high, low, neutral, reverse transaxle Four wheel drive: Dash mounted four wheel drive and rear differential lock switches Shift from park and into gear with a single lever Front rear hydraulic disc with twin piston front calipers Park in transmission Digital display (gear position, system diagnostics light, speed, rpm, 4WD indicator, rear differential indicator, fuel level, coolant temperature, hour meter, miles, and service interval warning light) Minimum of two cup holders Power steering Front skid plate Constant velocity boot protection 40/60 split three-passenger bench seat Standard heating and air conditioning sun visors, rearview mirror, and dome light 11.2 Gallon Fuel Capacity 4-cycle gas, electronic fuel injection engine 812 cc Liquid cooling system Security. The C&A requirements do not apply, a Security Accreditation Package is not required. Delivery Date: 90 Days from date of award. Place of Performance. VA Finger Lakes Healthcare System Bath Campus 76 Veterans Ave Warehouse, Bldg 103 Bath, NY 14810-0810
