Sources Sought Notice Sources Sought Notice Page 5 of 5 Sources Sought Notice *= Required Field Sources Sought Notice Page 1 of 5 This Sources Sought Notice is for informational and planning purposes only and shall not be construed as a solicitation or as an obligation or commitment by the Government. This notice is intended strictly for market research. The purpose of this Sources Sought notice is to obtain information from qualified sources with special interest relative to the North American Industry Classification Code (NAICS) 333112, Lawn and Garden Tractor and Home Lawn and Garden Equipment Manufacturing. The Government will not pay for information received in response to this Sources Sought, nor will the Government compensate any respondent for any cost incurred in developing the information provided. This Sources Sought does not constitute a commitment by the Government. Information provided in response to this market survey will be used for informational purposes only and will not be released. Contractor participation is not a promise of future business with the Government. Requirement The VA Great Lakes Health Care System, Veterans Integrated Services Network (VISN) 12, Oscar G. Johnson (VAMC), 325 East H Street, Iron Mountain, MI 49801 is seeking to Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) of 1585 TerrainCut Front Mower. The VAMC is seeking OEMs who produce/manufacture an Or Equal to the John Deere 1585 TerrainCut Front Mower of any Size Standard under NAICS 333112 and Product Service Code (PSC) of 2420. The Government is seeking manufacturers and authorized distributors/resellers capable of providing a Brand Name or Equal product to the John Deere 1585 TerrainCut Front Mower. This source sought is restricted to domestic end products. In order to qualify as a small business seller your company must meet the requirements of 13 CFR 121.406 (b)(1)(i), (b)(1)(ii) and (b)(1)(iii). The Brand Name specifications are listed below for the John Deere Model: 1585 TerrainCut Front Mower. Brand Name: John Deere - 1585 TerrainCut Front Mower 72" Commercial rear discharge mower deck (72" Fastback Pro) 60" Commercial rotary broom 60" Commercial two-stage snow blower 60" hydraulic angling front blade (4) 42# Quick-Tatch weights Reverse alarm kit External mirror kit Stereo AM/FM radio Radio mount kit Radio kit Beacon light kit Single spool aux hydraulic kit Rear work light kit Required Specifications below: Compatible with 72" rear discharge mower deck, front blade, snow blower, and broom attachments Climate controlled cab (heat and AC)with 360 degrees of visibility Liquid cooled diesel engine (min 35 HP) Front cab, rear engine mount 4-wheel drive rear steering Commercial Grade Equipment (no residential grade) pneumatic tires front mounted "Live" PTO for front mount attachments 2 speed hydraulic transaxle Shall meet EPA Tier 4 emissions requirements cab rollover protection Hydrostatic power steering Turn radius of 13 in or less turn assist brakes Differential Lock for added traction Rotate for service feature on mower deck for ease of maintenance It is the responsibility of the interested source to demonstrate to the government the interested party is an Original Equipment Manufacturer of an or equal product to the Brand Name listed above. Please include descriptive literature for equal products. In addition to confirming status as an OEM and authorized distributer you must include the following information: Company name, address, point of contact, SAM.gov UEID and email address. Size status and representation/s of the company (i.e., Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB), HUBZone, Woman Owned Small Business (WOSB), Large Business, etc.). Any SDVOB or VOSB but be certified. Is the company considered a small business under the NAICS code 333112? Does the company manufacturer the product being offered and can provide details of its product for review? (Provide emailed literature, at no cost, of the item/s considered an Or Equal product with your response) Does the company alter; assemble; modify; the products being offered any way? If the company has a current federal contract, are the products being offered available on the contract? Does your company offer the Brand Name and Or Equal on GSA or NASA Sewp? Questions should be sent to Jennifer Mead at: Jennifer.Mead@va.gov. Responses to this source sought must be received no later than May31, 2023, at 09:00am. As a reminder, this is a Sources Sought announcement only. There is no guarantee, expressed or implicit, that the market research for this acquisition will result in a particular set-aside or sole source award, or any other guarantee of award strategy. All information is to be provided on a voluntary basis at no charge to the Government. Interested vendors are reminded that in accordance with FAR 4.1102(a) Offerors and quoters are required to be registered in SAM at the time an offer or quotation is submitted in order to comply with the annual representations and certifications requirements. Registration is available at www.sam.gov.
