2305--EQ Bobcat Tool

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Network Contracting Office (NCO) 23 is conducting market research under solicitation number 36C26326Q0654 to identify sources capable of providing grounds maintenance equipment for the Sioux Falls VA facility in South Dakota. This sources sought notice is classified under NAICS 333112, Lawn and Garden Tractor and Home Lawn and Garden Equipment Manufacturing, and PSC 2305, GROUND EFFECT VEHICLES. Interested parties must submit responses by the deadline of May 13, 2026, to the point of contact, Scott Morrison.

The requirement is for a brand-name Bobcat Tool Cat model UW56 powered by a diesel engine with an engine block heater and heavy-duty battery. Technical specifications include four-wheel drive with speed management, all-wheel steering for turf protection, and a hydraulic system capable of operating high-flow attachments at 27.9gpm. The vehicle must be equipped with a joystick and attachment control kit, hydraulic quick couplers for cab-operated locking, and a road package that includes headlights, turn signals, a backup alarm, and a rear-view camera.

The procurement scope also encompasses several specific attachments and kits, including 29x12.5 turf tires, a 68-inch heavy-duty bucket, a 68-inch angle broom, and an HS8 spreader with a sidewalk kit. Additional safety features such as strobe lights and rear work light kits are also required for operations around the campus. Two supporting documents, including a Request for Information and a supplemental attachment, were published with the notice on May 6, 2026.