2310--eco-friendly electric vehicle Brand name or Equal

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Network Contracting Office 22 (NCO 22), is conducting market research to identify sources capable of providing an eco-friendly electric vehicle for the VHA Long Beach Healthcare System. This notice is for planning purposes to understand industry capabilities and determine if a brand name or equal requirement for a GEM E4 small electric vehicle can be met by the market. The procurement focuses on a 4-passenger on-road electric vehicle with specific technical configurations, including a 16 kW Li-Ion battery system and a panoramic sky roof with solar panels. The government is gathering information on business sizes, OEM authorization status, and compliance with the Buy American Act. Responses will assist the VA in refining its acquisition strategy and identifying potential offerors who can meet the specified salient characteristics. Performance is centered in Long Beach, California, with delivery to Building 149. The attachment package includes the Sources Sought Notice, a Statement of Work, and a detailed list of Salient Characteristics. This requirement is for a 4-passenger on-road electric vehicle with specific technical and safety features. The package includes a Statement of Work and Salient Characteristics defining mandatory performance and hardware standards. This research phase helps the VA refine its acquisition strategy and identify qualified vendors and authorized resellers. The requirement involves delivering one new, fully assembled 4-passenger on-road low-speed electric vehicle (LSV) for campus transportation.