| Location: | Alabama |
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| Posted: | Jan 28, 2026 |
| Due: | Feb 4, 2026 |
| Agency: | VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF |
| Type of Government: | Federal |
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| Solicitation No: | 36C247-26-AP-1801 |
| Publication URL: | To access bid details, please log in. |
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Subject: Sources Sought – RFI - Compact Tractor with Attachments (SDVOSB Requirement)
Dear SDVOSB Contractor,
I am reaching out on behalf of the Department of Veterans Affairs, specifically the Central Alabama Veterans Healthcare Systems (CAVHCS) regarding a requirement for a compact tractor that meets the following salient characteristics:
- Tractor Type: Compact Tractor
- Horsepower: 50 hp
- Engine: 4-Cylinder Turbocharged Diesel
- Transmission: Power Reverser or Hydrostatic
- PTO: Rear at least 39 hp
- Rear Hitch: Category 1 – At least 2,400 lbs.
- Attachments: Rear Backhoe (18” trenching type), Front Loader Bucket
- Cab: Enclosed with factory-installed radio, heating and air conditioning
- Additional Features: Power steering, canopy lights, mirrors, windshield wipers, rear lights, wet disk braking system, 4WD, wheelbase 73–81 in.
Please include:
- Confirmation you have the capability to obtain the subject equipment with the liste Salient Characteristics
- Estimated Market Pricing
- Do you offer Government Discounts
- Delivery lead time
- Warranty details
- Confirmation of SDVOSB status and SBA VetCert certification
- If you have a third party agreement as an authorized seller of an OME such as John Deere, Kubota, etc., please provide that information.
This is not a request for quote. This is the government’s market research. There is no biding contract that will be obtained from your response. Upon completion of the market research, a formal RFQ will be published as the market research conducted dictates. If you have any questions or need clarification, feel free to contact me at james.boles2@va.gov.
Thank you for your time and assistance.
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Bid Due: 6/15/2026