Description
The Department of Veterans Affairs (Manchester VA Medical Center) is issuing an RFQ to procure one Bobcat S86 T4 Skid Steer Loader and one Bobcat UW56 Utility Work Machine for its Grounds Department. The solicitation is a Small‑Disadvantaged Veteran‑Owned Business (SDVOSB) set‑aside and requires brand‑name equipment to maintain compatibility with existing Bobcat assets and attachments. The purchase is a single‑source justification based on the unique capabilities of the UW56 model and the VA’s existing fleet. Vendors must be authorized Bobcat distributors, preferably SDVOSBs, and must comply with FAR 13.106‑1 and the applicable NAICS (333120).
• Quantity: 1 Bobcat S86 T4 Skid Steer Loader (≈ $84,888)
• Quantity: 1 Bobcat UW56 Utility Work Machine (≈ $84,842)
• Total estimated value: ≈ $170 k
• Set‑aside: SDVOSB only
• Brand‑name only requirement – no equivalents accepted
• Must support existing Bobcat attachments, service contracts, and maintenance needs.