3750--Sources Sought Notice: Ride-On Commercial Grade Lawn Mowers for the Northport VA Medical Center.
Overview
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Network Contracting Office 2, is conducting a Sources Sought to identify qualified sources capable of providing three (3) large commercial-grade, ride-on lawn mowers for the VA Northport Healthcare System in Northport, New York. This is for market research and planning purposes only, not a solicitation. The VA has a preference for domestically manufactured equipment. Responses are due by June 2nd, 2026, at 16:00 EST.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for three new large, ride-on mowers to replace end-of-life equipment. The mowers must be robust enough for heavy usage in rough terrain and easy to operate and repair. Key salient characteristics include:
- Engine: Diesel 3-cylinder, liquid-cooled, 36.8 HP @ 3,000 rpm, EPA Tier 4/Stage V compliant.
- Fuel Capacity: 12 gallons.
- Traction Drive: Parallel hydraulic system with full-time 4-wheel drive.
- Performance: Up to 15 mph forward ground speed, 8.7 acres per hour mowing rate with a 72-inch deck.
- Deck: 72-inch Side Discharge Deck with Recycler Kit.
- Construction: All welded tubular and formed steel frame, fully assembled upon delivery. Components must be top-quality with locally available replacement parts in the U.S.
- Warranty: Two (2) years parts & labor (excluding batteries & tires), with direct manufacturer support.
- Delivery Location: Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, 79 Middleville Road, Building 36, Northport, New York 11768.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- NAICS Code: 333112 - Lawn and Garden Tractor and Home Lawn and Garden Equipment Manufacturing (Size Standard: 1,500 employees).
- Set-Aside: None specified (market research to determine potential set-asides).
- Response Due: June 2nd, 2026, 16:00 EST.
- Published: May 26th, 2026.
Submission Requirements
Interested parties should provide:
- Company name, address, point of contact, and size status (e.g., SDVOSB, VOSB, WOSB, Large Business).
- Confirmation of being small under NAICS 333112.
- Manufacturer, distributor, or equivalent solution status.
- Details on any FSS/GSA/NAC/NASA SEWP contracts and item availability.
- General pricing for market research purposes.
- Detailed capabilities demonstrating how proposed items meet all salient characteristics, especially for "equal to items."
- Confirmation of domestic manufacturing.
- Feedback or suggestions on the salient characteristics/SOW.
- Sam.gov Unique Entity ID (UEI) number.
Additional Notes
This notice is for information and planning only and does not constitute a solicitation. Responses are not offers and cannot form a binding contract. Responders are responsible for all associated costs. A future solicitation may be published based on the responses received.
Contact Information
Jonatan Rondon, Contracting Officer, at jonatan.rondon@va.gov or 212-686-7500 ex. 16490.