Street Sweeper for Philadelphia VAMC
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 4, has issued a Sources Sought Notice to identify qualified sources capable of providing a Brand Name or Equal Street Sweeper with a Weed Removal Option and Quick-Change Trolley for the Corporal Michael J. Crescenz VA Medical Center in Philadelphia, PA. This is for market research purposes only. Responses are due by Wednesday, May 27, 2026, at 12:00 PM Eastern Time.
Scope of Work
The VA is seeking information on a HAKO Citymaster 1650 Sweeper or equivalent. Key requirements include:
- Equipment: A street sweeper with a weed removal option and a quick-change trolley.
- Performance: Sweeping path suitable for garage and walkway cleaning, effective weed removal from roadways and walkway edges, and efficient attachment changeover.
- Compliance: Engine emissions must comply with local, state, and federal environmental regulations.
- Warranty: Minimum 1-year on parts and labor, and a minimum 12-month warranty on consumables (brushes, filters, rubber components). Warranty claims must have a response time within 3 business days.
- Lifecycle Support: Includes operator and maintenance training, digital/hard copy technical manuals, a recommended maintenance schedule, and a list of certified service providers within 100 miles of the facility.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- NAICS Code: 333120 (Construction Machinery Manufacturing) with a size standard of 1,250 employees.
- Set-Aside: None specified; market research is being conducted to determine potential set-asides. Respondents are asked to indicate their business size status (e.g., SDVOSB, VOSB, HUBZone, WOSB, Large Business).
- Place of Performance: Corporal Michael J. Crescenz VA Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA 19104.
- Delivery: To be coordinated 24 hours in advance, Monday-Friday, 7:30 AM – 3:00 PM.
- Response Due: May 27, 2026, at 12:00 PM Eastern Time.
- Published: May 13, 2026.
Submission & Evaluation
This is an informational notice for market research; it is not a solicitation, and no evaluation letters will be issued. Responses are not considered offers and cannot be accepted to form a binding contract. Submissions should be sent via email to the identified Contracting Point of Contact. The VA encourages the submission of pricing information for market research purposes, though it will not be used for award evaluation. Preference will be given to US-manufactured equipment.
Additional Notes
Potential sources are requested to provide company details, product information, manufacturing country, distributor information (if applicable), and feedback on the salient characteristics outlined in the attached document.