Inactive Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

The required equipment is a heavy-duty 4WD diesel utility vehicle intended to carry personnel and haul stone, mulch, and debris, and to support snow removal with a plow. It must provide a 3,352-lb payload, a liquid-cooled diesel engine compliant with EPA Tier 4 and B20 biodiesel-ready, power steering, and automatic on-demand 4WD traction. Key capacities include a 2,785-lb cargo bed, 3,185-lb total vehicle capacity, and 3,500-lb towing capacity, with a 23.3-hp engine and 3-speed transaxle. The vehicle should have a fully enclosed ROPS-certified cab, safety glass, heater compatibility, lights, horn, reverse alarm, and mirrors. It must also support commercial snowplow mounting with a minimum 5-foot blade, undercarriage, plow box, wiring kit, and handheld smart-touch controller.

Inactive Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

The Department of Veterans Affairs at the Asheville VA Medical Center in Asheville, NC intends to acquire a heavy-duty 4WD diesel utility work truck with accessories for hauling personnel, materials, and snow removal. The solicitation is expected to be issued on or about September 9, 2026. The vehicle must meet specific performance and physical characteristics, including a 3,352 lb payload, snowplow compatibility, and various cab and lighting accessories. No budget amount is specified in this pre-solicitation notice. This notice is for planning purposes only and is not a request for proposals.