3720--Agricultural Land Clearing Equipment See Below Statement of Work for Details
Veterans Affairs · VETERANS BENEFITS ADMIN (36C10D)
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Where this opportunity stands
Every notice posted under solicitation 36C10D27Q0002 in this department, oldest first.
- Oct 5, 2026 · this noticeSources Sought
- Oct 5, 2026Sources SoughtOpen
Next steps for this stage
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What the notice says
Sources Sought The purpose of this Sources Sought Announcement is for market research to make appropriate acquisition decisions and to gain knowledge of potentially qualified Businesses interested and capable of providing the Services requested. Agricultural Land Clearing Equipment Acquisition The intended contract is a firm-fixed price acquisition. Potential contractors shall provide, at a minimum, the following information to Michael.gamby@va.gov. 1) Company name, address, and point of contact, phone number, e-mail address, and SAM/UEI. 2) Please identify your company s size in comparison to… (show all)
the anticipated North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 333112 Lawn and Garden Tractor and Home Lawn and Garden Equipment Manufacturing. � � [� ] yes� � [� ] no� � � � Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)� [� ] yes� � [� ] no� � � � Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB)� [� ] yes� � [� ] no� � � � Small Business Manufacturers� [� ] yes� � [� ] no� � � � All other Small Business (SB)� � [� ] yes� � [� ] no� � � � Other than Small Business 3) The Government is not obligated to nor will it pay for or reimburse any costs associated with responding to this sources sought notice. This notice shall not be construed as a commitment by the Government to issue a solicitation or ultimately award a contract, nor does it restrict the Government to a particular acquisition approach. The Government will in no way be bound to this information if any solicitation is issued. Notice to Potential Offerors: All Offerors who provide goods or services to the United States Federal Government must be registered in the System Award Management (SAM located on the web at www.sam.gov). It is desirable that any Offeror to have completed their business Online Representations and Certifications Application in the System for Award Management (SAM). 4) Any Service Disabled Veteran Owned Businesses or Veteran Owned Businesses who respond to a solicitation on this project must be registered with SBA VetCert at veterans.certify.sba.gov. Responses are due by 10/14/2026 17:00 PST, to michael.gamby@va.gov See Below Statement Of Work, for proper Salients Characteristics. Veterans Benefit Administration (VBA) VA Regional Office (VARO) Veteran Readiness and Employment (VR&E) 3800 Village Dr., Lincoln NE, 68516 Agricultural Land Clearing Equipment Acquisition BACKGROUND The Lincoln VA Regional Office (VARO), Veteran Readiness and Employment (VR&E) program, has identified a requirement for a one-time purchase of equipment necessary to support the Veteran s approved VR&E self-employment plan. These items are essential to the successful operation of the Veteran s business. The requested equipment includes: One (1) Mulching Head One (1) Rotary Cutter One (1) Laser Grader One (1) 2D Laser Auto System One (1) Turbo Saw SCOPE The purpose of this requirement is to procure and install agricultural land clearing equipment necessary to support the Veteran s approved VR&E self employment plan. This Statement of Work outlines the contractor s responsibilities for providing brand name or equivalent equipment that meets or exceeds all specified operational, safety, and performance requirements. The Contractor is responsible for furnishing, delivering, installing, and testing all required equipment, as well as providing comprehensive training, technical documentation, and post installation support to ensure the Veteran can safely and effectively operate the equipment. This Scope defines the boundaries of contractor performance, including adherence to manufacturer specifications, delivery and installation at the designated site, completion of all mandatory performance tests, and the provision of all training and instructional materials. All items shall be brand name or equivalent and must meet or exceed the specifications identified in the Veteran s self employment plan. PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS Equipment Requirements: All equipment, whether brand name or equivalent, shall meet or exceed the required specifications outlined in the Veteran s approved self employment plan. Equipment must be fully compatible with the intended agricultural land clearing operations and capable of performing all required functions safely and effectively. Vendor performance will be evaluated on the delivery of equipment that meets these standards, along with the completeness and accuracy of all manuals, technical specifications, and training materials provided. Equipment Specifications: Mulching Head: The Mulching Head offers exceptional performance with its high-power capabilities, allowing for efficient and thorough mulching of dense vegetation, enhancing your land clearing productivity. These mulching heads, built for compatible loaders, feature a durable steel frame, efficient mulching chamber, and smooth rotor design that reduces drag and power use. An adjustable push bar and sealed rotor bearings enhance versatility and long-term performance. Equipped with a two-speed hydraulic system and 36 double-carbide-tipped teeth, the mulching head efficiently processes up to 8-in. (20.3-cm) trees and 12-in. (30.5-cm) stumps. Its redesigned chamber optimizes material flow and reduces wear, delivering high-quality mulch quickly and effectively. Prominently positioned pressure gauge that is visible from the cab lets operators easily monitor hydraulic operating pressure for optimized performance. Mulching Head Overall Width 85.0 in. Cutting Width 72.0 in. Height 63.0 in. Length 69.0 in. Weight 3155.0 lb. Cutting Tools Cutting Tool Type, Standard Double-carbide tipped tool Cutting Tool Type, Optional Knife Tool Number of Cutting Tools with Smooth Rotor 30 Hydraulics Hydraulics Type High Flow Minimum Flow 24.0 gpm Maximum Flow 45.0 gpm Maximum Operating Pressure 4000.0 psi Vehicle Compatibility Hydraulic Connection 19.05-mm (0.75-in.) quick connect couplers with 9.525-mm (0.375 in.) case drain coupler Electrical 14-pin Duetsch connector Connection Compact Track Loaders 333 P-Tier, 335 P-Tier Skid Steer Loaders 334 P-Tier Rotary Cutter: The Rotary Cutter offers unparalleled efficiency and longevity in demanding brush and tree cutting applications, equipped with advanced hydraulic systems and a heavy-duty construction to ensure quick, safe operations while preventing damage and maximizing productivity, making it the ideal choice for professional land management tasks. The auxiliary hoses to the prime mover are individually protected with a Cordura sleeve and collectively wrapped with an additional spiral hose protector to prevent hose damage. Cutters come standard with a motor cover that protects the hydraulic hose connections from debris. Many competitive models leave these components exposed and vulnerable to damage. The Series utilize a hydraulic valve to brake quickly and safely. An audible sound is heard during shutdown to indicate the blades stopped spinning. The direct drive bearing requires a 1200-hour drain and refill maintenance interval. Many competitors typically require maintenance intervals as low as 500 hours. A heavy-duty front push bar is integrated into the rotary cutter deck structure which can be used to guide trees when felling. Aggressively serrated corners of the push bar are useful to maneuver trees and brush. Rotary Cutter Weight 2260.0 lb Overall Height 28.1 in Overall Width 89.1 in Overall Length 97.5 in Deck Thickness 0.31 in Cutting Cutting Width 84.0 in Minimum Cutting Height 2.5 in Minimum Cutting Height (Flat) 2.5 in Cutting Capacity (Maximum Tree Diameter) 10.0 in Blades Number of Blades 3 Blade Thickness 0.625 in Hydraulics Minimum Hydraulic Flow 30.0 gpm Maximum Hydraulic Flow 45.0 gpm Maximum Operating Pressure 4000.0 psi Vehicle Compatibility Hydraulic Connection 12.7-mm (0.5 in.) quick-connect couplers with 9.5-mm (0.375 in.) case-drain coupler Compact Track Loader 331G, 333G Skid Steer Loader 330G, 332G Laser Grader: The Laser Grader is a versatile precision grader attachment that
Who won similar work
10 award notices on SAM.gov in the last 24 months. Matched by: Same agency (Veterans Affairs), same NAICS 333112.
Single-winner award sizes (10): middle half $37K to $102K, median $63K; range $28K to $174K.
| Winner | Awards | Value | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| BRAVO, INC. · $CCZ · $121.6B | 4 | $256K | Sep 25, 2026 |
| FEDERAL CONTRACTS LLC | 1 | $174K | Sep 24, 2026 |
| AMIGO IMPLEMENT COMPANY | 1 | $121K | May 20, 2026 |
| BRAVO23 INC | 1 | $84K | Sep 2, 2026 |
| DAVIS EQUIPMENT CORPORATION | 1 | $61K | Aug 14, 2026 |
| LAND AND COATES, INCORPORATED | 1 | $29K | Jun 13, 2025 |
| HESTON GROUP LLC | 1 | $28K | Jan 7, 2026 |
Value counts single-winner awards. "Shared" awards are multiple-award contracts that list every winner with the same total ceiling; that ceiling is not one company's win, so it is not added in. Revenue next to a ticker is the company's last annual revenue from its 10-K.
- $CCZ reported $121.6B revenue in FY2025. The median single-winner award in these 10 past awards, $63K, is under 0.1% of that. 10-K
One award's total value against one year of revenue; many awards are paid over several years.
- Sep 25, 2026BRAVO, INC.$65K3825--Commercial Street VacuumMateriality: <0.01% of $CCZ revenue (Low) SEC
- Sep 24, 2026FEDERAL CONTRACTS LLC$174K2420--Albany Front End Wheeled Loader Sole Source AwardNo listed company matched (Materiality N/A)
- Sep 24, 2026BRAVO, INC.$108K2420--ZERO TURN MOWER & VENTRAC MOWERSMateriality: <0.01% of $CCZ revenue (Low) SEC
- Sep 9, 2026BRAVO, INC.$32KUTILITY VEHICLEMateriality: <0.01% of $CCZ revenue (Low) SEC
- Sep 2, 2026BRAVO23 INC$84KBOBCAT TOOLCATNo listed company matched (Materiality N/A)
- Aug 21, 2026BRAVO, INC.$52K2420--VENTRAC 4520N COMPACT TRACTORMateriality: <0.01% of $CCZ revenue (Low) SEC
- Aug 14, 2026DAVIS EQUIPMENT CORPORATION$61K3825--Lawn Sweeper ReplacementNo listed company matched (Materiality N/A)
- May 20, 2026AMIGO IMPLEMENT COMPANY$121K2305--EQ Utility VehiclesNo listed company matched (Materiality N/A)
- Jan 7, 2026HESTON GROUP LLC$28K3830--Kage Snow System- SF Delivery on/before 01/20/2026No listed company matched (Materiality N/A)
- Jun 13, 2025LAND AND COATES, INCORPORATED$29K2305--KUBOTA RTV WITH LINERNo listed company matched (Materiality N/A)
Materiality: one award's value as a share of the winner's revenue over the latest 12 months in its SEC filings (or its last fiscal year, as noted when you point at it). Low under 1%, Medium 1 to 5%, High 5% or more. Many awards are paid over several years, so this overstates a single year's share.
Competitive landscape
For the 7 most frequent past winners above. Lobbying is matched by the company's exact name or exact ticker; agencies are as named on the filings.
- 0 of these past winners lobbied Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA) since 2024 (0 filings)
- 0 of their lobbyists list a past Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA) job
- $131K from their corporate PACs since 2024 to members of House Committee on Appropriations, House Committee on Veterans' Affairs, Senate Committee on Appropriations, Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs
- 0 foreign-agent (FARA) registrations
Policy around it
Bills the past winners named while lobbying this agency's issues, rules from the department, and executive orders that name the agency, last 12 months.
- 0 bills named on the past winners' lobbying filings
- 25 rules from the department in the last 12 months
- 0 executive orders naming the agency in the last 12 months
Market
For past winners matched exactly to a listed company. Insider trades are open-market buys and sells (Form 4) in the last 90 days, shown as facts; our own study found insiders do not reliably buy ahead of awards. A sale marked 10b5-1 was made under a trading plan set up in advance.
- 1 of the past winners are listed companies
- 0 insider buys and 0 insider sells at them in the last 90 days
Sources: SAM.gov notices and award notices; Senate LDA lobbying filings; FEC filings; FARA; Federal Register; congress.gov; SEC Form 4. Every row above links to its record.
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