This is a Pre-solicitation notice. This Pre-solicitation notice is not a request for formal proposals or quotes. Solicitation, 36C24626Q1056, will be issued on or about 9 September 2026.
The Department of Veterans Affairs, Asheville VA Medical, Asheville, NC has a requirement for Work Vehicle with Accessories.
Work Truck HDX 4WD Diesel Utility Vehicle
This piece of equipment will be used to carry personnel for area to area for work. This truck has a large pay load capability to carry stone, mulch and debris. Vehicles will also assist in snow removal efforts with a snowplow.
Performance required:
- Payload of 3352lbs
- 4wd
- Versatility for use in multiple jobs such as snowplow or sprayer.
- Liquid cooled diesel engine provides excellent low end torque and is EPA Tier 4 emission compliant and B20 biodiesel ready.
Essential physical characteristics:
- Air Filter - Remote mounted, heavy-duty 2-stage air cleaner with evacuator valve
- Alternator - 60 amps with electronic regulator
- Battery - 12V
- Brakes – Front Hydraulic Disc
- Brakes – Rear Hydraulic disc
- Cargo Bed - Yes
- Cargo Capacity - 2,785 lbs. (1266 kg)
- Clutch - 7.5" (19 cm) clutch and pressure plate
- Cooling System - Liquid Cooled
- Crated Model - No
- Differential Lock - Manual engage rear differential lock
- Displacement - 950cc (58 ci)
- Drivetrain - Diesel
- Frame - Steel space frame front frame and C-channel rear frame.
- Fuel / Power Source - Diesel
- Fuel Capacity - 6 U.S. gal. (22.7 L)
- Fuel Filter - Combination fuel filter/water separator with a 30 micron
filtration and 50 mesh suction screen in tank.
- Fuel Pump - Electronic pump
- Gauges/Instrumentation - Fuel and coolant temperature gauges. Hour meter. Oil pressure, check engine and battery charge indicator lights. Tachometer and speedometer.
- Ground Clearance - 7" (18 cm)
- Height Overall Top of ROPS - 75.8" (192.5 cm)
- High Speed Lockout - Interlock key switch that prevents engine from running in 3rd gear. Limits engine RPM to 2,200 in 3rd gear high range (HDX gas).
- Horn - Standard
- Hydraulics - 4 gpm (15 lpm) gear pump provides hydraulic flow for power steering and lift in series. Lift control valve with quick disconnects for dual lift cylinders or for attachments when quick disconnects are switched. 8 quart total capacity.
- Inside Turning Radius - 100" (254 cm)
- Interlock - To start engine, clutch pedal must be depressed and remote hydraulic lever must be in neutral position. If installed, high flow hydraulics and rear PTO must be disengaged/switched off
- Outside Turning Radius - 300" (762 cm)
- Overall Width - 64.7" (164.3 cm)
- Power Rating - 23.3 hp (17.4 kW)
- Power Steering - Yes
- Power Train (Engine Description) - 902D, 3-cylinder, inline vertical, 4-cycle, liquid cooled, counterbalanced diesel engine. Full pressure lubrication with spin-on oil filter. Meets EPA Tier IV compliance. Biodiesel ready for use up to B-20.
- Product Length - Overall w/o Bed: 127.6" (324 cm) Overall w/ Full Bed: 130" (330 cm)
- Rear Draw Bar - Standard
- Rear Draw Bar Description - Steel hitch bracket bolted to rear DeDion axle. Mounting plate provides mounting hole for pin or ball hitch and incorporates two safety chain mounting holes. Maximum tongue weight of 600 lbs (272 kg).
- Trailers over 1500 lbs require trailer lic power steering with steering valve coupled to hydraulic cylinder with thru shaft. Maximum steering angle is 70 degrees on 2WD and 50 degrees on 4WD.
- Suspension – Front - Independent system with dual "A" frame control arms, dual coil springs and dual shock absorbers with anti-sway bar.
- Suspension – Rear -DeDion rear axle (weight carrying axle) suspension independent of transaxle with dual leaf springs and dual shock absorbers.
- Suspension Travel – Front 5.75" (14.6 cm)
- Suspension Travel – Rear 3" (7.6 cm)
- Tires – Front 20" x 9" - 12", 6-ply, Turf Tread
- Tires – Rear 24" x 12" - 12", 6-ply, Turf Tire
- Total Vehicle Capacity - 3,185 lbs. (1448 kg)
- Towing Capacity - 3,500 lbs. (1587 kg)
- Traction Drive - Fully automatic on-demand, bi-directional system. Uses dual bi-directional clutches. In event of rear tire slippage, clutches transmit power proportionally to front wheel with highest traction.
- Traction Drive (System) - 4WD
- Transmission - Rear transaxle directly connected to engine, twin axle drive. 3-speed synchromesh (forward speeds only), h-shift pattern with high-low range providing 6 forward speeds and 2 in reverse. Transmission housing doubles as hydraulic reservoir with outlet screen and external filter.
- Vehicle Configuration - Standard
- Vehicle Type - Heavy Duty
- Weight w/o Fuel - 2,015 lbs. (916 kg)
ROPS Certified Cab
- Fully enclosed ROPS-certified cab.
- Automotive safety glass windshield.
- Compatible with cab heater.
- Weather-resistant construction.
Cab Door Kit
- Lockable full-opening doors.
- Weather seals.
- Safety glass windows.
Door Mounted Mirror Kit
- Adjustable left and right exterior mirrors.
- Commercial-duty construction.
Beacon Light
- 360° amber LED beacon.
- Weather resistant.
LED Work Light Kit
- High-output LED work lights.
- Weather-resistant housing.
Brake and Signal Light Kit
- Brake, tail, turn signal, and hazard lighting.
Reverse Alarm
- Automatic audible reverse warning alarm.
Horn Kit
- Electric horn with dash-mounted switch.
Cab Heater
- OEM-compatible heater providing cold-weather operator comfort.
2-Inch Receiver Hitch Kit
- Standard 2-inch receiver.
- Heavy-duty towing capability.
Undercarriage
- Commercial plow mounting undercarriage compatible with vehicle.
5-Foot Snow Blade
- Minimum 5-foot commercial steel blade.
- Replaceable cutting edge.
Plow Box
- Complete plow mounting hardware and angle components.
Wiring Kit
- OEM-compatible weatherproof wiring harness.
Handheld Smart Touch Controller
- Handheld controller for plow lift and angle functions.
The applicable NAICS Code is 333112 with a size standard of 1,500 Employees. All correspondence and responses shall be via e-mail to Kristine.woodbury@va.gov. Telephone requests for information or questions will NOT be accepted.
Offerors are responsible for downloading all documents including amendments at the Contract Opportunities website without further notification from the Contracting Officer.
