Combined Synopsis-Solicitation for Commercial Products and Commercial Services
Effective Date: 01/15/2026
Revision: 03
Description
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products and commercial services prepared in accordance with the format Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) subpart 12.202, Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and Solicitation for Commercial Products and Commercial Services, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested, and a written solicitation document will not be issued.
This solicitation is issued as an RFQ. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2025-03.
This solicitation is set-aside for SDVOSB
The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 333111, with a small business size standard of 1250 EMPLOYEES.
The FSC/PSC is 2420.
The NETWORK CONTRACTING OFFICE 5 is seeking to purchase KUBOTA RTVX2C-SKLH-1 and attachments.
All interested companies shall provide quotations for the following:
Supplies/Services
Line Item
Description
Quantity
Unit of Measure
Unit Price
Total Price
0001
Kubota RTVX2C-SKLH-1, Kubota X-Cab
Utility Vehicle, Orange, w Diesel
Engine, Factory Cab w HVAC, Heavy Duty
Multi-Purpose Tires w Steel Rims,
Spray-on bedliner, Hyd Dump Bed
3
ea
0002
77700-11811 - LED Front Work Lights
Kit (2)
3
ea
0003
LED Rear Work Light
Kit (1)
3
ea
0004
K7731-99610 - Turn Signal / Hazard
Light Kit
3
ea
0005
77700-V5059 - External Side Mirror
Kit
3
ea
0006
K7591-99640 - Backup Alarm Kit
3
ea
0007
Installation on the options on the base models
3
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Purpose
The Washington DC VA Medical Center (DCVAMC), Facilities Management Service (FMS), Engineering Service (130), requires the purchase of three (3) Kubota RTVX2C-SKLH-1 X-Cab Utility Vehicles (UTVs) to replace end-of-lifecycle ground utility vehicles currently supporting FMS Grounds operations at 50 Irving Street NW, Washington, DC 20422. The existing vehicles (EE1321380 and EE1321381) have reached six (6) years of service life and are experiencing recurring corrective maintenance failures with limited parts availability. Additionally, DCVAMC FMS Grounds will no longer receive GSA-sourced pickup trucks, creating a gap in ground transportation and material-handling capacity that these UTVs are required to fill.
EQUIPMENT SPECIFICATIONS REQUIRED CONFIGURATION
Each vehicle shall conform to the following minimum salient characteristics:
Make / Model
Kubota RTVX2C-SKLH-1 (or equal meeting all salient characteristics)
Engine
Kubota D1105-E4-UV, 3-cylinder, 4-cycle diesel OHV; Min. 24.8 HP @ 3,000 RPM
Displacement
68.5 cu. in. (1,123 cc)
Cooling System
Liquid-cooled
Transmission
Variable Hydro Transmission (VHT-X); Hi-Lo range; forward/neutral/reverse
Max Speed
0 25 mph (0 40 km/h)
4WD System
Front: Limited-slip differential; Rear: Foot-operated differential lock
Steering
Hydrostatic power steering
Brakes
Front/Rear: Wet-disk brakes; Parking: Rear wheel, hand operated
Suspension
Front: Independent, Dual A-arms, adjustable spring preload; Rear: Independent, coil over shock
Suspension Travel
8 in. (205 mm) front and rear
Ground Clearance
Min. 10.5 in. (266 mm) front; 10.4 in. (263 mm) rear
Cab
Factory installed X-Cab with HVAC (heating and air conditioning) enclosed cab required
Tires
25 x 10-12, 6-ply Heavy Duty Multi-Purpose (HDMP) with steel rims
Cargo Bed
Steel bed, min. 15.2 cu. ft.; hydraulic dump bed; spray-on bed liner; 3-way open
Cargo Bed Dimensions
Min. 57.7 in. W x 40.5 in. L x 11.2 in. D
Payload Capacity
Min. 1,472 lbs. (668 kg)
Towing Capacity
Min. 1,300 lbs. (590 kg)
Gross Vehicle Weight
Approx. 2,099 lbs. (952 kg) Premium grade
Fuel Tank
Min. 7.9 U.S. gal. (30 L)
Headlights
LED (High/Low)
OPS / ROPS
Tubular overhead structure SAE J2194 and OSHA 1928 ROPS certified; 2.0 in. (50.8 mm) steel tube; 2-point seatbelts
Color
Orange
Hitch Receivers
Standard front and rear 2-inch hitch receivers
REQUIRED ACCESSORIES PER VEHICLE
77700-11811
LED Front Work Lights Kit (2 lights)
77700-11812
LED Rear Work Light Kit (1 light)
K7731-99610
Turn Signal / Hazard Light Kit
77700-V5059
External Side Mirror Kit
K7591-99640
Backup Alarm Kit
N/A
Pre-Delivery Inspection and Install all accessories
Safety and Documentation
All vehicles shall conform to applicable OSHA standards, SAE J2194, and OSHA 1928 ROPS certification requirements.
Contractor shall provide current ROPS certification documentation for each vehicle at time of delivery.
Contractor shall comply with DCVAMC campus access, safety, and security requirements during delivery and inspection.
All vehicles shall comply with applicable EPA emission standards for diesel non-road engines.
Manufacturer's Certificate of Origin (MCO) for each vehicle
Operator and service manuals (one set per vehicle, English language)
ROPS/OPS certification documentation
Pre-delivery inspection (PDI) checklist signed by vendor technician
Warranty documentation standard Kubota commercial warranty
WARRANTY
Contractor shall provide the standard Kubota commercial warranty for all three vehicles and all installed accessories. Warranty terms, coverage scope, and contact information shall be provided in writing at delivery. Any defects discovered within the warranty period shall be remedied by the Contractor at no cost to the Government.
Delivery shall be provided no later than _90__ days after receipt of order (ARO).]
Delivery terms destination.
Place of Performance/Place of Delivery
Address:
Washington DC VAMC
50 Irving St NW
Washington, DC 20422
Postal Code:
20422
Country:
UNITED STATES
The full text of FAR provisions or clauses may be accessed electronically at https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far.
The following solicitation provisions and clause apply to this acquisition:
FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors Commercial Products and Commercial Services
All quoters shall submit the following: Specifications of the vehicles, brochures, an authorized distributor letter, list country of origin.
Delivery terms and conditions
Price
Past Performance
All quotes shall be sent to the Network Contracting Office 5 to the attention of Alison Klein at alison.klein@va.gov.
Award will be based upon a comparative evaluation of quotes in accordance with the Simplified Acquisition Procedures of RFO FAR 12. [CO will include basis of evaluation in the quote/offer, e.g., Comparative evaluation is the side by side pairwise comparison of quotes based on factors resulting in a Contracting Officer decision for the quote most favorable to the Government.]
FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation-Commercial Products and Commercial Services: In accordance with RFO FAR 12.201-1 and FAR 12.201-2 when appropriate, the contracting officer may (1) Insert the provision at 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Products and Commercial Services, in solicitations for commercial products or commercial services.
The following are the decision factors:
Technical that includes specifications of the vehicles, brochures, an authorized distributor letter, list country of origin.
Delivery terms and conditions
Price
Past Performance
Offerors must complete annual representations and certifications electronically via the System for Award Management (SAM) website located at https://sam.gov/.
FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Products and Commercial Services (OCT 2025) (DEVIATION)
Addenda to FAR 52.212-4 are as below:
52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)
This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es):
https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far
https://www.va.gov/oal/library/vaar/
(End of Clause)
52.203-17
CONTRACTOR EMPLOYEE WHISTLEBLOWER RIGHTS
NOV 2023
52.203-19
PROHIBITION ON REQUIRING CERTAIN INTERNAL CONFIDENTIALITY AGREEMENTS OR STATEMENTS
JAN 2017
52.204-13
SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT MAINTENANCE (DEVIATION)
NOV 2025
52.209-6
PROTECTING THE GOVERNMENT'S INTEREST WHEN SUBCONTRACTING WITH CONTRACTORS DEBARRED, SUSPENDED, PROPOSED FOR DEBARMENT, OR VOLUNTARILY EXCLUDED
JAN 2025
52.209-10
PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING WITH INVERTED DOMESTIC CORPORATIONS
NOV 2015
52.219-33
NONMANUFACTURER RULE (DEVIATION)
NOV 2025
52.222-19
CHILD LABOR COOPERATION WITH AUTHORITIES AND REMEDIES (DEVIATION)
MAR 2026
52.222-36
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY FOR WORKERS WITH DISABILITIES
(NOV 2025) (DEVIATION)
52.222-50
COMBATING TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS (DEVIATION)
NOV 2025
52.222-90
ADDRESSING DEI DISCRIMINATION BY FEDERAL CONTRACTORS
(DEVIATION APR 2026)
52.223-23
SUSTAINABLE PRODUCTS
(NOV 2025) (DEVIATION)
52.225-1
BUY AMERICAN SUPPLIES (DEVIATION)
NOV 2025
52.226-8
ENCOURAGING CONTRACTOR POLICIES TO BAN TEXT MESSAGING WHILE DRIVING
MAY 2024
52.232-33
PAYMENT BY ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFER SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT
OCT 2018
52.232-36
PAYMENT BY THIRD PARTY (DEVIATION)
NOV 2025
52.232-40
PROVIDING ACCELERATED PAYMENTS TO SMALL BUSINESS SUBCONTRACTORS
MAR 2023
52.233-3
PROTEST AFTER AWARD
AUG 1996
52.233-4
APPLICABLE LAW FOR BREACH OF CONTRACT CLAIM
OCT 2004
52.240-91
SECURITY PROHIBITIONS AND EXCLUSIONS (NOV 2025) (DEVIATION)
(NOV 2025) (DEVIATION)
852.203-70
COMMERCIAL ADVERTISING
MAY 2018
852.219-73
VA NOTICE OF TOTAL SET-ASIDE FOR CERTIFIED SERVICE-DISABLED VETERAN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESSES
(JAN 2023) (DEVIATION)
852.232-72
ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF PAYMENT REQUESTS
NOV 2018
852.242-71
ADMINISTRATIVE CONTRACTING OFFICER
OCT 2020
852.246-71
REJECTED GOODS
OCT 2018
(End of Addendum to 52.212-4)
To facilitate the award process, all quotes must include a statement regarding the terms and conditions herein as follows:
"The terms and conditions in the solicitation are acceptable to be included in the award document without modification, deletion, or addition."
OR
"The terms and conditions in the solicitation are acceptable to be included in the award document with the exception, deletion, or addition of the following:"
Quoters shall list exception(s) and rationale for the exception(s), if any.
Submission of your response shall be received not later than 8/5/2026 at 1pm ET.
Late submissions shall be treated in accordance with the solicitation provision at FAR 52.212-1(f).
Any questions or concerns regarding this solicitation should be forwarded in writing via e-mail to the Point of Contact listed below.
Point of Contact
Alison Klein
Alison.klein@va.gov
