Electric Delivery Trucks for Alexandria LA VAMC

Background
The Alexandria VA Medical Center is seeking to procure two electric delivery vehicles to enhance their Nutrition and Food Service operations. The goal of this contract is to provide reliable transportation for delivering food to veterans, addressing staffing shortages and operational efficiency. This solicitation is set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) concerns.

Work Details
The contract requires the delivery of two electric delivery trucks that must match or exceed the specifications outlined in the Statement of Work (SOW). The specific requirements include:
- Brand Name or Equal to MotoEV Industrial Buddy 2 Passenger Delivery Vehicle.
- Each vehicle must be equipped with a cargo box and hydraulic lifts.
- Specifications include:
- Two passenger capacity, street legal, battery powered transport vehicles.
- Trojan T105 Plus Batteries.
- Minimum of 7.5 KW AC Electric Motor.
- Dimensions: 15 FT L x 5.1 FT W x 8.4 FT H.
- Custom Enclosed Box dimensions: 9.84 FT L x 4.75 FT W x 5.8 FT H with multiple access doors.
- Safety features including lights, horn, windshield wipers, and non-slip floors.
- Hydraulic lift on rear with a minimum capacity of 750 lbs and cargo load maximum up to 3,000 lbs.
- Vehicles must meet all federal motor vehicle safety standards (FMVSS) as per Low Speed Vehicle Federal Regulation Title 49 CFR 571.500.

Period of Performance
The period of performance shall be within 200 days after contract award.

Place of Performance
Delivery will be made to Alexandria VA Health Care System, located at 2495 Shreveport Highway, Pineville, Louisiana 71360.

Bidder Requirements
Bidders must be Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB). Additionally, bidders are required to ensure that the proposed vehicles meet all specified technical compliance as outlined in the SOW.

Incumbent Analysis (see Incumbents section for more detail)
The RFQ for two electric delivery trucks for the Alexandria LA VAMC appears to have a closely related prior contract, 36C25623P0646, awarded to Gator Moto Utility Vehicles And More for $395,160 (04/11/23–12/30/23). The prior award description references an “ELECTRO INDUSTRIAL BUDDY TRUCK,” which aligns with the current SOW’s brand-name requirement for a MotoEV Industrial Buddy 2 passenger delivery vehicle and similar configuration needs (electric delivery vehicle with cargo box and hydraulic lift). This suggests the current requirement may be a continuation or repeat procurement of the same type of vehicle for VA food service delivery operations.