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This is a Sources Sought notice.
The agency is gauging market interest. No bid is being requested yet — submitting a capabilities statement may put you on the radar for the eventual solicitation.
The VA Medical Center in Topeka, KS needs a small business to replace its forklift with a 10,000 lb. capacity model.
Key Details
- What exactly do they need? A 10,000 lb. capacity forklift with specific features like a turbocharged diesel engine, tilt steering, and a deluxe lighting package.
- What is the timeline? The contract will last for the base year plus option years, but the notice doesn't say how many.
- When is the deadline? Proposals are due on June 12, 2026 at 8 PM.
Routine commodity buy — low-effort bid, modest payoff.
Who can apply
- Must be a certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)
If you're interested, do this first
- Check that your Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business certification is still active in SAM.gov.
- Write a 1-page summary of similar work you've done before.
- Email the contracting officer to RSVP for the site visit (if one is scheduled).
- Find a teaming partner who already has the required certification.
Primary point of contact
Name
Lisa Fischer
Email
lisa.fischer1@va.gov
Phone
(913) 946-1993
Office
Contract Specialist