The VA Fayetteville golf cart solicitation seeks 15 gas-powered utility carts for the Veterans Health Care System of the Ozarks, but its latest package conflicts on quantity, equipment, and the quote deadline. The August 31 solicitation document names the Club Car Carryall 700 as its baseline and accepts an equivalent model.
On September 2, Golf Cart Search compared the 32-page file with the VA amendment and Club Car's current 2026 specifications. The VA price schedule lists 15 carts, while the scope calls for "one (15)." The offer instructions describe a street sweeper instead of a utility cart and give an August 31 deadline, even though the cover sheet and amendment set the deadline at September 2 at 10 a.m. CDT.
The named Carryall 700 also differs from three measurements in the statement of work. Club Car's 2026 sheet lists a longer bed and wheelbase, plus less ground clearance for the gas model, than the figures in the VA file. The notice does not include a public clarification resolving those differences.
This remains a solicitation. The VA has not announced an award, contract value, winning dealer, or selected vehicle.
What does the VA want to buy in Fayetteville?
The VA wants 15 new gas-powered Club Car Carryall 700 utility vehicles or equivalents. The price and delivery schedules say the carts will handle daily cargo transport on paved areas and light off-road work at the Fayetteville medical center.
Each cart must be new, factory assembled, and gas powered. Minimum performance and equipment requirements include:
- a four-cycle electronic-fuel-injection engine rated at 14 horsepower or more;
- a governed top speed of at least 15 mph;
- total payload and towing capacities of at least 1,200 pounds;
- an aluminum cargo bed rated for at least 800 pounds;
- two seats with seat belts;
- headlights, taillights, brake lights, and a backup alarm;
- a trailer hitch rated for at least 1,200 pounds;
- six-ply tires and bed tie-downs or a tool-mounting system;
- and a three-year or 3,000-hour powertrain and frame warranty.
The selected contractor would also be responsible for unloading the carts, removing shipping debris, supplying manuals and warranty records, and providing one to two hours of operator orientation. Delivery is required within 60 days after an order.
The procurement is reserved for service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses. The VA says it will use a lowest-priced, technically acceptable evaluation, with technical compliance scored on a pass-or-fail basis.
What conflicts are in the VA golf cart solicitation?
The updated solicitation conflicts on three points: quantity, equipment, and the quote deadline.
| Topic | Controlling information elsewhere in the file | Conflicting language |
|---|---|---|
| Quantity | The cover, price schedule, and delivery schedule list 15 carts. | The scope says "one (15)" vehicle. |
| Equipment | The statement of work specifies gas utility carts comparable to the Carryall 700. | The offer instructions describe a street sweeper with a 14-horsepower Tier 4 engine, features, and spare parts. |
| Deadline | The cover sheet lists September 2 at 10 a.m. CDT, matching the published amendment. | The offer instructions say August 31 at 10 a.m. CT. |
The August 28 amendment says the required quantity is 15 and extends the deadline to September 2. Those two points are supported outside the conflicting sections of the updated package.
The equipment error matters because the VA tells vendors to submit manufacturer documents showing that every minimum requirement is met. The same instructions say a quote with a material omission or inconsistency will be ineligible for award. The public file does not say how bidders should treat the street-sweeper paragraph.
Does the Carryall 700 match the VA requirements?
Partly. The Carryall 700 clears five performance thresholds, but three measurements do not align with the VA file. The current Carryall 700 page lists two seats, a 14-horsepower gas engine, a 1,000-pound bed rating, and a 1,500-pound total vehicle capacity.
The 2026 manufacturer specification sheet gives more detail:
| Specification | VA statement of work | 2026 gas Carryall 700 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine output | At least 14 hp | 14.5 hp |
| Governed speed | At least 15 mph | 15-17 mph |
| Total payload | At least 1,200 lb | 1,500 lb |
| Bed capacity | At least 800 lb | 1,000 lb |
| Towing capacity | At least 1,200 lb | 1,500 lb |
| Bed length | About 44 in | 64.5 in |
| Wheelbase | About 78 in | 99.1 in |
| Ground clearance | At least 5.5-6 in | 5.2 in |
The engine, speed, payload, bed-capacity, and towing figures clear the stated thresholds. The bed length and wheelbase do not resemble the current Carryall 700 measurements, and the gas model's published ground clearance is below the stated range.
Because the VA permits equivalent vehicles, another make or configuration could qualify. The document alone does not establish which products meet every requirement. It also does not explain whether the dimensional figures are strict limits, approximate references, or remnants from another model specification.
Our Club Car model directory covers the brand's personal and utility vehicles in the Golf Cart Search catalog. Buyers comparing vehicle categories can also use the golf cart vs. UTV guide. Neither page determines eligibility for this federal purchase.
What happens after the September 2 deadline?
After the deadline, the VA can evaluate responsive quotes and choose the lowest-priced offer that passes its technical review. It can also reject offers, hold discussions, or amend the solicitation again.
An award would identify the supplier, price, and make and model selected. Until the VA posts that record, the only confirmed action is a request for quotes covering 15 gas utility carts. The September 15 to November 15 dates in the price schedule describe the planned contract period, while the statement of work requires delivery within 60 days after receipt of an order.
Primary reporting source
SAM.gov: Solicitation 36C25626Q0981
