38--MTAO-MMR-EXCAVATOR
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation, Great Plains Regional Office has issued a Pre-Solicitation Notice for a John Deere 245P (or Equal) Tracked Excavator. This requirement is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside and will result in a Firm Fixed-Price contract. The solicitation (RFQ) is anticipated to be released on or about July 2, 2026, with responses due by August 10, 2026.
Scope of Work
This opportunity seeks to procure a John Deere 245P (or Equal) Tracked Excavator that meets all specified salient characteristics and technical details. The excavator must be delivered to the Tiber Dam Camp in Chester, Liberty County, Montana. Furthermore, all required service and maintenance, utilizing OEM parts, must be available within a 150-mile radius of Chester, MT.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Pre-Solicitation (leading to a Request for Quotation)
- Contract Type: Stand-alone, Firm Fixed-Price contract
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS Code: 333924 – Industrial Truck, Tractor, Trailer and Stacker Machinery Manufacturing (Size Standard: 900 employees)
- Procurement Method: FAR Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Products and Services
- Estimated Solicitation Release: On or about July 2, 2026
- Response Due Date: August 10, 2026, 5:00 PM MT (estimated)
- Published Date: June 18, 2026
Evaluation
Award will be made to the responsible offeror whose proposal is most advantageous to the Government, considering price and other factors. This indicates a best value trade-off approach.
Additional Notes
The solicitation and any amendments will be available exclusively on SAM.gov. Contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at www.sam.gov to participate. Payments will be processed via www.IPP.gov using Electronic Funds Transfer. All inquiries must be submitted in writing to the Contract Specialist, Alicia Dunn, at alicia_dunn@ios.doi.gov; no verbal questions will be accepted.