4EN CAT Requirement
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 Department of the Army is conducting a Sources Sought for CAT-specialized diagnostic services and parts to support the 4th Engineer Battalion's heavy equipment fleet at Fort Carson, CO. While the U.S. Government currently intends to award a sole-source contract to Wagner Equipment CO, it is actively seeking other qualified vendors to support a competitive procurement. Responses are due May 18, 2026.
Purpose & Scope
This market research aims to identify firms capable of providing on-call diagnostics, troubleshooting, procurement, and delivery of necessary CAT parts (especially those unavailable through standard Army supply channels), and OEM software flashes/updates for CAT heavy construction equipment. The objective is to ensure the operational readiness of the 4th Engineer Battalion's fleet and bridge existing maintenance and supply gaps. Performance will be at the 4EN BN Motorpool, BLDG 8142, Fort Carson.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought (Anticipated Firm Fixed-Price contract)
- Anticipated Period of Performance: July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2031
- Place of Performance: Fort Carson, CO
- Set-Aside: None specified (market research stage)
- Response Due: May 18, 2026, 4:00 PM MT
- Published: May 5, 2026
- Product/Service Code: J038 (Maintenance, Repair And Rebuilding Of Equipment: Construction, Mining, Excavating, And Highway Maintenance Equipment)
Response Requirements
Interested vendors should provide:
- Competition Considerations: Identify any conditions restricting competition and propose alternatives.
- Company Information: Firm name, point of contact, phone, email, SAM UEI, CAGE code, business size (large/small), and applicable small business certifications (e.g., SDB, 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, WOSB) with corresponding NAICS code.
- Interest in Competing: State whether your firm is interested.
- Capability and Experience: Detailed information on previous experience (prime/sub), pertinent CAT certifications, and capacity to fulfill the requirement.
- Commerciality and Market Information: Details on commercial availability, catalog pricing, delivery schedules, customary terms, and warranties.
Additional Notes
This notice is for market research only and does not constitute a Request for Quote (RFQ) or a commitment to issue a solicitation. The Government will not pay for information submitted. A determination not to compete is solely at the Government's discretion. Future solicitations will be synopsized on SAM.gov.