Cristobal Colon Earthmoving Equipment - Lease
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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 soliciting proposals for the lease of earthmoving and construction equipment to support engineer operations at Cristóbal Colón (formerly Fort Sherman), Panama. This unrestricted solicitation (W912CL26RA003) requires a Firm Fixed-Price contract for equipment, refueling, and non-potable water services. Proposals are due April 30, 2026, at 2:00 PM Central Daylight Time.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide a range of fully operational construction equipment, including water trucks, bull dozers, vibratory rollers, pad foot compactors, motor graders, front-end loaders, hydraulic excavators, dump trucks, backhoes, skid steers, and telescoping forklifts. Services include daily refueling for all leased equipment, delivery and replenishment of non-potable water for soil compaction and water trucks, and maintenance support. Contractor drivers will operate water trucks for replenishment, while U.S. forces will operate them during construction tasks. Performance standards require equipment to be topped off with fuel upon delivery, maintenance response within 3 hours, and compliance with Panamanian safety regulations.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed-Price
- Period of Performance: May 14, 2026, to July 12, 2026 (approximately 2 months).
- NAICS Code: 532412 (Other Equipment Rental and Leasing)
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted
- Solicitation Issued: April 15, 2026
- Published Date: April 24, 2026
- Proposal Due Date: April 30, 2026, 02:00 PM Central Daylight Time
Submission Requirements
Offerors must submit proposals via email, including a separate Technical Proposal detailing the Equipment List, Delivery Plan, and Management Plan. Pricing must be in U.S. Dollars on page 2 of the solicitation. Offerors must have an active CAGE/NCAGE registered in SAM.gov and acknowledge Amendment 0001 (SF30, Section 15) with their proposal. All offers must be in English.
Evaluation Criteria
Award will be made to the responsible firm whose offer is most advantageous to the Government, based on an evaluation of Technical and Price factors, with Technical being significantly more important than Price. Technical proposals will be evaluated as Acceptable or Unacceptable.
Contact Information
For inquiries, contact Nathanial D. Gaunt at nathanial.d.gaunt.civ@army.mil or MAJ Vernon Shank at vernon.d.shank.mil@army.mil.