Dozer Rental for Kisatchie NF
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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Set Aside
Original Source
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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 USDA Forest Service is soliciting quotations for Dozer Rental Services for the Kisatchie National Forest in Provencal, LA. This requirement is a Total Small Business Set-Aside for land management activities including habitat restoration, road maintenance, and firebreak improvements. Quotations are due June 10, 2026, at 5:00 pm CT.
Scope of Work
This opportunity requires the rental of a small-size dozer, approximately 8,000 lbs operating weight (e.g., Komatsu D21A or equivalent). The rental includes mobilization, demobilization, and maintenance support. Equipment must be delivered fully functional, operate per OEM standards, and meet OSHA requirements, including ROPS/FOPS and a fire extinguisher. The Government will supply fuel and daily consumables. The work supports various land management activities at the Kisatchie National Forest.
Contract & Timeline
- Solicitation Type: Request for Quotation (RFQ) - 12444026Q0094, Combined Synopsis/Solicitation.
- Contract Type: Firm-fixed price purchase order anticipated.
- Period of Performance: Date of Award through August 31, 2026 (approximately 3 months).
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside.
- NAICS Code: 532412 (Rental and Leasing of Construction Machinery and Equipment).
- Small Business Size Standard: $40,000,000.
- Response Due: June 10, 2026, at 5:00 pm Central Time.
- Published Date: June 4, 2026.
Submission & Evaluation
Offerors must submit pricing for all individual line items on the SF1449. Quotations should be emailed to John Camacho at john.camacho@usda.gov, with the subject line including "12444026Q0094". Quotes will be evaluated to identify the most technically advantageous solution. Award will be made to the highest technically rated offeror, provided the price is fair and reasonable; tradeoffs will not be conducted. Offerors must agree to hold prices for 90 calendar days.
Additional Notes
The place of performance is 229 Dogwood Park Road, Provencal, LA 71468. Early deliveries will be accepted. The primary point of contact is John Camacho (john.camacho@usda.gov).