Excavator with Wheels and Attachments
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 War (DoW) has issued a Special Notice / Presolicitation to announce its intent to procure a commercial general-purpose excavator to support engineering, earthmoving, and base operation tasks. This notice is for informational and market planning purposes only; it is not a solicitation, and no responses are currently being accepted.
Scope of Requirement
The DoW anticipates requiring an excavator that meets standard commercial specifications. While specific technical requirements are being finalized, an attached document details a short-tail swing wheeled excavator with comprehensive features, including:
- Cab: Spacious, hydro-mounted comfort cab with dual air filtration, heated seat, Co-Pilot 2.0 tablet, automatic climate control, and 7 LED work lights.
- Engine: High-performance, low-emission (Stage V) 112 kW (152 hp) engine with common-rail injection, turbocharger, and SCR catalyst.
- Hydraulic System: Load-sensing axial piston pump (275 l/min, 340/375 bar) and independent gear pumps.
- Auxiliary Hydraulics: For grapple rotation, tilting bucket/grapple, and quick coupler.
- Electrical System: 24 V system, 80 A alternator, compliant with German road traffic regulations.
- Undercarriage: Three-stage hydrostatic all-wheel drive (max. 20 km/h, optional 30 km/h), dual-circuit braking, and +/- 9° steering axle oscillation.
- Digging Equipment: Stress-designed boom and stick with hydraulic cylinders and pipe rupture valves.
- Attachments: An extensive list of compatible attachments, including various buckets, grapple arm, forestry mulcher, stump grinder, screening bucket, earth auger, and compactor, all with OQ65 quick coupler compatibility.
- Warranty & Service: 2 years limited warranty for the tractor, 1 year for attachments, with first and second services included.
- Delivery & Instruction: Ex-works delivery, ready to operate, with 8 hours of instruction and demonstration within 4 days of delivery.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Opportunity Type: Special Notice / Presolicitation
- Published Date: May 20, 2026
- Response Date: June 13, 2026 (for monitoring purposes, no responses accepted)
- Product Service Code: 3805 (Earth Moving And Excavating Equipment)
- Place of Performance: Garmisch, DE-BY 82467, Germany
Set-Aside
None specified.
Future Actions
This notice does not obligate the Government to issue a formal solicitation or award a contract. Interested vendors are advised to monitor SAM.gov for future updates regarding this potential procurement. If a formal solicitation is required, it will be posted under a separate notice.
Point of Contact
- Thierry Ndika: thierry.f.ndika.mil@army.mil / 499641705268761
- Gus Wessels: gus.w.wessels.mil@army.mil / 314-526-8721