For the lease of a Low Ground Pressure equipped Do
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PSC
Set Aside
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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 National Park Service (NPS), specifically the IMR INTERMOUNTAIN REGION, is soliciting quotes for the lease of a Low Ground Pressure (LGP) equipped Dozer for the 2026 Spring Opening operations at Yellowstone National Park. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity. The acquisition is for a firm-fixed-price commercial contract, with quotes due by March 6, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. MST.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for the lease of one (1) LGP equipped dozer, such as a John Deere 750L LGP or equivalent. Key specifications include:
- Power: At least 175 HP @ 1,700 RPM.
- Blade: Power-Angle-Tilt (PAT) blade (6-way hydraulic operated).
- Tracks: Minimum 34" grouser width, ground pressure of 5.0 PSI or less.
- Fuel Capacity: Minimum 95 gallons.
- Transmission: Automatic dual-path, hydrostatic drive with load-sensing.
- Operator Station: Fully enclosed, meeting ROPS and FOPS Level II protection.
- Age/Hours: Dozer must be no more than 2 model years old or newer, with less than 2500 operating hours.
Yellowstone Park will provide transportation of the dozer if the pick-up site is within 190 miles from the North Gate (Gardiner, MT). If outside this range, the offeror must provide transportation to Yellowstone National Park headquarters (Mammoth, WY).
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-fixed-price commercial contract/award.
- Period of Performance: March 15, 2026, to June 15, 2026 (3 months).
- NAICS Code: 532412 (Small Business Size Standard: $40M).
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business.
Submission & Evaluation
- Submission Deadline: March 6, 2026, by 2:00 p.m. MST.
- Submission Method: Email quotes to Ryan_Haselhuhn@nps.gov.
- Evaluation: Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA).
- Requirements: Offerors must submit a quote including a price breakdown for the 3-month period and transportation costs (if applicable). All interested parties must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM).
Special Notes
Damage from misuse or accidents will be repaired at the National Park Service's expense. The contractor must address any necessary repairs during the rental period on-site within 48 hours or provide an equal replacement within the same timeframe at no additional cost. Payment requests must be submitted electronically through the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Invoice Processing Platform System (IPP).