Heavy Equipment Rental 2
Overview
Buyer
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PSC
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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 Air Force, 366 CONS PKP, is soliciting proposals for Heavy Equipment Rental services at Mountain Home Air Force Base (MHAFB), ID. This is a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (RFQ) for the 823d RED HORSE Squadron. The acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Quotes are due March 16, 2026, at 4:00 PM Z (9:00 AM MST).
Scope of Work
The requirement is for the rental of 11 specific pieces of heavy equipment, including excavators, water trucks, dump trucks, loaders, backhoes, mini excavators, skid steers, rollers, and various lifts. The contractor will be responsible for:
- Delivery of equipment to MHAFB.
- Ensuring equipment meets manufacturer, OSHA, and DOT requirements.
- Providing Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) replacements and refills.
- Scheduling field service for repairs and preventative maintenance (M-F, 6 AM - 6 PM).
- Completing repairs within 48 hours and providing suitable substitutes within 24 hours if equipment is inoperable.
- Providing a designated, English-speaking supervisor and ensuring worker wellbeing.
- Daily inspection checklists and operator maintenance items.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed-Price.
- Period of Performance: Equipment available for rent/use from April 1, 2026, through August 30, 2026. Equipment must be delivered, ready for use, by April 15, 2026.
- Set-Aside: 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5).
- NAICS Code: 532412 - Construction, Mining, and Forestry Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing, with a $40.0 Million size standard.
- Quotes Due: March 16, 2026, at 4:00 PM Z (9:00 AM MST).
- Published: March 2, 2026.
Submission & Evaluation
- Submission Instructions: Offerors must submit a signed copy of the RFQ, acknowledging all amendments, via email to calix.delgado@us.af.mil and lucas.gross.2@us.af.mil. Emails are limited to 10MB; larger files must be sent in multiple emails. .zip files are not acceptable.
- Evaluation Factors: Award will be made to the responsible offeror whose offer is most advantageous to the Government, considering:
- Price.
- Technical Capability (proposed product/item(s) must meet or exceed minimum salient characteristics and specifications; insufficient data will result in a "Not Acceptable" rating).
- Quote Price Firmness: Prices must be held firm for 60 calendar days from the quote receipt date.
Additional Notes
Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database prior to award. Payment terms are NET 30, FOB Destination. Contractors may submit past performance data.