Heavy Equipment Short-term Lease - AGS Taxiway Project - Quarry Dump Truck
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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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 the Navy / Marine Corps is soliciting proposals for a Heavy Equipment Short-term Lease for the AGS Taxiway Project at the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, CA. This Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity requires the lease of various heavy construction equipment. Proposals are due by March 11, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contractor shall provide and maintain specified heavy construction equipment in working order for the duration of the lease, including delivery and pick-up, for the Aviation Ground Support (AGS) Detachment. Key equipment requirements include:
- CLIN 0001 (x2): Quarry Dump Truck (50 Ton Capacity, 340 hp)
- CLIN 0002 (x4): Front End Loader (15 Ton Bucket Capacity / 8.0 Cu. Yd., 417 hp)
- CLIN 0003 (x1): Water Truck (4000 Gallon Capacity, with specific features for sandy conditions)
- CLIN 0004 (x1): Double Drum Vibratory Roller, Compactor (84” Roller Width)
Note: CLIN 0005 (Pulverizer) and CLIN 0006 (Grader) have been removed/deleted by amendment. The contractor must also provide professional, administrative, and technical services, and ensure adequate procedures for warranty service calls and transportation.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Request for Quote - RFQ), Firm Fixed Price
- Solicitation Number: M0068126Q0027
- NAICS Code: 532412 (Rental and Leasing of Construction Machinery and Equipment)
- Size Standard: $40,000,000.00
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Period of Performance: March 12, 2026, to June 1, 2026 (83 days). Specific equipment dates vary per the updated Equipment Schedule.
- Proposal Due Date: March 11, 2026, 15:00:00Z
- Published Date: March 9, 2026
Submission & Evaluation
Proposals must be submitted electronically as a PDF document to Marcus.schnars@usmc.mil or hand-carried/delivered. Evaluation will assess technical capability (rated Acceptable or Unacceptable) and price for fairness and reasonableness. Award will be made to the responsible offeror whose quotation represents the best value to the Government.
Additional Notes
Bidders must review the updated "Equipment Schedule" attachment for specific equipment dates and the "Wage Determination" for applicable minimum hourly wage rates and fringe benefits for service employees in Riverside and San Bernardino counties, CA. Primary contact is Marcus Schnars at Marcus.schnars@usmc.mil.