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, specifically the COMMANDING GENERAL office, is soliciting proposals for a short-term lease of heavy construction equipment for the Aviation Ground Support (AGS) Taxiway Project at Twentynine Palms, CA. This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside and is issued as a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Request for Quote).
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide and maintain specified heavy construction equipment in working order, including delivery and pick-up, for the AGS Detachment, Exercise Support Division (ESD), Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center. Key equipment required includes:
- Two (2) 50-ton capacity Quarry Dump Trucks
- Four (4) Front End Loaders (15-ton bucket capacity/8.0 Cu. Yd.)
- One (1) 4000-gallon Water Truck
- One (1) Double Drum Vibratory Roller/Compactor
- One (1) Pulverizer/Reclaimer
- One (1) Grader (minimum 4-wheel drive, minimum 672 Model John Deer or equivalent)
The overall lease duration is from March 9, 2026, to May 29, 2026 (83 days), with specific start and end dates for individual equipment items detailed in the Statement of Work.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Request for Quote (RFQ), Firm Fixed Price basis
- Solicitation Number: M0068126Q0027
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS Code: 532412 (Rental and Leasing of Construction Machinery and Equipment)
- Size Standard: $40,000,000.00
- Place of Performance: Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, CA, Building 5701.
Submission & Evaluation
- Offer Due Date: March 6, 2026, at 08:00 AM PT
- Questions Due Date: March 4, 2026
- Submission Method: Electronically as a PDF to Marcus.schnars@usmc.mil or hand-carried/delivered.
- Evaluation Criteria: Technical capability will be rated as Acceptable or Unacceptable. Price will be evaluated 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 provided Wage Determination (No. 2015-5629, Revision No. 28) for California (Riverside and San Bernardino counties) to ensure compliance with minimum hourly wage rates and fringe benefits for service employees. The solicitation includes various FAR and DFARS clauses, and attachments such as an Equipment Schedule, Wage Determination, and Statement of Work.