Heavy Equipment Short-term Lease - ELCC - Redhorse Project - Water Truck
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 the Navy, specifically the COMMANDING GENERAL office, is soliciting proposals for a short-term lease of heavy equipment for the ELCC - Redhorse Project at the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, CA. This Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity requires the provision of various heavy construction equipment, including water trucks, vibratory rollers, graders, telescopic booms, and skid steer loaders. Proposals are due March 6, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contractor will be responsible for providing, delivering, picking up, and maintaining specific heavy construction equipment in working order for a 33-day period, commencing March 9, 2026, and ending April 9, 2026. The required equipment includes:
- Two (2) 4000 Gallon Capacity Water Trucks
- Two (2) Double Drum Vibratory Rollers/Compactors
- Two (2) Graders
- One (1) Self-Propelled Telescopic Boom
- One (1) Compact Skid Steer Track Loader All equipment must meet detailed salient characteristics, including capabilities for operation in sandy conditions where applicable. The contractor must also provide professional administrative and technical services for warranty calls during regular working hours.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (implied Firm Fixed Price)
- NAICS Code: 532412 (Used Household and Commercial Equipment Rental)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Estimated Value: USD 40,000,000.00
- Period of Performance: March 9, 2026 – April 9, 2026
- Proposal Due Date: March 6, 2026, at 08:00 AM local time
- Published Date: March 3, 2026
Evaluation & Submission
Proposals will be evaluated based on Price and Technical Capability. The lowest priced quote will first be evaluated for technical acceptability. If acceptable, pricing will then be evaluated for fairness and reasonableness. This process continues until a responsible offeror with acceptable technical and fair/reasonable pricing is identified. Quotes must be submitted electronically as a PDF to Marcus.schnars@usmc.mil or hand-delivered. A page limit of 40 pages applies, excluding the cover sheet, cover letter, and table of contents. Offerors must complete and submit SF 1449, along with other required documents and representations.
Special Requirements & Notes
This solicitation includes numerous FAR and DFARS clauses. A U.S. Department of Labor Wage Determination (No. 2015-5629, Revision 28) for Riverside and San Bernardino counties, CA, is applicable, outlining minimum hourly wage rates and fringe benefits under the Service Contract Act. Bidders must ensure their proposed labor costs comply with these federal requirements.