Illinois Waterway LaGrange Lock & Dam Tractor

Amendment / Modification

This amendment modifies the solicitation W912EK26QA008 with the following key changes:

• Competition: The procurement is revised from "full and open" to a "small business set-aside."

• Response Deadline: The quote due date has been extended from 2:00 PM CT on January 23, 2026, to 2:00 PM CT on January 28, 2026.

• Clause Revision: Clause 52.212-5 is revised.

• The "Percent Set Aside" has changed from "100" to "100".

• The "Size Standard - Employees" has changed from "1250" to "1250".

• The "Small Business Type" has been specified as "Small Business."

• The "Response Due Date" has been updated.

• Clause 52.212-5, "Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Products and Commercial Services," has been modified, incorporating specific deviations and listing numerous FAR clauses that apply to commercial products and services.

The proposal or quote submission deadline has been extended by five days. The change to a small business set-aside significantly impacts eligibility for potential bidders.

Amendment / Modification

This amendment modifies Solicitation W912EK26QA008, dated 14 JAN 2026.

• Revision 1: The specifications for the new tractor and attachments have been revised.

• General: All other terms and conditions of the original solicitation remain unchanged.

• Specifications (as detailed in the original solicitation and further revised by this amendment).

• This amendment revises the specifications. Bidders should ensure their offers reflect these updated specifications. No changes to proposal deadlines or evaluation factors are explicitly mentioned in this amendment, but bidders should confirm their proposals align with the revised specifications.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for the purchase and delivery of one new tractor with a loader and attachments, including a trade-in unit. The acquisition is being conducted under solicitation number W912EK26QA008.

• One new tractor with loader and factory heavy-duty front-mounted blade.

• Specifications for the tractor include:

  • Engine: 60-65 HP, 3 Cylinder Diesel, turbocharged.
  • Drivetrain: 4WD, 12x12 Transmission.
  • Tires: R1.
  • Fuel Capacity: Minimum 20 gallons.
  • Cab: All Weather Deluxe Cab with Air Conditioning, Heater, Air Ride Seat, Factory Installed Stereo, External Mirror Kit, Front and Rear Wipers, Tilt Steering Wheel.
  • Controls: Dual Mid Control Valve with joystick.
  • PTO: 540 RPM, 50 HP.
  • Additional features: Rear Work Light Kit, Back-up Alarm Kit, Horn Kit, 3 Point Hitch, Factory Installed Loader with 72" bucket, Operators Manual.

• The trade-in unit is a 1995 John Deere 1070 Tractor, 4WD, with 1630 hours, a JD 72" Hydraulic Front Blade, and requires a clutch replacement. Pictures of the trade-in unit are provided.

• Quotes must include delivery of the new tractor and haul-away of the trade-in tractor.

• A list of standard options that come with the tractor should be requested in the quote.

• Contract type is not explicitly stated, but the "Schedule of Prices" indicates a "Firm Fixed Price" pricing arrangement.

• Period of Performance: Delivery FOB Destination no later than 4 months after receipt of award.

• Estimated Value: Not stated.

• Proposal or quote submission instructions:

  • Submit quotes via email to bradley.j.grothus@usace.army.mil and cc: matthew.l.kindig@usace.army.mil.
  • Include the solicitation number (W912EK26QA008) in the email subject line.
  • Quotes and attachments must be in MS Word or Adobe PDF format.

• Evaluation criteria: Not explicitly detailed in the provided pages, but will be in accordance with FAR part 25.

• Key deadlines or milestones:

  • Offer Due Date: 23 JAN 2026, 02:00 PM Local Time.
  • Technical inquiries and questions due by 19 January 2026, 2:00 PM CT.

• The acquisition is set aside for Small Business.

• NAICS Code: 333120, Size Standard: Not specified.

• Contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM).

• Offerors must complete Offeror Representations and Certifications in SAM.

• The solicitation incorporates FAR clauses by reference, including 52.212-1, 52.212-3, 52.212-4, and 52.212-5, along with various DFARS clauses.