J--GRSA BACKHOE REPAIR
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 Interior, National Park Service has issued an Award Notice for the repair of a GRSA Backhoe (2024 Caterpillar 420). This notice serves as a Justification & Approval for Other Than Full and Open Competition, indicating a sole-source award for a simplified acquisition over the micropurchase threshold. The repair addresses a rodent-chewed engine wiring harness.
Scope of Work
The required work involves the repair of a GRSA Backhoe (2024 Caterpillar 420). Specifically, the engine experienced a code related to the SCR system, traced to a rodent-chewed engine wiring harness. The repair necessitates the replacement of the entire engine wiring harness.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Award Notice (Sole Source Justification for Simplified Acquisition)
- Set-Aside: None (Justified as "Only one responsible source")
- RFQ Issued: Via email to eight contractors under NAICS Code 811310
- RFQ Closing Date: March 6, 2026 (No quotes received)
- Published Date: April 15, 2026
Evaluation
Market research indicated that Wagner Cat is the only responsible source with the capability to perform the necessary repairs. An RFQ (140P1326Q0011) was issued, but no quotes were received. The justification cites "Only one responsible source" due to these market research results and the lack of responses. The anticipated price will be determined fair and reasonable.
Additional Notes
This document explains the procurement approach and the rationale for a sole-source award, confirming that only one vendor is currently identified as capable and interested in performing the required repair.