Mat Sinking Unit Dozer Repairs
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
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Original Source
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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 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) - Vicksburg District (MVK) intends to award a sole source purchase order to Puckett Machinery Company for the repair of five (5) Caterpillar bulldozers. This Special Notice is not a Request for Quote (RFQ). However, firms believing they can meet the requirements may submit a capabilities statement for consideration. Responses are due by May 29, 2026, at 12:00 PM CST.
Scope of Work
The USACE Vicksburg District's Revetment Branch requires repairs to five Caterpillar bulldozers (D7, D7G, D6R, D7R, D5H) to ensure readiness for the 2026 revetment season. Repairs must be performed by Caterpillar certified technicians using new Caterpillar OEM parts or approved reconditioned parts. The contractor will troubleshoot each dozer, provide a detailed repair quote, and proceed with repairs upon government approval. Specific issues include non-operational winches and a failed hydraulic line.
Key Requirements & Deliverables
- Retrieve specified bulldozers from USACE Vicksburg Harbor for repairs.
- Disassemble and inspect machines to provide accurate repair quotes.
- Transport and haul repaired dozers back to USACE Vicksburg Harbor.
- Provide a detailed description of all work performed.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Special Notice (Intent to Sole Source)
- Set-Aside: None specified (Sole Source Intent)
- Capabilities Statement Due: May 29, 2026, 12:00 PM CST
- Work Completion Deadline: July 31, 2026
- Published: May 21, 2026
Place of Performance
Vicksburg, MS (USACE Vicksburg Harbor, 2577 Haining Rd, Vicksburg, MS, 39183).
Additional Notes
This is not a solicitation. The government reserves the right to determine whether to compete this purchase based on responses. A 90-day warranty on repaired components and a 12-month Caterpillar warranty on replaced parts are required. Standard security requirements for federal installations apply to all contract personnel.