Summer Heavy Equipment Rental

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products, issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ) by the Department of the Air Force, 354th Contracting Squadron at Eielson Air Force Base, AK. It constitutes the only solicitation, and no separate written solicitation will be issued. The acquisition is set aside for 100% Small Business. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 532412, with a Small Business Size Standard of $40.0M.

The contractor shall provide all labor, equipment, materials, tools, parts, shipping, and other necessary items to deliver the following equipment:

• 30-Ton Articulated Rock Truck (Quantity: 3)
• AWD Motor Grader (Quantity: 1)
• Crawler Dozer - Small (Cat D4K or Eq) (Quantity: 1)
• Crawler Dozer - Large (Cat D9 or Eq) (Quantity: 1)
• Hydraulic Excavator (CAT 374 or Eq) (Quantity: 1)
• Vibratory Soil Compactor (Quantity: 2)
• 4,000 Gallon Water Truck (Quantity: 2)

Equipment is to be delivered to the Primary Location (Bldg 2721, Eielson AFB) or the Alternate Location (Yukon Training Area) as specified in the PWS.

• Contract Type: Not explicitly stated, but implied to be a fixed-price contract based on the RFQ format and evaluation criteria.

• Period of Performance: Not explicitly stated, but the response date is June 2, 2026.

• Estimated Value: Not stated.

• Response Date: June 2, 2026, at 12:00 PM AST.

• Submission Method: Quotes must be submitted via email to the POCs listed in the document by the Response Deadline.

• Quote Package Requirements: Must include a completed Price Schedule, Technical specifications/spec sheets for proposed items to verify PWS compliance, and a signed PWS acknowledgment.

• Evaluation Criteria: The contract will be awarded to the responsible vendor whose quote is the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA). Technical aspects will be evaluated as Acceptable/Unacceptable based on the ability to meet PWS salient characteristics. Price will be evaluated for fairness and reasonableness.

• This solicitation is set aside for 100% Small Business.

• The document incorporates FAR/DFARS provisions and clauses by reference and in full text, including instructions for offerors, evaluation criteria, and system for award management requirements.

• A Performance Work Statement (PWS) and DOL Wage Determination are listed as attachments.

Wage Determination

This document is the Service Contract Act Wage Determination WD #2015-5683, Revision #26, last revised on May 13, 2026. It establishes the minimum wage and benefit rates for various occupations in the Standard (Area-Wide) Wage Determination for Alaska, specifically for the Counties of Fairbanks North.

• Applicability: This wage determination applies to contracts subject to the Service Contract Act (SCA) for services performed in Fairbanks North, Alaska.
• Occupational Listings: The document provides a comprehensive list of occupations, each with an associated code and title. This includes a wide range of job categories such as:
  • Administrative Support and Clerical Occupations
  • Automotive Service Occupations
  • Food Preparation and Service Occupations
  • Health Occupations
  • Information Technology Occupations
  • Mechanics and Maintenance Occupations
  • Protective Service Occupations
  • And many others.
• Minimum Wage and Benefits: For each listed occupation, specific minimum wage and health & welfare (H&W) rates are established. For example:
  • General H&W: $5.55 per hour, up to 40 hours per week, or $962.00 per month.
  • H&W under EO 13706: $5.09 per hour, up to 4 weeks, or $882.27 per month (applicable under specific conditions).
• Executive Orders: The document references Executive Order (EO) 13706 (Establishing Paid Sick Leave) and EO 13658 (Establishing a Minimum Wage for Federal Contractors). Bidders must ensure compliance with these EOs regarding paid sick leave and minimum wage rates.
• Conformances: Procedures for requesting authorization of additional classifications (Form SF-1444) are outlined, allowing for the classification and wage determination of occupations not explicitly listed.
• History: The document has undergone numerous revisions, with the most recent being Revision 26 on May 13, 2026. Previous revisions date back to January 2017.

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

This Performance Work Statement (PWS) outlines the requirement for a contractor to provide heavy equipment vehicles, personnel, materials, and supervision for the 354th Range Squadron (RANS) mission at Eielson AFB, AK.

• Lease of fully functional heavy equipment vehicles.

• Delivery and pickup of equipment at specified locations (Primary: Building 2721, Central Avenue, Eielson AFB, AK 99702; Alternate: Yukon Training Area, Eielson AFB, AK).

• Contractor personnel will require base access provided by the government.

• Normal government operating hours for equipment use are Monday-Friday, 0730-1630. Contractor must coordinate maintenance, delivery, or pickup with the Government Point of Contact (POC).

• Period of Performance (PoP): 61 calendar days (Start Date: 15 Jun 2026, End Date: 15 Aug 2026).

• Equipment Manufacturing: All leased equipment must be manufactured in 2015 or newer.

• Specific Equipment:

  • Articulated Rock Truck (Cat 730 or Equal): Quantity 3, 30-ton payload, 320 HP, 6-wheel articulated frame, heated/enclosed cab.
  • All-Wheel Drive Motor Grader (Cat 140M AWD or Equal): Quantity 1, 193 HP, 14-foot blade, Rippers/Rear Scarifier attachment, AWD, heated/enclosed cab.
  • Crawler Dozer - Small (Cat D4K or Equal): Quantity 1, 17,000 lbs operating weight, 80 HP, heated/enclosed cab, straight blade.
  • Crawler Dozer - Large (Cat D9 or Equal): Quantity 1, 110,000 lbs operating weight, 452 HP, heated/enclosed cab, straight blade.
  • Hydraulic Excavator (CAT 374 or Equal): Quantity 1, 150,000 lbs operating weight, 220 HP, heated/enclosed cab, general purpose dirt bucket with teeth and thumb attachment.
  • Vibratory Soil Compactor (Cat CP56 or Equal): Quantity 2, 24,000 lbs operating weight, 84-inch padfoot drum, 108-inch blade, heated/enclosed cab.
  • Water Truck: Quantity 2, 4,000-gallon capacity, street legal, specific spray nozzle configuration, must include hose reel.

• Contractor-Provided Materials: 2 gallons each of Engine Oil, Antifreeze, and Hydraulic Oil per piece of equipment.

• Equipment Delivery & Condition: 100% of equipment delivered on time, meeting PWS specifications, and documented via joint inspection.

• Equipment Availability & Uptime: 95% availability per piece of equipment over the PoP.

• Emergency Maintenance Response: 90% of service calls responded to within 24 hours.

• Replacement of Non-Repairable Equipment: Replacement vehicle provided within 48 hours if equipment cannot be made operational within 24 hours of a service call.

• Period: 15 Jun 2026 to 15 Aug 2026 (61 calendar days).

• Place: Eielson AFB, AK, including the Yukon Training Area.

• Equipment Condition: Manufactured 2015 or newer, meet salient characteristics. Joint inspection required upon delivery and pickup. Government accepts or rejects equipment.

• Maintenance and Repair: Contractor responsible for all scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, parts, labor, and fluids at no cost to the government.

• Emergency Service: Respond to service calls within 24 hours.

• Replacement Vehicle: Provide replacement within 48 hours if repair takes longer than 24 hours.

• Government-Furnished: Diesel fuel, base access passes for contractor personnel, and electrical power for engine block heaters.

• Government Responsibilities: Report damage immediately, liable for damage/injury due to government personnel negligence.

• Mr. Michael Lenze, 354 RANS, Phone: (907) 460-6023. (Note: POC is for technical oversight only; contract modifications must come from the Contracting Officer).