Trail Dozer Engine Replacement
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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 United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Intermountain Region, Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest is soliciting proposals for a Trail Dozer Engine Replacement for a SWECO Model 480 Crawler. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside for a firm-fixed-price contract. The project involves replacing the existing engine with a Kohler Diesel KDI 2504TCR (or equal) and upgrading torque hubs. Offers are due by February 24, 2026, at 10:00 AM MT.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for an engine conversion on a SWECO Model 480 Crawler (Serial # 20481-373-38-5059A) located at the Ogden Ranger District in Huntsville, UT. Key tasks include:
- Replacing the ISUZU AA-4JG1T engine with a new Kohler Diesel KDI 2504TCR 75HP engine or an approved equal.
- Performing comprehensive modifications to integrate the new engine, affecting hydraulic, electrical, cooling, air intake, exhaust, and body panels.
- Specific work involves installing an engine conversion kit; fabricating a new hood, footrest plate, control panel, radiator mounts, and fuel filter mount; and installing a new exhaust system, Donaldson air filter, fuel/coolant lines, control servos, radiator/fan.
- Disassembly and reassembly of the equipment, including the rollover protection structure (ROPS) and hydraulic system.
- Replacing old torque hubs with upgraded Auburn Gear Model 8 Double Reduction hubs with A2 Integrated Park Brake (100,000 in. lb. torque).
- Machining torque hub mounts to fit the new hubs.
- An optional item for transportation of the dozer is included in the Schedule of Items (Attachment 2).
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) Combined Synopsis/Solicitation.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5).
- NAICS Code: 811310 (Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment Repair and Maintenance) with a $12.5 Million size standard.
- Period of Performance: Completion by May 15, 2026.
- Place of Performance: Huntsville, UT.
- Wage Determination: Applicable for Utah Counties of Davis, Morgan, Weber, outlining minimum wage rates and fringe benefits under the Service Contract Act (Attachment 3).
Submission & Evaluation
- Questions Due: February 19, 2026, 10:00 AM MT.
- Offers Due: February 24, 2026, 10:00 AM MT.
- Submission Method: Email to arlen.fausett@usda.gov.
- Evaluation Criteria: Award will be based on the highest technically rated quotation with fair and reasonable pricing and acceptable or neutral past performance. Tradeoffs will not be conducted.
- Technical Acceptability: Offerors must provide descriptive literature and detailed explanations demonstrating how proposed products meet or exceed salient characteristics. "Or equal" items must be clearly identified. A detailed explanation of engine and hub replacement capabilities is required (Exhibit #2).
- Past Performance: Will be evaluated based on demonstrated ability to meet contract requirements. Bidders must complete a Past Performance Data Sheet (Exhibit #1) for each relevant project.
- Required Attachments: Bidders must complete the Schedule of Items (Attachment 2), provide a Bio-Based Product Narrative (Exhibit #3), and may need to complete a Subcontractor Form (SF1413, Exhibit #4) if subcontracting.
Contact Information
- Primary Contact: Whit Fausett (arlen.fausett@usda.gov).