VACTOR TRUCK RENTAL WEST POINT FY26
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 Army's Mission and Installation Contracting Command (MICC) at West Point, NY, has issued a Sources Sought Notice to identify qualified small businesses capable of providing a High Pressure Sewer and Industrial Vacuum Manhole Cleaner (Vactor Truck) for purchase or lease. This market research aims to determine if a Total Small Business Set-Aside is feasible. Responses are due by February 24, 2026.
Purpose & Scope
The U.S. Military Academy, West Point, NY, has an anticipated requirement for a roadworthy Vactor Truck, compliant with NYS safety requirements, to remove sand, stones, bottles, cans, sludge, and other debris from storm and sanitary sewer lines, catch basins, manholes, and ditches from a front-mounted operating station. This notice is for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation.
Key Technical Requirements
The required Vactor Truck must meet specific minimum specifications, including:
- Debris Body & Dump System: Steel construction, 15 cubic yard capacity, hydraulic dump hoist, full-opening rear door, body flush-out system.
- Water Tank System: Aluminum tank with a minimum 1,500-gallon capacity, separate support from the debris body, low water alarm.
- Vacuum & Boom System: Electronic blower control, front-mounted vacuum hose, quick clamps for pipe joints, boom control station with emergency shutdown.
- Pumping & Hose Equipment: 800+ gpm trash pump, specific hose lengths and diameters.
- Chassis Specifications: 450 HP engine, automatic transmission, compression-release engine brake.
- Safety & Lighting: Electronic backup alarm, beacon lights, LED work lights, emergency flare kit, fire extinguisher, tow hooks.
Response Requirements
Interested firms should provide:
- Firm name, point of contact, phone, email, DUNS, CAGE, and small business status (including type/certifications) with corresponding NAICS code (532490).
- Indication of interest as a prime contractor, and any planned subcontracting, joint ventures, or teaming arrangements.
- Detailed previous experience on similar requirements (size, scope, complexity, timeframe, government/commercial).
- Information on commercial availability of the Vactor Truck, including pricing, basis for pricing, delivery schedules, customary terms, and warranties.
- Recommendations on how the Army can best structure contract requirements to facilitate small business competition.
- Identification of any conditions restricting competition and rationale.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- Set-Aside: Anticipated Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5), conditional on sufficient qualified small business responses.
- NAICS: 532490 - Other Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing (Size Standard: $40.0M).
- Response Due: February 24, 2026, 04:30 PM EST
- Published: February 19, 2026
Important Notes
This notice does not commit the U.S. Government to contract for any supply or service, nor is it a promise to issue a future solicitation. The Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response. Not responding does not preclude participation in any future solicitation.