The Bureau of Reclamation awarded a $486,044 firm fixed-price contract to Hunke Manufacturing, LLC for the procurement and delivery of one specialized well pump hoist rig. The equipment is designated for the Yuma Area Office and includes a 6X4 truck chassis with 56,000-pound gross vehicle weight rating and 400-horsepower diesel engine, paired with a rig capable of lifting 70,000 pounds featuring a minimum 44-foot telescoping mast with 6-foot layback capability. The specification incorporates hydraulically operated winches including a 13,000-pound sandline winch with 1,000 feet of non-rotational wire rope, manual transmission, and below-deck toolboxes. The contractor must deliver the unit with comprehensive operator manuals, conduct familiarization training for 5-10 personnel, and ensure all components comply with Trade Agreements Act requirements, with delivery expected within 365 days of award.
This contract is designated as a 100 percent small business set-aside under North American Industry Classification System code 333923 and was awarded on September 6, 2025, with an ultimate completion date of September 6, 2026. Hunke Manufacturing, the prime contractor, will be responsible for delivering the fully equipped vehicle to Palmer, Nebraska. The solicitation identified the Hunke Model R36 as a known compliant model, and the competitive procurement process included a formal question-and-answer period before the August 19, 2025 quote submission deadline. This procurement supports the Bureau of Reclamation's mission to manage water resources and infrastructure for the western United States.