Q A 70LCHS26QPFB00047 MINI EXCAVATOR 0002.pdf
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This is a Questions and Answers document for a Small Business Set-Aside Request for Quote (RFQ 70LCHS26QPFB00047) for a mini excavator.
The Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers (FLETC), a component of the Department of Homeland Security, is soliciting quotes for new mini excavator equipment to be delivered to Building 26 at 2000 Bainbridge Ave, North Charleson, SC 29405. The equipment must be drivable off a trailer as no loading dock is available. Quote submissions must be received electronically by Friday, September 18, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time to queen.h.singleton@fletc.dhs.gov and Jacqueline.Marquez@fletc.dhs.gov. The solicitation is set aside exclusively for small business concerns. Regarding technical specifications, a minimum of 40.4 gross horsepower is required, though the Kubota KX040-5 rated at 40.3 horsepower is acceptable if all other specifications are met. Functionally equivalent manufacturers and models are acceptable when supported by a line-by-line technical compliance matrix. The excavator must include specified attachments including a cab, blade, coupler (either mechanical or hydraulic), thumb, and bucket, along with warranty and performance requirements. All equipment must be new and unused.
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| RFQ 70LCHS26QPFB00047 0003 .pdf | ||
| 70LCHS26QPFB00047 0003.pdf | ||
| RFQ 70LCHS26QPFB00047 0002 .pdf | ||
| 70LCHS26QPFB00047 0002.pdf | ||
| RFQ 70LCHS26QPFB00047 0001 .pdf | ||
| 70LCHS26QPFB00047 0001.pdf | ||
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QUESTION AND ANSWERS TO REQUEST FOR QUOTE
70LCHS26QPFB00047 MINI EXCAVATOR
QUESTION:
1. The live SAM.gov record identifies this request as an SBA set aside, while the request for quotation states that it is not set aside for small business. Which status governs?
ANSWER:
This is a Small Business Setaside.
QUESTION:
2. Please confirm the complete delivery address, required delivery date, unloading requirements, and whether only new and unused equipment is acceptable.
ANSWER:
Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers, 2000 Bainbridge Ave, North Charleson SC 29405 Building 26; We do not have a loading dock, the equipment must be able to be driven off of a trailer, New equipment only.
QUESTION:
3. Is 40.4 gross horsepower a strict minimum? Would a current Kubota KX040 5 rated at 40.3 gross horsepower, or an equal current model, be acceptable if every listed cab, blade, coupler, thumb, bucket, warranty, and performance requirement is met?
ANSWER:
Kubota KX040-5 rated at 40.3 is acceptable if all is included.
QUESTION:
4. Are functionally equal manufacturers and models acceptable when supported by a line by line technical compliance matrix?
ANSWER:
Yes.
QUESTION:
5. Please confirm whether responses will be posted through SAM.gov and whether the quote deadline remains September 16 at 2:00 p.m. Eastern.
ANSWER:
Quotes should be submitted electronically to queen.h.singleton@fletc.dhs.gov and Jacqueline.Marquez@fletc.dhs.gov. Ensure submission is received prior to closing date and time which is Friday, September 18, 2026 at 2:00 pm Eastern Daylight Time(E)ED).
QUESTION:
6. This email is a question regarding SAM Solicitation # 70LCHS26QPFB00047 titled 'Mini
Excavator'. You mentioned that you require a 'mechanical quick coupler' for this excavator unit. I wanted to ask if a 'hydraulic quick coupler' is acceptable, or do you strictly require the mechanical one?
ANSWER:
Hydraulic is acceptable.
QUESTION:
7. I would like to know what is the delivery address of the item on this solicitation 70LCHS26QPFB00047.
ANSWER:
Please see answer to question # 2 listed above.
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