Attachment 1. Sailent Characteristics - Drill Rig Purchase.pdf

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This is a Salient Characteristics document for a counter-tunneling drill contract issued by the U.S. Army at Fort Bliss, Texas, dated September 14, 2026.

The procurement requires one rotary drilling rig, one tow-behind air compressor, one drilling accessories and tooling kit, and one rig spare parts kit. The rotary drill rig must meet specific technical requirements including dimensions of 76"-146" height, 34.5" width, and 113"-141" length; a minimum 35-42 horsepower turbo diesel engine; hydraulic system with minimum 22 GPM at 3,000 psi maximum; a rotary drill head capable of 20 RPM and 3,500 ft-lbs torque; drilling depth capacity of 80-100 feet; a high-speed winch with 1,100 lbs lift force; a hydraulic mast providing 28,800 lbs lift force and 21,650 lbs pull-down force; and a standard SPT autohammer soil sampling system. The rig must be mountable on a small truck, trailer, or rubber tracks. The air compressor must deliver minimum 175 PSI and 300 CFM in a tow-behind configuration. The drilling accessories kit includes 65 pieces of 5-foot RAB drill rods, 60 feet of augers, a down-the-hole hammer, assorted bits and cutting heads, sub adapters, and spare parts. The spare parts kit must include a hydraulic pump, replacement hoses, and spare bits. Delivery is required by November 30, 2026, to Building 1094, 1094 Taylor Road, Fort Bliss, Texas, 79916. The equipment carries an eighteen-month warranty from shipment, with fifteen business days allowed for post-delivery inspections. The contractor must provide employee safety training and comply with all U.S. safety regulations, with no government-furnished property or services except emergency lifesaving measures.

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Salient Characteristics

[J-ENG Counter Tunneling Drill Contract]

[14SEPT2026]

1. Background/Introduction: The requirement is to procure a small, portable, and easy-to-use rotary drill rig along with a tow-behind air compressor, drilling accessories, and spare parts to support drilling, counter-tunneling, and soil sampling operations.

2. * Scope of Work: The contractor shall provide a rotary drilling rig that meets or exceeds the salient characteristics listed for the drill rig, an air compressor, and an associated suite of drilling rods, augers, hammers, and spare parts.

3. Equipment must include the following features / Salient Characteristics:

1) Rotary Drill Rig

• * Dimensions: Height 76” - 146” (196 - 370 cm); Width 34.5” (88 cm); Length 113” - 141” (287 – 358 cm)

• * Engine: at least 35-42hp turbo diesel

• * Hydraulics: Minimum 22 GPM, Max 3000 psi (206 bar)

• * Rotary Drill Head: Capable of Max 20 RPM and Max 3,500 ft-lbs torque

• * Depth Capacity: 80 to 100 feet (24-30 meters)

• * Winch: High-speed winch with at least 1,100 lbs of lift force

• * Mast capabilities: Hydraulic cylinder driven mast providing at least 28,800 lbs of lift up force and 21,650 lbs of pull down (crowd) force.

• * Sampling System: Standard SPT autohammer soil sampling system.

• * Mounting compatibility: Capable of being mounted on a small truck, trailer, or on rubber tracks.

2) Drilling Accessories & Tooling Kit

• * 65 pieces of 5ft RAB (Rotary Air Blast) drill rod

• * 60 ft of augers

• * Down-The-Hole (DTH) hammer

• * Assorted bits and cutting heads

• * Sub adapters and necessary spare parts for the cutter head and hammer

3) Tow-Behind Air Compressor

• * Minimum output of 175 PSI / 300 CFM

• * Tow-behind/trailer-mounted configuration

4) Rig Spare Parts Kit

• Hydraulic pump, replacement hoses, and spare bits

Delivery Location:

BLDG 1094, 1094 Taylor Rd, FT Bliss, 79916 POC: see 11. Point of Contract.

4. Requirements:

CLIN No. Delivery Location Item Qty (unit)

0001 See Delivery Location Rotary Drill Rig 1 (ea)

0002 See Delivery Location Drilling Accessories & Tooling Kit 1 (lot)

0003 See Delivery Location Tow-Behind Air Compressor 1 (ea)

0004 See Delivery Location Rig Spare Parts Kit 1 (lot)

EQUIPMENT WARRANTY. During the Warranty Period, the Contractor warrants that the Equipment under normal use and service will be free from material defects in materials and workmanship. If Acceptance is delayed beyond six (6) months after shipment of the Products by events or causes within the Government’s control, this warranty expires eighteen (18) months after the shipment of the Products.

SOFTWARE WARRANTY. Reserved.

5. Government Furnished Property (GFP) and Services: The US Government will not provide any equipment, fuel, personnel, utilities, or facilities to the contractor for the execution of this contract.

Should an emergency arise, only the necessary basic lifesaving and life support measures will be provided during the emergency.

6. Delivery by: No later than 30 NOV 2026.

7. Post-Delivery Inspections:15 business days for units to do post-delivery inspections for any deficiencies.

8. Security and Access Requirements: Reserved.

9. Safety and quality control:

1) Contractor personnel shall adhere to all safety regulations within US laws. All equipment brought by the contractor shall be in good working condition. Proper safety gear must be always worn where applicable.

2) Contractor will provide proper training to its employees on how to operate all equipment in a safe manner in accordance with MFG’s guidelines.

10. General Requirements:

1) Customer is responsible for appointing/designating a person to be the onsite POC during the performance of this order.

2) The telephone number for Security Police, Fire Protection, Emergency Medical Service, and other emergencies is 911.

11. Points of Contact:

1) Primary: CPT Blake W Heady at blake.w.heady.mil@army.mil Tel)520-390-8672

2) Alternate: SGM William Frazer at william.i.frazer.mil@army.mil Tel)915-471-1992

3) Alternate: MAJ Martin D. Trepanier at martin.d.trepanier.mil@army.mil Tel)602-489-1527 mailto:blake.w.heady.mil@army.mil mailto:william.i.frazer.mil@army.mil mailto:martin.d.trepanier.mil@army.mil

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