0417 Spring Meadows National Recreation Area Excavator and Loader rental Fletcher

The U.S. Forest Service, under the Department of Agriculture, is seeking to rent heavy construction equipment for disaster recovery operations at the Spring Meadows National Recreation Area. The solicitation requests quotes for a zero-turn excavator weighing between 55,000-63,000 pounds with minimum 175 horsepower and a loader with minimum 250 horsepower and maximum operating weight of 43,000 pounds, both with enclosed, conditioned cabs and maximum 1,000 operating hours. Both machines must meet specific technical requirements including quick-attach bucket systems, hydraulic controls, and OSHA construction standards, with the excavator requiring a minimum 22-foot digging depth and the loader needing bucket capacity exceeding 5 cubic yards. The government will evaluate offers based on technical requirements and price, intending to make a single award to the most advantageous offeror. Questions are due by end of day September 12, 2025, with quotes due by 1700 ET on September 17, 2025, submitted via email to kyle.link@usda.gov.

This procurement is designated as a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 532412 with a size standard of $40 million annual revenue. The contract structure includes a one-month base period beginning approximately September 30, 2025, with two optional one-month extensions. Equipment will be delivered to and picked up from a trail head location approximately 18 miles west of Las Vegas, Nevada, where Forest Service personnel will operate the machinery. No incumbent contractors or specific award values are mentioned in the solicitation documents. The procurement falls under PSC category W038 for lease or rental of construction, mining, excavating, and highway maintenance equipment. Transportation costs for delivery and pickup are included as part of the rental requirements, with vendors required to submit pricing for all items along with technical specifications and required certifications.