2025 Buckley Front End Loader

The US Space Force seeks to lease a 4-yard front end loader for snow removal operations at Buckley Space Force Base through Request for Quotation FA2543-25-Q-0046. The procurement requires a John Deere 644 or equivalent front-end loader manufactured in 2018 or newer, featuring 4-wheel drive, closed cab with climate control, and potentially an ACS Industries #70 Pro-series front coupler attachment to enhance base safety during winter months by clearing snow and ice from roadways, walkways, and critical areas. Contractors must provide repair service response within 48 hours of a service call and transport the equipment via lowboy delivery vehicle due to limited base access. Prospective offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM), and the contract will be awarded to a responsible offeror based on firm fixed price. Key dates include questions due September 4, 2025 at 12:00 PM MST, Q&A available September 5, 2025, and offers due September 8, 2025 at 12:00 PM MST.

This procurement is designated as a 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS code 532412 for Construction, Mining, and Forestry Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing. The solicitation calls for a single front-end loader under a 6-month lease arrangement, with delivery required by September 30, 2025, though the Statement of Objectives indicates an October 1, 2025 delivery date and lease effectiveness beginning May 16, 2025. No current incumbent contractors or specific award values are identified in the available documentation. Performance will take place at Buckley Space Force Base in Aurora, Colorado 80011, with the delivered equipment subject to inspection and acceptance by government officials upon arrival. The procurement includes associated transportation costs as part of the overall lease arrangement.