317 07C hydraulic excavator/mulcher

The Department of the Interior Bureau of Indian Affairs Northwest Region is seeking to procure two Caterpillar 317 Hydraulic Excavators through Solicitation Number 140A1225Q0003, with one standard excavator and one equipped with an RMD38EX Mulcher. The solicitation requires detailed technical specifications, including a minimum net power of 131 hp, operating weight of 39,700 lbs, and a 5.1 m reach boom, with advanced features like a deluxe cab, 360-degree visibility camera, and sophisticated hydraulic systems. Potential offerors must submit comprehensive quotes including company information and a completed Indian Economic Enterprise (IEE) Representation Form by May 27, 2025 at 12:00 PM Pacific Time. Interested parties may submit questions about the requirement until April 2, 2025 at 2:00 PM CST, with quotes to be emailed directly to the designated contracting officer. The procurement will be executed as a Firm-Fixed-Price Purchase Order with a planned delivery timeline of 120 days after contract award.

The solicitation is exclusively set aside for Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEEs), with a small business size standard of 1,250 employees and classified under NAICS code 333120 for Construction Machinery Manufacturing. The equipment will be delivered to the BIA-Flathead Indian Irrigation Project located in Saint Ignatius, Montana, with market research indicating over 150 Caterpillar dealers can potentially fulfill the requirement. The specific procurement involves two excavators: one standard CAT317 model and one CAT317 with the RMD38EX Mulcher, designed to replace and supplement existing heavy construction equipment in the agency's current inventory. The justification for brand-name specification emphasizes the agency's existing Caterpillar equipment and the operational familiarity of their equipment operators. While specific award value is not explicitly stated, the procurement represents a targeted equipment replacement strategy for the Bureau of Indian Affairs' Northwest Region.