6WD motor grader

The Department of the Interior's Bureau of Indian Affairs Western Region is soliciting quotes for the procurement of one 6-wheel drive motor grader for road maintenance operations. This Request for Quote (RFQ) is classified as a commercial item procurement under FAR Part 12 and falls under NAICS code 333120 (Construction Machinery Manufacturing). The motor grader must meet specific technical requirements, including a 6.8-liter EPA FT4 emission-compliant engine, 14-foot moldboard, 17.5 R25 tires, and a John Deere 672G model is preferred, with equivalent products meeting salient physical, functional, and performance characteristics also acceptable. The government will award a single firm fixed-price purchase order to the responsible offeror whose offer is most advantageous based on technical acceptability and price, with pricing required to be all-inclusive of delivery, all applicable taxes, and associated costs. Quotes must be submitted via email to Contracting Officer Melanie Schiaveto at melanie.schiaveto@bia.gov by 5:00 p.m. Pacific Daylight Time on March 10, 2026.

This solicitation is set aside exclusively for Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEE) under the Buy Indian Act, requiring offerors to complete and submit the Indian Affairs Indian Economic Enterprise Representation Form certifying their eligibility. The motor grader must be delivered to the Uintah and Ouray Agency in Ft. Duchesne, Utah (ZIP 84026), within 60 days of award, with the contractor responsible for ensuring the equipment is fully assembled, operational, and includes all necessary operator training, operating manuals, and warranty materials. The equipment must include a 4,000-hour powertrain warranty with 48-month extended warranty coverage. Offerors must demonstrate their capability to deliver fully manufactured, in-stock items ready to ship and must provide proof of authorization as a distributor or reseller if applicable, including all relevant lead times in their submissions.