Cristobal Colon Gravel Pad - Equipment Rental
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- PAN026158_26QA
- Agency
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Army Contracting Command
Army Materiel Command, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- PSC
- W038 Lease Or Rental Of Equipment- Construction, Mining, Excavating, And Highway Maintenance Equipment
- Place of performance
- Cristobal Colon Panama
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
Army Contracting Command intends to solicit quotations for equipment rental to support gravel pad construction at Cristobal Colon (Fort Sherman), Panama, with solicitation anticipated around August 20, 2026 and award targeted for August 28, 2026. No set-aside applies.
Performance occurs at Base Aeronaval Cristobal Colon, Panama from August 31, 2026 through September 21, 2026 (approximately three weeks). The contractor shall deliver nine categories of construction equipment without operators: two crawler dozers (181–250 horsepower), two vibratory rollers (8–12 ton), one articulated motor grader (6x6, 12-foot blade), one front-end wheel loader (5.5 cubic yards), one dump truck (32 GVWR), one backhoe, two skid steers with hydraulic attachments, and one telescoping forklift. All equipment must arrive fully operational and fueled by August 31, 2026.
The contractor provides equipment support only; U.S. forces perform all construction tasks. Contractor responsibilities include daily refueling to full capacity between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., fuel documentation within 24 hours, maintenance response within three hours of notification, replacement equipment within 24 hours if repairs cannot be completed on-site, and vehicle recovery within three hours. The contractor assumes liability for all damages caused by contractor fault or negligence, manages insurance per Panamanian requirements (worker's compensation, general liability, automobile liability), and ensures compliance with Panamanian safety and environmental regulations.
Procurement follows FAR 12.201-1 simplified procedures with direct quotation solicitation. Evaluation will use Lowest Priced, Technically Acceptable (LPTA). A draft PWS is available. Vendors should contact the Contracting Officer Representative to express interest, providing equipment sources and estimated delivery lead time; selection for the formal RFQ is not guaranteed.
Notice text
3 versions
Update #3 · Latest ·
14 AUG: PWS draft updated
Pre-solicitation notice issued to identify an upcoming requirement to lease gravel pad construction equipment at Cristobal, Colon, also known as Fort Sherman. The scope includes lease of 2 Bulldozers, 2 Rollers, 1 Grader, 1 Front End Loader, 1 Dump Truck, 1 Backhoe, 2 Skid Steers, and 1 Telescoping Forklift. Equipment deliveries to begin 31 August 2026 with a lease period of approximately 3 weeks.
This notice meets the requirements of RFO 12.201-1 Simplified procedures, paragraph (c)(2)(i) in order to solicit quotations directly from suppliers. Vendors may contact the POCs in this pre-solicitation notice to identify interest, but there is no guarantee that all interested vendors will be selected to receive the RFQ when issued.
The solicitation is anticipated to be issued directly to suppliers on/around 20 August 2026. A Lowest Priced, Technically Acceptable (LPTA) evaluation is being considered, with an anticipated award date on / around 28 August 2026.
Pre-solicitation Notice updated to provide a DRAFT of the PWS for vendor consideration in assessing capabilities prior to notification of interest. When contacting the POCs, include sources of equipment and estimated lead time after award to deliver to the site.
Update #2 ·
Pre-solicitation notice issued to identify an upcoming requirement to lease gravel pad construction equipment at Cristobal, Colon, also known as Fort Sherman. The scope includes lease of 2 Bulldozers, 2 Rollers, 1 Grader, 1 Front End Loader, 1 Dump Truck, 1 Backhoe, 2 Skid Steers, and 1 Telescoping Forklift. Equipment deliveries to begin 31 August 2026 with a lease period of approximately 3 weeks.
This notice meets the requirements of RFO 12.201-1 Simplified procedures, paragraph (c)(2)(i) in order to solicit quotations directly from suppliers. Vendors may contact the POCs in this pre-solicitation notice to identify interest, but there is no guarantee that all interested vendors will be selected to receive the RFQ when issued.
The solicitation is anticipated to be issued directly to suppliers on/around 20 August 2026. A Lowest Priced, Technically Acceptable (LPTA) evaluation is being considered, with an anticipated award date on / around 28 August 2026.
Pre-solicitation Notice updated to provide a DRAFT of the PWS for vendor consideration in assessing capabilities prior to notification of interest. When contacting the POCs, include sources of equipment and estimated lead time after award to deliver to the site.
Update #1 ·
Pre-solicitation notice issued to identify an upcoming requirement to lease gravel pad construction equipment at Cristobal, Colon, also known as Fort Sherman. The scope includes lease of 2 Bulldozers, 2 Rollers, 1 Grader, 1 Front End Loader, 1 Dump Truck, 1 Backhoe, 2 Skid Steers, and 1 Telescoping Forklift. Equipment deliveries to begin 31 August 2026 with a lease period of approximately 3 weeks.
This notice meets the requirements of RFO 12.201-1 Simplified procedures, paragraph (c)(2)(i) in order to solicit quotations directly from suppliers. Vendors may contact the POCs in this pre-solicitation notice to identify interest, but there is no guarantee that all interested vendors will be selected to receive the RFQ when issued.
The solicitation is anticipated to be issued directly to suppliers on/around 20 August 2026. A Lowest Priced, Technically Acceptable (LPTA) evaluation is being considered, with an anticipated award date on / around 28 August 2026.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| PWS_JSCG-P_Cristobal Colon_MHE.pdf | ||
| PWS JSCG-P Cristobal Colon Gravel Equipment 2 Draft.pdf |
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