Excavator Rental

The United States Marine Corps is seeking a 30-day rental of a medium excavator for the Aviation Ground Support Detachment at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center in Twentynine Palms, California. The solicitation (M6739925Q0019) requires a Hitachi ZX490LC-6 excavator or equivalent with specific technical specifications including 362.1 HP engine power, 109,790 lbs operating weight, 41-foot maximum digging reach, and 27-foot maximum digging depth. The contractor will be responsible for equipment delivery, maintenance, and ensuring operational readiness throughout the lease period, including professional warranty service during regular working hours with administrative and technical support for service calls. The government will evaluate offers based on technical capability and price, with the intent to award to the lowest-priced, technically acceptable offer. Electronic proposals must be submitted by June 16, 2025 at 09:00 AM PT, with both technical and price proposals required for consideration.

This opportunity is designated as a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 532412 for Construction, Mining, and Forestry Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing. No incumbent contractors or current service providers are identified in the solicitation documentation. While specific budget ranges or award values are not disclosed in the available materials, the contract involves a single excavator unit for a 30-day lease period commencing on June 19, 2025, or as soon as the contractor can mobilize the equipment. The place of performance is specifically at Building 5429 within the Aviation Ground Support Detachment at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California. The contractor must deliver the excavator to this location and maintain it in working order throughout the entire 30-day rental period.