Excavator Repairs - CUVA
Awarded Limited / Sole Source Justification Posted
See the award notice from .
- Solicitation number
- 140P6426Q0068
- Agency
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Midwest Region
National Park Service, Department of the Interior
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- Contract number
- 140P6426P0052 Federal contract award
- PSC
- J038 Maint/Repair/Rebuild Of Equipment- Construction/Mining/Excavating/Highway Maintenance Equipment
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The National Park Service intends to award a sole-source contract to Murphy Tractor & Equipment Co, Inc for repair of the rotary manifold on a John Deere 85G Excavator at Cuyahoga Valley National Park.
The justification cites FAR 13.106-1, only one responsible source. Murphy Tractor is the only John Deere Certified Dealer in proximity to the park in the Cleveland/Akron metro area; other certified dealers are located more than one hour away, which would add excessive reassembly and transportation costs. The rotary manifold assembly (10-port configuration) and associated seal kits are proprietary OEM components. Compatibility, warranty protection, and operational integrity necessitate OEM parts and qualified service support; non-OEM substitutes risk system performance degradation, increased failure risk, and liability exposure. Operational urgency drives the procurement: the excavator is currently disassembled pending diagnostics, and recent heavy rains have caused mudslides affecting railroad tracks that require immediate maintenance. Failure to repair timely could result in railroad track closure and cessation of train operations. The requirement supports NPS operational readiness under 54 U.S.C. 100101(a). Place of performance is Cuyahoga Valley National Park. Murphy Tractor is a Large Business classified under NAICS 811310. The Justification and Approval for Other Than Full and Open Competition was dated July 27, 2026, with procurement requisition number 44040480. Contact: Ryan R Begany, ryan_begany@ios.doi.gov (written inquiries only).
Notice text
THIS IS A NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD A SOLE SOURCE CONTRACT AND NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTE/PROPOSAL:
The National Park Service intends to solicit a quote and enter into a contract with Murphy Tractor & Equipment Co, Inc located at 1550 Industrial PKWY, Brunswick, Ohio 44212-2349, United States.
This requirement is for the repair of the rotary manifold for a John Deere 85G Excavator which requires removal, inspection and reconditioning for Cuyahoga Valley National Park. Murphy Tractor is the only John Deere Certified Dealer that is close to the park in Cleveland/ Akron and the surrounding areas. The rotary manifold assembly (10-port configuration) and associated seal kits are proprietary components designed to OEM specifications. Compatibility, warranty protection, and operational integrity necessitate procurement of John Deere-approved parts and qualified service support. Substituting non-OEM components may compromise system performance, increase failure risk, and create liability exposure. If the park outsourced this requirement to another Certified John Deere Dealer that is further away this would add excessive additional cost for reassembly of the machine and due to transportation costs.
Additionally, this equipment must be urgently repaired in order to support park operations for the maintenance of park railroad tracks which could be impeded due to mudslide or other hazards. Failure to repair this equipment in a timely manner could endanger park staff and guests.
Due to the above, sole-sourcing to Murphy Tractor & Equipment Co, Inc ensures the most expedient and compliant resolution to these urgent repairs. Questions may be directed to Ryan R Begany in writing by email to ryan_begany@ios.doi.gov. NO PHONE inquiries will be accepted.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| JOFOC_-_All_Signed_1.pdf |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Excavator Repair - CUVA | Award Notice | |
| This notice | Limited / Sole Source Justification |
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