Excavator Repairs

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Walla Walla District, is soliciting repair and maintenance services for a CAT 315D Excavator (Serial Number CJN01634) located at the Ice Harbor Lock and Dam Natural Resource Management Office. The procurement requires contractors to be certified Caterpillar OEM Service Providers with certified technicians who can perform comprehensive troubleshooting and replacement of components including swing drive systems, hydraulic cylinders, window glass, and other critical elements using exclusively Caterpillar OEM parts. The solicitation includes three contract line items: inspection services, specific repairs on the CAT 325D excavator, and additional time-and-materials repairs discovered during inspection with a $15,000 ceiling. The original solicitation was issued August 1, 2025, with proposals due by 4:00 PM on August 18, 2025, and has been amended twice to include Government Furnished Property clauses and updated wage determinations.

This opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside, specifically targeting small businesses, service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses, and women-owned small businesses under NAICS code 811310. The estimated repair service cost is $24,578.40, which falls below the simplified acquisition threshold, with an additional $15,000 ceiling for unforeseen repairs identified during inspection. Work must be performed at a contractor-provided facility within 30 miles of the government location in Clarkston, Washington, with a completion timeline of 10 weeks after equipment delivery. The procurement emphasizes the critical nature of using only OEM parts and certified services to maintain equipment integrity and avoid potential system failures that could necessitate a $500,000 excavator replacement. Market research has indicated that multiple small businesses are interested and capable of fulfilling these specialized Caterpillar equipment maintenance requirements.