Farm Equipment Service at Hilo Repository

The Department of Agriculture Forest Service seeks farm equipment maintenance services at its Hilo Repository in Hawaii, with quotations due September 11, 2026 at 5:00 PM Pacific Time. This is an unrestricted requirement with no small-business set-aside; all responsible sources may submit.

Place of performance is Hilo, HI 96720. The procurement is a firm fixed-price purchase order for a 12-month period from September 18, 2026 through September 17, 2027. Work includes preventative maintenance, diagnostic repair, and emergency service support for six pieces of government-owned agricultural equipment: a Bobcat 773 Skid Steer, three John Deere farm tractors (models 5083E Limited, 4320, and 5320N), a Kubota M6040D farm tractor, and a Massey Ferguson 1743E farm tractor. The contractor must furnish all labor, tools, equipment, and technical expertise to perform two comprehensive inspections and one preventative maintenance service on each piece of equipment per manufacturer recommendations and industry standards. Specific work includes engine and cooling system inspection, hydraulic system checks, fuel and electrical system inspection, steering and brake inspection, tire and wheel inspection, filter and fluid replacement, lubrication of grease points, battery inspection, and operational testing. Access to the site is limited to 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM Monday through Friday, excluding federal holidays. The contractor must report findings to the Contracting Officer Representative.

The NAICS code is 811310 with a small business size standard of $12.5 million; PSC code is J024. Service Contract Labor Standards apply with a minimum Motor Vehicle Mechanic wage rate of $25.65 per hour plus fringe benefits. Evaluation follows lowest-price technically acceptable criteria, with award based on the lowest priced offer demonstrating technical acceptability and acceptable or neutral past performance.