Hi-Rail Excavator, Grapple, and Magnet

Army Contracting Command Rock Island is soliciting quotes on behalf of McAlester Army Ammunition Plant for a one-year firm-fixed-price rental of one hi-rail excavator, one sorting grapple, and one hydraulic magnet attachment, with quotes due November 16, 2026. The procurement is a Total Small Business set-aside. Quotes must be emailed to regina.l.gibson7.civ@army.mil on the signed, completed solicitation. The solicitation notice and pricing matrix list the closing time as 12:00 p.m. Central Standard Time, while the combined synopsis lists 11:59 p.m. Central Standard Time.

Performance is at McAlester Army Ammunition Plant, 1 C Tree Road, Warehouse 8, McAlester, Oklahoma 74501-5000, under FOB Destination terms, with the performance period running one year from receipt of order. Salient characteristics must be met and submitted with the quote to be considered. The purchase description uses a brand-name-or-equal approach with BTE-326 Hi-Rail Excavator, BTE Sorting-Grapple, and BTE Hydraulic Magnet as reference equipment. Offerors proposing equal equipment must submit manufacturer details, product literature demonstrating compliance with all salient characteristics, a system compatibility statement, and any exceptions or deviations. The equipment will be used up to eight hours per day, four to five days per week. The contractor is responsible for all routine, preventive, and corrective maintenance at no additional cost beyond the rental price. All delivery and pickup fees must be included in quoted prices, and quotes remain valid for 30 days.

Award goes to the responsible offeror with the lowest price, as technical and past performance factors are noted as none. Anticipated award is December 3, 2026. Questions must be submitted no later than 72 hours before the closing date and time. All respondents must hold current active registration in the System for Award Management. The procurement is coded NAICS 336510 and PSC 2230.