Mini Compact Excavator

THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY.

THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR OFFERS OR PROPOSALS.  It does not constitute a solicitation and shall not be construed as a commitment by the government.  Responses in any form are not offers and the government is under no obligation to award a contract as a result of this announcement. 

The 439th Contracting Flight located at Westover Air Reserve Base (WARB), Chicopee, MA is seeking capabilities packages of potential sources to supply and deliver a Mini-Compact Excavator. 
 

439 CE/CER requests the purchase of a Mini-Compact Excavator. The Vendor shall furnish all equipment and materials unless otherwise specified. No alteration, additions, or deletions shall be made to Salient Feature list for the Mini-Compact Excavator,

Salient features include:

Base Civil engineering requires a reliable and efficient compact excavator to support our construction and landscaping operations. The existing excavator is no longer serviceable, and a replacement is necessary to ensure continuous productivity and efficiency.

Objectives: The objectives of this procurement are to:

1. Acquire a Reliable Compact Excavator: Purchase a compact excavator that meets the specifications and requirements outlined below, ensuring reliable and efficient operation.
2. Meet Operational Requirements: Provide an excavator that can perform a variety of tasks, including e.g., digging, trenching, lifting, etc.
3. Ensure Operator Safety and Comfort: Acquire an excavator that provides a safe and comfortable working environment for operators, including air-conditioned/heated enclosed cab, ergonomic controls, etc.
4. Comply with Safety and Regulatory Requirements: Ensure the excavator meets or exceeds all applicable safety and regulatory standards

Key Performance Requirements: The compact excavator must meet the following key performance requirements:

1. 1. Engine Power: The excavator must have a minimum of 42.6 HP, turbocharged 1.8L, Tier 4 diesel engine with non-DPF auto idle.
   2. Transmission: The excavator must have an auto-shift, two-speed travel transmission.
   3. Hydraulic System: The excavator must have auxiliary hydraulics with selectable flow and arm-mounted flush face quick couplers.
   4. Cab and Operator Station: The excavator must have a canopy, retractable seat belt, and vinyl suspension seat. The cab must also have an instrument panel, hydraulic joystick controls, keyless start, and a lift eye.

Safety Features: The excavator must have

1. Roll-overprotective structure (ROPS) that meets the requirements of ISO 12117-2: 2008
2. A tip-overprotective structure (TOPS) that meets the requirements of ISO 12117: 2000,
3.  Falling object protective structure (FOPS) that meets the requirements of ISO 10262.

Attachments: The excavator must be compatible with the following attachments:

1. Hydraulic Long Arm
2. Hydraulic Clamp (thumb) - Long Arm - Class IV with diverter valve
3. Bucket- 24'' Standard Duty Trenching Digging Bucket

Equipment Requirements: The compact excavator must come with the following standard equipment:

1. LED Work Lights: LED work lights to provide adequate illumination for nighttime operations.
2. Control Console Locks: The excavator must have control console locks to prevent unauthorized use.
3. Display: display with touch display, radio, and Bluetooth.
4. Travel Motion Alarm: travel motion alarm to alert operators of potential hazards.
5. Enclosed Cab: enclosed cab with auto HVAC.

Deliverables: The successful vendor must provide the following deliverables:

1. Compact Excavator: A compact excavator that meets the specifications and requirements outlined above.
2. Operator Training: Operator training and support to ensure the excavator is properly operated and maintained.
3. Warranty and Support: A comprehensive warranty and support package, including any maintenance or repair services offered. The following timeframe for repairs shall apply: Minor repairs replacement of worn or damaged parts): 7-10 business days.  Major repairs (e.g., engine, transmission or hydraulic system repairs): 30 business days.
4. Delivery and Installation: Delivery and installation of the excavator, including any necessary setup and testing.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Our intent is to award this project as a 100% Small Business Set Aside. Contract type will be Firm-Fixed Price. The anticipated performance time is 90 ARO.  The NAICS Code assigned to this acquisition is 333120 with a size standard of 1250 employees.

All interested vendors are highly encouraged to submit a capability package to the Primary Point of Contact Rosalie.Connelly.1@us.af.mil or Kyle.Kalagher.1@us.af.mil  via email,  by 2:00PM EST on Friday, 14 February  2025.

THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION SHOULD BE INLCUDED IN RESPONSE:
(a) Business name, address, cage code, size classification based on NAICS size standard, socioeconomic classification (i.e. HUBZone, 8(a), SDVOSB, WOSB etc.), and a point of contact;

(b) A positive statement of your intention to submit an offer for this solicitation as a vendor;

(c) Evidence of your experience performing work similar in type and scope of work in this announcement within the last five years. The evidence should include contract numbers, project titles, dollar amounts and point of contacts with telephone numbers.

THERE IS NO SOLICITATION AT THIS TIME.  FUNDS ARE NOT PRESENTLY AVAILABLE. This is a request for information ONLY and any information provided is voluntary.  Telephone inquiries will not be accepted.  If a solicitation is issued, it will be announced at a later date.  All interested parties must respond to the solicitation announcement separately from the response to this notice and are responsible for monitoring SAM.gov website for the posting of any solicitation or subsequent updates.

NOTE:  Vendors that are Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment are excluded from receiving contracts. Agencies also shall not consent to subcontract with such contractors. Proposals prepared by Debarred, Suspended, or otherwise ineligible vendors are at the risk and expense of the vendor.
 

All prospective vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) system, in order to be eligible for an award.