MRG SFD 39 D7 dozer repair

The Department of the Interior's Bureau of Reclamation is seeking a small business contractor to perform comprehensive repair services for a 2004 Caterpillar D7R XR Series II Dozer located in Socorro, New Mexico. The solicitation specifically requires removing and replacing the dozer's torque converter, including associated components such as the oil cooler, gear pump, O-rings, bolts, nuts, gaskets, hoses, and seals, along with transmission fluid replacement and flushing. Contractors must submit a technical capability statement and price quote by March 25, 2025, at 4:00 PM MDT, with all questions to be submitted via email to Mary B Maestas and Nayda Gonzalez by March 19, 2025. The evaluation criteria will focus on comparing the two lowest-priced quotes for technical acceptability and past performance, with the lowest-priced technically acceptable quote receiving the award. Quotes will be assessed based on technical capability, past performance, and pricing, with the government intending to award a single firm fixed-price purchase order.

The contract is designated as a total small business set-aside under NAICS category 811310, with a small business size standard of $12.5 Million. Potential vendors are located in Albuquerque, NM, including Ironhorse Welding, Wagner Equipment Co., Southwest Construction Parts, and Power Equipment of Albuquerque. The performance period extends up to six months from the award date, with a mandatory one-year warranty on the equipment. The dozer will be transported by the Socorro Field Division to the vendor's location within 125 miles of Socorro, with the vendor responsible for completing repairs and coordinating equipment return. While specific award values are not explicitly stated, the solicitation requires a comprehensive pricing breakdown covering labor hours, parts costs, core charge and inspection fees, and additional charges like taxes and handling. The contract will involve the complete repair of the dozer's transmission system, with strict requirements for function testing and core credits.