Mtao-MMR-excavator

The Bureau of Reclamation, Missouri Basin Regional Office seeks procurement of one tracked excavator, with proposals due July 29, 2026 at 1100 Mountain Daylight Time. This solicitation is set aside 100 percent for Women-Owned Small Businesses under NAICS 333924, with a size standard of 900 employees.

Delivery is required to Tiber Dam Camp in Chester, Montana within 180 days of order receipt. The excavator must be a John Deere 245P or equivalent with an EPA Final Tier 4/EU Stage IV compliant engine delivering minimum 159 horsepower, three variable-displacement hydraulic pumps, 24-volt electrical system, sealed and lubricated undercarriage, and a fully equipped operator's station featuring heated/cooled air suspension seat, multifunction color LCD monitor, and climate control. The unit must include a 48-inch heavy duty bucket with side cutters and teeth, progressive hydraulic thumb, single shank ripper attachment, quick-couplers, and anti-theft PIN code system.

Evaluation criteria include ability to meet salient characteristics, partnership with a certified dealer's service and maintenance shop within 150 miles of Chester, price, and past performance providing similar equipment. Technical merit and past performance are weighted approximately equal to price. The contract delivery date cannot exceed six months after receipt of order. This is a Request for Quote for commercial items incorporating FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-3, 52.212-4, and 52.212-5 by reference. No unit price or total award amount is specified; offerors must provide pricing in their proposals. The contracting point of contact is Alicia Dunn (alicia_dunn@ios.doi.gov). Invoices must be submitted electronically through the Department of Treasury's Invoice Processing Platform prior to submission.