Procure a Mini Excavator for FLETC Cheltenham

The Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC) in Cheltenham, Maryland is soliciting quotes for the procurement of a mini excavator through Request for Quotation (RFQ) Number 70LCHE25QPFB00006. The required mini excavator must meet specific technical specifications including an enclosed cab, rubber tracks, dual direction auxiliary hydraulics, long arm hydraulic circuit, LED work lights and beacon, additional counterweight, standard dozer blade, hydraulic quick coupler, travel alarm, manual pin grabbing coupler, main pin hydraulic thumb, 24" HD digging bucket, and 36" ditch bucket, with performance specifications of 24-25 HP, 8500-9000 LBS weight, and 4300-4600 lbf digging force. The contract will be awarded as a Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) arrangement to the vendor providing the best value based on price and delivery criteria. Questions regarding the solicitation must be submitted in writing by Monday, September 22, 2025, at 9:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time, with quotes due by September 25, 2025, at 9:00 AM Eastern Standard Time, submitted electronically to tyshawn.neals@fletc.dhs.gov.

This procurement is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS code 333120 (Construction Machinery Manufacturing), restricting participation to qualified small businesses that are registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database. No incumbent contractors or potential award values are specified in the solicitation materials. The procurement involves a single mini excavator unit that will be delivered to FLETC Cheltenham located at 9000 Commo Road, Cheltenham, Maryland, 20588. Vendors must comply with various federal acquisition regulations including provisions related to Kaspersky Lab and telecommunications equipment restrictions. The solicitation was posted on September 19, 2025, providing approximately six days for small businesses to prepare and submit their quotations for this construction equipment procurement.