Repair of John Deere 700J LGP Dozer

The U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service is seeking quotations for repair services on a John Deere 700J LGP Fire Suppression Dozer, specifically the replacement of the left side final drive with an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) unit. This is a commercial items acquisition issued as Request for Quotation (RFQ) number 12444226Q0007 under FAR Part 12 procedures, with solicitation number 12444226Q0007. Key requirements include that the replacement final drive must be OEM only, with rebuilt or aftermarket units explicitly prohibited, and the existing final drive will be returned to the vendor as a core. Award will be made on a lowest price technically acceptable basis, with technical acceptability evaluated as either acceptable or unacceptable based on the contractor's ability to provide a compliant approach, while past performance will be rated as acceptable, neutral, or unacceptable. Critical deadlines include April 1, 2026, at 5:00 PM Central Time for submission of questions to john.camacho@usda.gov, and April 3, 2026, at 5:00 PM Central Time for submission of quotations.

This is an unrestricted procurement with no set-aside designation, open to all responsible sources in full and open competition. The work must commence within 30 days of award and be completed by August 31, 2026, with an estimated delivery timeframe of 30 days after award. Service Contract Labor Standards apply, requiring a Heavy Equipment Mechanic wage rate of $25.36 per hour plus $5.55 per hour in fringe benefits for health and welfare. The dozer (serial number T0700JX131341) is currently operable and may be transported off-site for shop repair; it is located at 500 Salem Road in Richton, Mississippi, and work will be performed at the Chickasawhay Ranger Office in Laurel, Mississippi. The North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 811310 with a business size standard of $12.5 million, and prospective contractors must contact Ryan Barnett at 601-383-5373 or 601-410-0985 prior to conducting site estimates.