Sagu grader purchase

The National Park Service Intermountain Region is soliciting quotes for the purchase of one new motor grader, specifically a CASE 856D or equivalent unit, to support facility management and road maintenance operations at Saguaro National Park. The solicitation (140P1526Q0006) was issued on December 17, 2025, with quotes due by January 8, 2026. The motor grader must meet detailed technical specifications including Stage 5 emissions compliance, 173-192 horsepower, a 6.7-liter engine, all-wheel drive capability, and a 12-foot high-carbon steel moldboard with operator heat and air conditioning. Proposals must include manufacturer warranty documentation, establish equivalence to the CASE 856D specifications, and provide estimated lead times for delivery. Evaluation criteria include technical compliance with specifications, warranty coverage, delivery timeline, and pricing competitiveness.

This procurement is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside, limiting eligibility to certified small business concerns. The solicitation does not identify any incumbent contractor, as this represents new equipment acquisition rather than a contract renewal. While no specific budget range is disclosed in the solicitation notice, the procurement involves a single piece of specialized equipment with an estimated delivery to the Saguaro National Park maintenance shop in Tucson, Arizona. Delivery coordination and unloading requirements must be arranged with the Contracting Officer's Representative prior to shipment. The procurement falls under NAICS code 333924 (Industrial Truck, Tractor, Trailer, and Stacker Machinery Manufacturing) and PSC code 3805 (Earth Moving and Excavating Equipment).