SJC long-reach excavator

The Bureau of Reclamation, through its Upper Colorado Basin Albuquerque Area Office, Chama Field Division, is conducting a Sources Sought Notice to identify vendors capable of providing one new hydraulic super long-reach excavator for the San Juan Chama project area. The excavator must meet specific technical requirements including a 220 HP engine with EPA Final Tier 4/EU Stage IV emissions standards, a 26-foot arm length, 31-foot boom length, and an operating weight of approximately 68,700 U.S. pounds, with acceptable models including CAT 330, Case CX300C, John Deere 300G LC, or Volvo EC300. Interested vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database and submit capabilities statements, small business socioeconomic certifications, Unique Entity ID numbers, and primary contact information. All responses must be submitted via email to Valerie Jiron at vjiron@usbr.gov by the June 26, 2025 deadline. This Sources Sought Notice is being conducted for planning purposes to determine the appropriate procurement strategy based on vendor responses received.

This procurement does not currently designate any set-aside category, with the anticipated set-aside determination to be made based on the responses received from this market research effort. The contract will require delivery within 210 days after award to the Chama Field Division in Chama, New Mexico, with FOB destination terms. The procurement includes a comprehensive five-year warranty and 60-month maintenance service period, with the excavator expected to operate approximately 320 hours annually. No current incumbent contractors or specific budget ranges are identified in the documentation, as this represents an initial market research phase. The procurement falls under NAICS code 333120 for Construction Machinery Manufacturing and PSC code 3805 for Earth Moving and Excavating Equipment, indicating the specialized nature of this heavy construction equipment acquisition.