Sole Source Requirement to HUGG AND HALL EQUIPMENT

The Department of Energy Southeastern Power Administration is seeking repair services for a 2016 Altec AH100 line crew bucket truck, model E304549, under a sole source procurement. This opportunity falls under Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment Repair and Maintenance (NAICS 811310) and represents specialized equipment maintenance services. The procurement is structured as a sole source requirement, indicating that the agency has determined only one contractor possesses the unique capability or qualifications necessary to perform this specialized repair work. The solicitation was posted on December 1, 2025, with a response deadline of December 3, 2025, providing a compressed timeline for interested parties to submit their proposals. While specific evaluation criteria details are not elaborated in the notice, the sole source designation suggests that technical capability and specialized knowledge of Altec bucket truck systems will be paramount considerations.

This procurement carries no set-aside designations and is earmarked for Rush Truck Centers of Arkansas, Inc., identified as the sole source contractor for this repair requirement. The notice does not specify an award value or detailed budget range for the repair services, nor does it provide explicit information regarding the expected timeline for completion or the exact place of performance. However, given the specialized nature of the equipment and the sole source designation, the contractor selected must demonstrate expertise in Altec AH100 bucket truck systems and line crew equipment repair. The compressed three-day response period reflects the agency's urgent operational need for this equipment repair, suggesting that the bucket truck is likely mission-critical to the Southeastern Power Administration's operations.