38--A sole source modification to the High Mobility Engineer Excavator Type-I contract W56HZV05D0414 with JCB, Inc. to add requirements for the attachments.

The U.S. Army Contracting Command, TACOM Contracting Center intends to award a sole source contract modification to JCB, Inc., under FAR 6.302-1, to procure various attachments for the High Mobility Engineer Excavator Type-I during the remaining two option periods of the contract. The attachments include a loader bucket, sandbagger, forklift, sweeper, plow, rock/ripper excavator bucket, auger set, tamper/compactor, rock breaker, and arctic kits. This modification will be incorporated into the existing contract W56HZV05D0414, reflecting the continued partnership with JCB, Inc. Despite the sole source justification, all responsible sources are invited to submit bids, proposals, or quotations, which the agency will consider. The contract is managed by the U.S. Army TACOM located at Detroit Arsenal, Michigan, under NAICS code 333120. For inquiries, the primary point of contact is Ms. Maria Kraus, Contract Specialist, with Ms. Kathy Lambert as the alternate contact. This acquisition supports the Department of Defense’s requirements for specialized equipment attachments to maintain and enhance the operational capabilities of the High Mobility Engineer Excavator fleet.