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This Solicitation opportunity from Department Of Veterans Affairs was posted on March 16, 2026. The submission period has ended. Browse the details below for market research, or find similar active opportunities.

Caterpillar Backhoe Repair (DEF System) Riverside National Cemetery

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36C78626Q50079Federal

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The National Cemetery Administration (NCA), Veterans Affairs, is conducting a sources sought notice to identify qualified contractors capable of repairing a 2018 Caterpillar Backhoe, Model 416F2, specifically focusing on its Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) electronic system at Riverside National Cemetery in California. This request for information (RFI) is for planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. Respondents are encouraged to submit details on their capabilities, pricing estimates, and business classifications, such as small or veteran-owned statuses under NAICS code 811310. The contract work involves the procurement, replacement, programming, calibration, and verification of specific Caterpillar OEM or approved equivalent components within the DEF system, including electronic control modules and sensors. The required services include diagnostics, programming using Caterpillar software, comprehensive testing, and documentation of results. Contractors must provide all necessary labor, tools, equipment, transportation, and expertise to complete off-site or on-site repairs, with transportation costs borne by the contractor if off-site work is required. Responses must provide complete company information, ownership status, NAICS classification, and evidence of capability to meet detailed technical requirements by the submission deadline of January 30, 2026. This sources sought effort aims to assist the government in acquisition planning and does not guarantee future contract awards or placement on any bidders list. Any subsequent solicitation will be announced separately, and interested parties will need to respond accordingly.

General Info

NCA seeks contractors for DEF system repairs on 2018 Caterpillar Backhoe, submission deadline January 30, 2026.

Contract Value

$14,053.89

NAICS

811310 - Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance

Place of Performance

Riverside, CA, 92518, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

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Documents

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Solicitation 36C78626G50079 Backhoe Repair Riverside National Cemetery

PDF, High priority: read this first68 pages · rfq
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Sources Sought Synopsis for Repair of Caterpillar Backhoe DEF System

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Statement of Need for Backhoe DEF System Replacement at Riverside National Cemetery

DOCX, High priority: read this first3 pages · statement-of-need
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AgencyDepartment Of Veterans Affairs → National Cemetery Administration (36C786)
Contacts1 person available
OfficeQUANTICO, VA, 22134, USA
Office AddressQUANTICO, VA, 22134, USA
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AMENDMENT 


Additional information:  The backhoe Serial number is CATO416FTHWBO1764.



The National Cemetery Administration (NCA), Pacific District has a requirement for a Caterpillar Backhoe Repair in accordance with the Statement of Need at the Riverside National Cemetery.



This requirement is unrestricted. This acquisition will be procured in accordance with FAR Part 12 Acquisition of Commercial Products and Commercial Services.




This acquisition is a competitive solicitation. Award will be made to the offeror who represents the best value to the Government. As specified in the Evaluation provision, this acquisition will be conducted using a lowest-price technically acceptable (LPTA) basis of award.



Questions and/or concerns may be sent to Contract Specialist Roberto Escobedo, email: contact@example.gov, no later 03/16/2026 @ 1:00PM (PST). No questions will be accepted after the above date/time. Questions shall be submitted in writing via email and shall reference the solicitation number and title in the subject line. Responses to questions will be provided via amendment to the solicitation, as appropriate.




SAM Registration: Only quotes submitted by vendors that are actively registered in SAM.gov at the time of quote submission and award will be considered. Quotes from vendors that are not actively registered in SAM.gov will be rejected as non-responsive.

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