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Cristobal Colon Gravel Pad - Equipment Rental
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The Department of Defense is seeking a Firm Fixed Price contract for the lease of construction equipment to support gravel pad operations at Cristobal, Colon, also known as Fort Sherman. The required equipment includes two bulldozers, two rollers, one grader, one front end loader, one dump truck, one backhoe, two skid steers, and one telescoping forklift. The period of performance is scheduled from August 31, 2026, to September 21, 2026, with a total lease duration of approximately three weeks. The contractor is responsible for all labor, fuel, transportation, maintenance, and recovery operations, with work conducted daily from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Award will be based on a Lowest Priced, Technically Acceptable (LPTA) evaluation, requiring 100 percent compliance with all technical specifications and deliverables. Key requirements include the designation of a Contract Manager and Alternate Contract Manager within three days of the notice to proceed, adherence to Panamanian safety regulations, and compliance with USACE Safety and Health Requirements Manual 385-1-1. Special provisions mandate strict operational security, including the prohibition of personal email and social media for government information, and require all personnel to undergo background checks and be escorted by host nation security or government representatives while on site. Inspection and acceptance will occur at the destination staging area in Cristobal.
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Place of Performance
Cristobal, PA-3, PANSet-Aside
Timeline
Submission Closed
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Full Description
14 AUG: PWS draft updated
Pre-solicitation notice issued to identify an upcoming requirement to lease gravel pad construction equipment at Cristobal, Colon, also known as Fort Sherman. The scope includes lease of 2 Bulldozers, 2 Rollers, 1 Grader, 1 Front End Loader, 1 Dump Truck, 1 Backhoe, 2 Skid Steers, and 1 Telescoping Forklift. Equipment deliveries to begin 31 August 2026 with a lease period of approximately 3 weeks.
This notice meets the requirements of RFO 12.201-1 Simplified procedures, paragraph (c)(2)(i) in order to solicit quotations directly from suppliers. Vendors may contact the POCs in this pre-solicitation notice to identify interest, but there is no guarantee that all interested vendors will be selected to receive the RFQ when issued.
The solicitation is anticipated to be issued directly to suppliers on/around 20 August 2026. A Lowest Priced, Technically Acceptable (LPTA) evaluation is being considered, with an anticipated award date on / around 28 August 2026.
Pre-solicitation Notice updated to provide a DRAFT of the PWS for vendor consideration in assessing capabilities prior to notification of interest. When contacting the POCs, include sources of equipment and estimated lead time after award to deliver to the site.
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