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Rail Handler-Grapples
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The Department of Defense, specifically the Army Contracting Command at Sierra Army Depot in Herlong, California, is soliciting quotes for the procurement of two specialized rail handling attachments compatible with a CAT 308 Mini Excavator (serial no. CAT0030HGG802985). The requirement includes one Rail Handler/Grapple (RCE Equipment Solutions 1D-1950 or equivalent) capable of moving 40-foot rail sticks, and one Tie Handler/Grapple (RCE Equipment Solutions TH507 or equivalent) designed for handling rail ties, both featuring gearless hydraulic rotation systems with sliding frame designs and accompanied by installation kits. The equipment must be new, unused, and not refurbished. This procurement is structured as a firm-fixed price purchase order with a 100% small business set-aside under NAICS code 333120 (Construction Machinery Manufacturing), with a small business size standard of 1,250 employees. Offers are to be submitted electronically through SAM.gov by March 16, 2026, using Simplified Acquisition Procedures under FAR Part 12. The contract includes stringent packaging and marking requirements conforming to international and military standards, such as ISPM 15 for heat-treated wood packaging and MIL-STD-130 and MIL-STD-129 for unique item identification and shipment labeling, respectively. Inspection and acceptance will occur at Sierra Army Depot upon delivery, with deliveries expected on or before June 2, 2026, and FOB destination terms. The contractor must comply with wide-ranging FAR and DFARS clauses, emphasizing compliance with trade and security regulations, system registrations via SAM, reporting requirements including Executive Compensation and Unique Item Identification (UII), and cybersecurity provisions (e.g., safeguarding covered defense information). The solicitation enforces strict security protocols for personnel accessing the installation and mandates Section 508 compliance for delivered electronic and information technology products. Award will be made on a lowest-price, technically acceptable basis, with price as the sole evaluation factor. Invoicing and reporting must be conducted through the Department of Defense's Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF) system. The contracting office contact for questions and submissions is Jason Huth, and all amendments or notifications will be posted solely on the solicitation website, underscoring the offerors’ responsibility for monitoring updates.
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Place of Performance
Herlong, CA, 96113, USASet-Aside
Timeline
Submission Closed
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Full Description
Sierra Army Depot located in Herlong, California has a requirement for:
One (1); Rail Handler/Grapple - RCE Equipment Solutions 1D-1950 or Equivalent - Rail Grapple Excavator Attachment; New, unused and not refurbished; compatible with CAT 308 MINI EXCAVATOR serial number CAT0030HGG802985 with CAT hydraulic quick connect; Capable of handling and moving 40-foot stick of rail; Must have gearless hydraulic rotation system - sliding frame design rail handling/grapple heads; Must come with installation kit; Inclusive of all shipping/freight.
One (1); Tie Handler/Grapple - RCE Equipment Solutions TH507 or Equivalent - Rail Tie Grapple Excavator Attachment; New, unused and not refurbished; compatible with CAT 308 MINI EXCAVATOR serial number CAT0030HGG802985 with CAT hydraulic quick connect; Must have gearless hydraulic rotation system tie handling tie grapple heads; Hydraulic actuated tie grapple with sliding frame tie grapple; Must come with installation kit; Inclusive of all shipping/freight.
The Army intends to award one single firm-fixed price purchase order as a result of this solicitation. This requirement is being solicited as 100% small business set-aside and will be conducted using Simplified Acquisition Procedures in accordance with FAR part 12.
The North American Industrial Classification Code (NAICS) is 333120 – Construction Machinery Manufacturing. The related small business size standard is 1250 employees.
In accordance with FAR Clause 52.204-7; Contractors are required to be registered with the System for Award Management (SAM) when submitting an offer or quotation and shall continue to be registered until time of award, during performance and through final payment of any purchase order or contract resulting from this solicitation.
Please see Addendum to 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Products and Commercial Services on the attached SF1449.
All responsible sources may submit a quote and those conforming to the requirements of the solicitation may be considered for award. In accordance with FAR 5.102(d), availability of this solicitation will be limited to the electronic medium. All contractual and technical questions must be submitted in writing and may be emailed to Jason Huth at jason.c.huth.civ@army.mil.
Questions shall include reference to the RFQ number in the subject line. Questions must be received a minimum of seven (7) days before the closing date listed in the RFQ. No telephone questions will be accepted. Notification of any postponements and any amendments to this solicitation will only be posted on this website. It is the sole responsibility of the offerors to continually review this website for any amendments made to this solicitation.
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