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UTILITY WORK MACHINE
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The Department of Homeland Security, through Base Ketchikan, is soliciting quotes for the procurement of one new Bobcat UW56 utility work machine or an approved equivalent for USCG Petersburg in Alaska. This small business set-aside acquisition, conducted under FAR Part 12 for commercial products, includes a base requirement for the machine and three optional attachments: a 68-inch light material bucket with cutting edge, a 4K heavy duty pallet fork frame with 48-inch teeth, and a 6-foot snow pusher pro with an angle blade and removable box. The base machine must include specific features for cold-weather operation and facility maintenance, such as an engine block heater, heavy duty battery, high flow hydraulic package, deluxe road package, and power Bob-Tach system. Award will be made to a single vendor based on the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) method. Technical acceptability is determined on a pass/fail basis, requiring offerors to provide comprehensive documentation proving that their equipment meets or exceeds all minimum salient characteristics. The government will evaluate the total price by combining the base requirement and all options, though exercising the options is not guaranteed. All equipment must be delivered FOB Destination to USCG Petersburg and will be subject to visual inspection and verification of components upon arrival. The equipment must be covered by the standard manufacturer's commercial warranty. Quotes and technical inquiries must be submitted via email to Benjamin Reedy.
General Info
Contract Value
$83,207Place of Performance
Petersburg, AK, 99833, USASet-Aside
Awardee
BOBCAT OF JUNEAU LLCAward Issued Date
Timeline
Submission Closed
Organization & Contact Information
Full Description
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products prepared in accordance with FAR Part 12, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Quotes are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.
USCG Petersburg has a requirement to procure one (1) new Bobcat UW56 utility work machine (or Equivalent) and specified optional attachments, in accordance with the Description/Specifications detailed herein. Award will be made to a single vendor.
CLIN 0001 (BASE) – Bobcat UW56 Utility Work Machine & Factory Packages (Brand Name or Equivalent) – 1 Each
CLIN 0002 (OPTION) – 68" Light Material Bucket & 68" Bolt-On Cutting Edge (Brand Name or Equivalent) – 1 Each
CLIN 0003 (OPTION) – 4K Heavy Duty Pallet Fork Frame & 48" Teeth (Brand Name or Equivalent) – 1 Each
CLIN 0004 (OPTION) – Snow Pusher Pro, 6 ft (Brand Name or Equivalent) – 1 Each
Section C: Description/Specifications
C.1 SCOPE OF REQUIREMENT
The contractor shall provide one (1) complete, new, and fully operational Bobcat UW56 utility work machine, or an approved equal, along with the specified optional attachments and packages. The equipment is required to support facility maintenance, material handling, and snow removal operations.
C.2 MINIMUM SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS
The complete assembly and attachments must meet or exceed the following minimum characteristics:
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C.2.1 Base Machine & Factory Packages (CLIN 0001):
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Bobcat UW56 (Utility Work Machine) or equivalent.
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Deluxe Road Package (Must include: Backup Alarm, Turn Signals, Flashers, Tail Lights, Brake Lights, Rear view mirror, Side Mirrors, Horn, Rear work lights, and headlights).
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Attachment Control (Must include joystick-integrated fingertip controls and an integrated harness system to operate powered attachments directly from the cab).
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Engine Block Heater & Heavy Duty Battery (Upgraded battery capacity suitable for reliable cold-weather starting in Alaskan climates).
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High Flow Package (Upgraded auxiliary hydraulic system capable of delivering up to 27.9 GPM).
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Power Bob-Tach (Automated attachment mounting system).
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Radio Option, Rear View Camera, & Traction Control.
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29 X 12.5 Turf Tires (Designed with a wide, flat footprint to provide flotation and traction).
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C.2.2 Optional Attachments (or equivalent):
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CLIN 0002: 68" Light Material Bucket (Ref: Bobcat Part #7279100) & Bolt-On Cutting Edge, 68" (Ref: Bobcat Part #6718006).
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CLIN 0003: 4K Heavy Duty Pallet Fork Frame (Ref: Bobcat Part #7294305) & 48" 4K Heavy Duty Pallet Fork Teeth (Ref: Bobcat Part #6540182).
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CLIN 0004: Snow Pusher Pro, 6 ft (72 in.) - Must include angle blade and removable pusher box (Ref: Bobcat Part #7406869).
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Section E: Inspection and Acceptance
Acceptance will be performed at destination and is contingent upon verification of all components and visual inspection confirming items are free of damage.
Section F: Deliveries or Performance
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Warranty: The equipment and all exercised options shall be covered by the standard manufacturer's commercial warranty.
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Shipping: All items shall be delivered FOB Destination to: USCG PETERSBURG, 107 DOCK ST, PETERSBURG, AK 99833.
Evaluation—Commercial Products and Commercial Services, applies to this acquisition. The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers:
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Basis for Award: Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA).
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Technical Acceptability: To be rated "Acceptable," the quote and its supporting documentation must demonstrate compliance with all minimum salient characteristics in Section C.2 on a "Pass/Fail" basis. Failure to provide sufficient documentation for any characteristic will result in the quote being deemed technically unacceptable.
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Price & Options: The price evaluation will only be performed on quotes determined to be Technically Acceptable. The Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement. The Government may determine that an offer is unacceptable if the option prices are significantly unbalanced. The evaluation of options does not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s).
Quotes shall be submitted via email to Benjamin Reedy at Benjamin.R.Reedy@uscg.mil.
All contractual and technical questions must be submitted via email by 0800 AKST 21Aug2027 , to Benjamin Reedy at the email address above to be considered.
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