Road Grader & Front-end Loader Lease - Hill AFB

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation (FA820126R0011) is for the procurement of Road Graders and heavy-duty Front-end loaders for the Thermal Treatment Unit at the 75th Civil Engineer Squadron (CEG) / Utah Test and Training Range (UTTR) for Fiscal Years 2026-2031. The North American Industry Classification Standard (NAICS) code is 532490, with a size standard of $40,000,000.00.

• Procurement of one (1) Road Grader - Base.

• Procurement of one (1) Wheeled Front End Loader - Base.

• The solicitation includes options for multiple years (OY1 through OY5) for both Road Graders and Front End Loaders, with Option Period 5 being a 6-month duration for both.

• Product Service Code (PSC) W038 is associated with this procurement.

• The contract type is a Firm Fixed Price arrangement.

• The period of performance for the base contract is May 1, 2026, to September 30, 2026.

• Option periods extend through September 30, 2031.

• The Offer Due Date is May 14, 2026, at 04:30 PM Local Time.

• The solicitation is being issued as a Request for Proposal (RFP).

• Evaluation factors will include Technical Acceptability, Past Performance, and Price, with Technical Acceptability and Past Performance being significantly more important than price.

• The acquisition is set aside for Small Business concerns.

• The solicitation incorporates by reference FAR clauses 52.212-1, 52.212-3, and 52.212-4.

• Payment will be made via Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF).

• Inspection and Acceptance will occur at the Destination (Dugway, UT).

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

This Statement of Work (SOW) outlines the requirements and specifications for the rental of a road grader and heavy-duty front-end loader for Thermal Treatment Unit (TTU) operations for FY26 - FY31.

• Road Grader:

  • Suitable for heavy-duty industrial use in construction projects.
  • Must have a 14-16 foot cutting edge blade and a rear mount ripper.
  • Maximum blade position angle of 65 degrees, with a cut depth of 18 inches.
  • Rear ripper penetration force of approximately 20,000 lbs and pry-out force of approximately 30,000 lbs.
  • Must comply with all relevant safety standards and regulations.

• Grader Specifications:

  • Engine Power: ~250 – 300 HP
  • Blade pull (Base GVW): ~20K lbs; (Maximum GVW): ~49K lbs.
  • Blade Type and size: Cutting edge, ~16 feet; Cutting edge width: ~8 inches; Cutting edge thickness: ~3½ inch.
  • Blade cut angle (left or right): 90 degrees.
  • Maximum lift above ground: ~17.5 inches.
  • Maximum depth of cut: ~18 inches.
  • Ripping depth: ~16 inches.
  • Penetration force: ~23K lbs.
  • Pry out force: ~32K lbs.
  • Operating Weight: ~55K lbs.

• Wheeled Front-End Loader Specifications:

  • Engine Power: ~322 KW/432 HP (ISO 14396:2002)
  • Gross Power: ~325 kW/463 HP (SAE J1995:2014)
  • Net Power: ~301KW/404 HP (ISO 9249:2007, SAE J1349:2011)
  • Torque: 1515 lbs.
  • Bucket Capacity: 7 – 9 yds.
  • Breakout Force: 59060 lbf.
  • Operating Weight: 78000 lbs.
  • Operator sound pressure level: 72 dB(A) (ISO 6396:2008).
  • In-cab air conditioning required.

• Base Period: 15 May 2026 - 30 September 2026

• Option Years: 4

• Delivery to 75 CES/CEOR (Range Support Flight/Utah Test and Training Range).

• Includes assembly, testing, and training of personnel on operation and maintenance.

• Grader and loader must come with a manufacturer's warranty.

• Supplier must provide technical support, maintenance services, and spare parts availability for the duration of the warranty and beyond.

• Vendors must provide a detailed quotation including itemized costs, warranty information, delivery timeline, and any additional services.

• Vendors must be reputable, experienced, and certified to sell and service the specified brand/model.

• Acceptance based on successful delivery, compliance with specifications, and satisfactory performance during testing.