MINI EXCAVATOR - Walker River Irrigation

This government solicitation, 140A1126Q0045, is a Request for Quote (RFQ) for a mini-excavator for the Walker River Irrigation project, set aside 100% for Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEEs). The NAICS code is 333120 with a 1,250-employee size standard. The government anticipates a Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) Purchase Order, with delivery required 60 days after award to Carson City, NV. Quotes, including a specification sheet and pricing for a CASE CE CX50D CAB mini-excavator or equal, must be emailed to Melanie Schiaveto by May 27, 2026, 5:00 PM Pacific Time. Evaluation criteria prioritize technical acceptability—conformance to specifications, ability to meet the delivery timeframe with in-stock items, and authorized reseller proof—followed by price. The document includes numerous FAR and DIAR clauses, custom clauses for electronic invoicing via IPP, and provisions related to small business programs, anti-trafficking, and compliance certifications.

The Western Nevada Agency seeks to acquire a WNA Irrigation Mini-excavator for the Walker River Indian Irrigation Project (WRIIP) in Carson City, NV. The primary objective is to improve the maintenance of WRIIP ditches and enhance worker safety during excavation and cleaning of debris in uneven and narrow grounds. The project's scope involves acquiring a mini excavator with an operating weight between 10,000 and 12,000 pounds, an enclosed cab, a mechanical thumb, and two buckets (18-24 inches wide, one with teeth and one smooth edge). Delivery is scheduled for Monday to Friday, 8 am to 4:30 pm, at WRIIP in Schurz, NV. The vendor must provide on-site warranty service in Schurz, NV, or transport to a nearby shop within 100 miles. The WRIIP will provide an operator for offloading the equipment at the Western Nevada Agency in Carson City, NV.

The provided government file outlines the self-certification requirements for an "Indian Economic Enterprise (IEE)" under the Buy Indian Act, specifically 25 U.S.C. 47 and Department of the Interior Acquisition Regulation (DIAR) Part 1480. To qualify, an enterprise must meet the IEE definition at the time of offer, contract award, and throughout the contract term. Contracting Officers can request additional eligibility documentation at any point. The document warns against submitting false or misleading information, citing penalties under 18 U.S.C. 1001 for false information and 31 U.S.C. 3729-3731 and 18 U.S.C. 287 for false claims during contract performance. The form requires the Offeror to provide their Federally Recognized Tribal Entity, Unique Entity ID (UEI), Legal Business Name, and the name of the 51% (or greater) owner of the IEE firm, along with a certifying signature, to represent their eligibility as an IEE.