This government Request for Quote (RFQ) is for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Detroit District, to procure a new utility work machine (Bobcat UW56) and a front-mount salt/sand spreader. The acquisition, a total small business set-aside, aims to replace an aging ToolCat 5600 and provide an additional machine for the Lock Operations Section in Sault Sainte Marie, MI. The contract will be a Firm-Fixed Price Supply Contract, awarded to the lowest-priced, responsible offeror meeting the RFQ’s requirements. The document specifies detailed technical requirements for both machines, including engine horsepower, hydraulic flow, and dimensions, emphasizing that specific Bobcat part numbers for the main unit and its accessories are mandatory, with no equivalents accepted. Instructions for offerors cover registration in the System for Award Management (SAM), submission of electronic quotes by email, and adherence to various FAR and DFARS clauses, including those related to cybersecurity (NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment) and veteran employment. The solicitation also highlights a preference for privately-owned U.S.-flag commercial vessels for transportation.
This document is an amendment to Solicitation Number W911XK26QA003, extending the offer receipt deadline. The original solicitation, dated October 29, 2025, from ENDIST DETROIT Contracting Office KO, had its response due date changed from November 21, 2025, to November 28, 2025, at 2:00 PM (ET). Offerors must acknowledge this amendment via specified methods (completing items 8 and 15, acknowledging on each offer copy, or sending a separate communication) before the new deadline. Failure to acknowledge may result in the rejection of offers. Any changes to previously submitted offers must also reference this amendment and be received by the new deadline. All other terms and conditions of the original solicitation remain unchanged.
This government file, Amendment of Solicitation/Modification of Contract (Standard Form 30), addresses an amendment to solicitation number W911XK26QA003, dated October 29, 2025, issued by ENDIST DETROIT. The amendment, number 0002, dated November 17, 2025, includes responses to Requests For Information (RFIs) regarding the applicability of the Nonmanufacturer Rule (FAR 52.219-33) for a total small business set-aside under NAICS 333924 involving a brand-name purchase. The government's response clarifies that FAR 52.219-33 is not applicable to this solicitation, thus no waiver is required, and a small-business prime acting as a reseller is acceptable provided other requirements are met. The document outlines the procedures for acknowledging receipt of amendments and making changes to offers, emphasizing the importance of timely submission.