0812-EN-CON-2026 Equipment Rental S&W/ Wildlife Projects

Background
The USDA Forest Service (FS), part of the Department of Agriculture, is issuing this solicitation for equipment rental to support projects in rural environments within the Enoree Ranger District of the Francis Marion and Sumter National Forests. The goal is to rent specific equipment necessary for tasks involving rocks, water, trees, branches, and heavy mud. This acquisition is set aside for small business concerns, with a focus on providing opportunities for small contractors.

Work Details
The contractor will provide rental services for 4 pieces of equipment without operators. The specific equipment required includes:

1) One CAT D6N-LGP with a 13.4 ft VPAT (6-way) blade machine rated at 166hp;

2) Two CAT 320E Series Excavators with hydraulic thumbs, each meeting or exceeding 164hp;

3) One Terrmac RT7R tracked dump truck with a rotating bed.

All equipment must be delivered and picked up at locations determined within the Enoree Ranger District in or near Newberry County. Proposals should include line item pricing for delivery and pick-up charges, monthly rates, and any additional fees associated with renting this equipment. Equipment may need to be moved within the district based on project requirements, with a maximum of four moves allowed.

Period of Performance
The contract will commence approximately on July 7, 2025, for a duration of one month.

Place of Performance
Enoree Ranger District, Newberry County, South Carolina.

Bidder Requirements
Bidders must be small business concerns. They are required to provide pricing for all line items in their quotations and must comply with federal regulations regarding invoicing through the Invoice Processing Platform.

Incumbent Analysis (see Incumbents section for more detail)
This opportunity appears to have a confirmed incumbent and/or closely related prior contract, as multiple equipment rental BPAs were awarded under solicitation 12467020 for Forest Service locations across the Southeast. Prior awards include Maynard Enterprises ($104,859, 02/05/20–07/31/25), Indian Eyes ($87,760, 02/05/20–07/31/25), and Dennis Cantrell ($24,750, 02/04/20–07/31/25) for equipment rental support at government sites including the Southern Research Station and Job Corps. The current RFQ similarly requires rental of heavy equipment (e.g., excavators, dozer, tracked dump truck) without operators for rural Forest Service projects in the Enoree Ranger District, suggesting continuity in the type of rental services and customer.