Front End Wheeled Loader - Fort Bragg

Background
This solicitation is issued by the U.S. Army for the procurement of a Front End Wheeled Loader to support operations at Fort Bragg. The contract aims to fulfill the Army's need for reliable and efficient heavy equipment that meets specific operational requirements. The acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside, encouraging participation from small businesses in the defense contracting sector.

Work Details
The contract involves the delivery of 1 Front End Wheeled Loader with the following salient characteristics:
- Powertrain: 160 hp at 1600 rpm
- Features: Axle seal guards, auto idle shut down feature, turbocharged and aftercooled engine, filtered crankcase breather, diesel particulate filter, differential lock in front axle, dry type air cleaner, enclosed wet disc full hydraulic brakes, fuel water separator, hydrostatic transmission with electronic control, creeper control for adjusting ground speeds.

- Hydraulics: Automatic lift and bucket kickouts; adjustable in-cab bucket and fork modes; adjustable in-cab cylinder damping at kickout and mechanical end stops; hydraulic response setting; hydraulic sight gauge visible.

- Electrical: Alternator (115-amp), heavy-duty 12V power supply in cab; batteries (1000 CCA, 24-volt system); disconnect switch; back up alarm; emergency shutdown switch; LED rear stop and turn lights; heavy-duty gear reduction starter; remote jump start post; resettable main and critical function breakers; roading lights front and rear; auxiliary lights (LED).

- Operator Environment: Deluxe cab (enclosed ROPS/FOPS), pressurized and sound suppressed with air conditioning, cup holders, external heated mirrors, ground level cab door release.

- Gauges: Digital hour meter, odometer and tachometer; digital ground speedometer and directional indicator; hydraulic and temperature gauge.

- Additional Features: Interior cab lighting (door and dome), interior rearview mirrors, operator warning system indicators, standard radio with speakers, rear window defroster (electric), seat mounted electronic implement controls (adjustable), sliding glass on side windows, premium seat with 'ride control', tilt and telescopic steering wheel.

- Tires: 20.SR 25 radial tires (non-directional).

- Accessories: Large access enclosure doors with adjustable close/open force, recovery hitch with pin, lockable compartments.

Period of Performance
Preferred delivery time is within 30 days from the date of award.

Place of Performance
BLDG 249 Boxcar StreetPope Army Airfield, NC 28308 Fort Bragg NC 28308

Bidder Requirements
Bidders must be classified as a small business as this is a Total Small Business Set Aside. Offers must include certifications regarding country of origin under the Buy American Act. Only new equipment will be accepted—no used or remanufactured products.