Opportunity
SAM #127EAY26Q0081
Rental of CAT 420 Backhoe and CAT 140 Motor Grader (or Equal) with Transport for Modoc National Forest
Buyer
USDA Forest Service
Posted
June 12, 2026
Respond By
June 22, 2026
Identifier
127EAY26Q0081
NAICS
532412
The U.S. Forest Service, Modoc National Forest, is seeking to rent heavy equipment to support road construction and compliance with California Off-Highway Vehicle Grant requirements. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Forest Service, Modoc National Forest, South Fork Compound - OEMs Mentioned: - Caterpillar (CAT) is specified, but equivalent models from other manufacturers are acceptable - Products/Services Requested: - Rental of one CAT 420 Backhoe (or equal) with enclosed cab and HVAC, hydraulic thumb - Rental of up to four months of CAT 140 Motor Grader (or equal) with enclosed cab, HVAC, joystick controls, 14' moldboard blade, max 46,000 lb - Transport services for delivery and pickup of both backhoe and motor grader - Notable Requirements: - Equipment must be owned by the offeror and covered by manufacturer's warranty - Equipment must meet specific technical requirements (e.g., enclosed cab, HVAC, joystick controls, blade size, weight limits) - Acquisition is a total small business set-aside under NAICS 532412 - Contractor must submit pricing for all items, including transport
Description
The Modoc National Forest is looking to rent 2 pieces of heavy equipment. One (1) CAT 420 Backhoe (or equal) with cab and one (1) CAT 140 Motor Grader (or equal) with cab HVAC. See attached Solicitation 127EAY26Q0081 Terms & Conditions for more details. Submit your quote on the Attachment 1 - Schedule of Items.
Quotes are due 6/22/26 11am PDT email quotes to margaret.forrest@usda.gov