Opportunity
SAM #1240LP26Q0140
Rental of Two High-Performance Tracked Diesel Skid Steers for Nebraska National Forest
Buyer
Nebraska National Forest
Posted
August 06, 2026
Respond By
August 18, 2026
Identifier
1240LP26Q0140
NAICS
532412
The USDA Forest Service, Bessey Ranger District (Nebraska National Forests and Grasslands), is seeking to rent two high-performance tracked diesel skid steers for a 12-month period to support fuels reduction projects in the Nebraska Sandhills. - Government Buyer: - USDA Forest Service, Bessey Ranger District, Nebraska National Forests and Grasslands - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are mandated, but equipment must meet or exceed specifications of the Kubota SVL95 model - Compatibility required with Virnig 85" large capacity skeleton grapple - Products/Services Requested: - Rental of two (2) rubber tracked diesel skid steers - Minimum 95 horsepower engine - Lift capacity greater than 3,000 lbs - Joystick controls - Impact-resistant windows - Heating and air conditioning - High and low flow hydraulics with fittings - 8-pin electric auxiliary hydraulics connectors - Fall over protection - Manufacturing date 2022 or newer - Must be compatible with 85" Virnig large capacity skeleton grapple - Usage expected: 300-600 hours annually - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Equipment must be new or recent (2022 or newer) - Must meet or exceed Kubota SVL95 specifications - Compatibility with specific grapple attachment (Virnig 85") - Intended for heavy-duty use in tree piling and fuels reduction - Small business set-aside under NAICS 532412 - Delivery required to Halsey, NE by start of period
Description
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Quotations are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.
Solicitation number 1240LP26Q0140 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for 2 EACH Skidsteer Rentals for a 12-Month Period of Performance
This acquisition is set-aside for small business concerns. The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 532412 The small business size standard is $40M This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency.
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