Opportunity
SAM #FA461026QHEVRT
Heavy Equipment Recovery and Transportation for CAT Challenger MT765C at Vandenberg Space Force Base
Buyer
30th Contracting Squadron
Posted
September 09, 2026
Respond By
September 17, 2026
Identifier
FA461026QHEVRT
NAICS
484220, 238910, 488410, 488490, 238990
This opportunity involves the recovery and transportation of a heavy Caterpillar Challenger MT765C tractor at North Vandenberg Space Force Base. - Government Buyer: - Department of Defense, Department of the Air Force, Space Systems Command - Vandenberg Space Force Base (30 CONS PK) - OEM Highlight: - Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) is the manufacturer of the Challenger MT765C tractor - Services Requested: - Recovery of a CAT Challenger MT765C rubber-track tractor (approx. 36,000 lbs) from a ditch on a mountainside - Clearing heavy brush and foliage to create an access road for towing - Transportation of the recovered equipment approximately 20 miles to a government-designated location - Offloading and placement at the destination - Contractor must provide all personnel, supervision, recovery equipment, vehicles, lifting equipment, rigging, tools, and transportation assets - Unique Requirements: - Experience in heavy equipment recovery in challenging terrain - Ability to clear dense vegetation and create access roads - Operation must be completed within 72 hours of authorization to proceed - One-time operation; exact date coordinated with government
Description
Vandenberg is seeking capability statements and demonstrations of experience in interested parties to recover a CAT Challenger MT765C located deep down a mountainside on North Vandenberg. The DRAFT Statement of Work is pending amendments to include that the contractor shall also be responsible for clearing out heavy brush and foliage to create an access road for towing of the equipment.
Please submit your statements/past performance to the below listed Contracting Officer.