Rail Handler-Grapples W912GY26QA005
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AI-generated · Feb 25, 2026Two excavator attachments are being procured for a CAT 308 Mini Excavator: a Rail Handler/Grapple (1D-1950 or equivalent) to grip and move 40-foot rail sections, and a Tie Handler/Grapple (TH507 or equivalent) to grip and handle rail ties. Both must be new, unused, and compatible with the CAT 308’s hydraulic quick-connect, feature a gearless hydraulic rotation system with sliding-frame grapple heads, include an installation kit, and have shipping/freight included.
Award will be a single firm-fixed-price purchase order under a 100% small business set-aside and using Simplified Acquisition Procedures. Bids from all responsible sources that meet the requirements may be considered. Proposals must be submitted electronically; questions must be received in writing at least seven days before the closing date (no phone inquiries). Offerors must be SAM-registered, and any amendments will be posted on the procurement website.
Sierra Army Depot located in Herlong, California has a requirement for: One (1); Rail Handler/Grapple - RCE Equipment Solutions 1D-1950 or Equivalent - Rail Grapple Excavator Attachment; New, unused and not refurbished; compatible with CAT 308 MINI EXCAVATOR serial number CAT0030HGG802985 with CAT hydraulic quick connect; Capable of handling and moving 40-foot stick of rail; Must have gearless hydraulic rotation system - sliding frame design rail handling/grapple heads; Must come with installation kit; Inclusive of all shipping/freight. One (1); Tie Handler/Grapple - RCE Equipment Solutions TH507 or Equivalent - Rail Tie Grapple Excavator Attachment; New, unused and not refurbished; compatible with CAT 308 MINI EXCAVATOR serial number CAT0030HGG802985 with CAT hydraulic quick connect; Must have gearless hydraulic rotation system tie handling tie grapple heads; Hydraulic actuated tie grapple with sliding frame tie grapple; Must come with installation kit; Inclusive of all shipping/freight. The Army intends to award one single firm-fixed price purchase order as a result of this solicitation. This requirement is being solicited as 100% small business set-aside and will be conducted using Simplified Acquisition Procedures in accordance with FAR part 12. The North American Industrial Classification Code (NAICS) is 333120 Construction Machinery Manufacturing. The related small business size standard is 1250 employees. In accordance with FAR Clause 52.204-7; Contractors are required to be registered with the System for Award Management (SAM) when submitting an offer or quotation and shall continue to be registered until time of award, during performance and through final payment of any purchase order or contract resulting from this solicitation. Please see Addendum to 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Products and Commercial Services on the attached SF1449. All responsible sources may submit a quote and those conforming to the requirements of the solicitation may be considered for award. In accordance with FAR 5.102(d), availability of this solicitation will be limited to the electronic medium. All contractual and technical questions must be submitted in writing and may be emailed to Jason Huth at jason.c.huth.civ@army.mil. Questions shall include reference to the RFQ number in the subject line. Questions must be received a minimum of seven (7) days before the closing date listed in the RFQ. No telephone questions will be accepted. Notification of any postponements and any amendments to this solicitation will only be posted on this website. It is the sole responsibility of the offerors to continually review this website for any amendments made to this solicitation.
From Combined Synopsis/Solicitation posted on Feb 24, 2026Sierra Army Depot located in Herlong, California has a requirement for: One (1); Rail Handler/Grapple - RCE Equipment Solutions 1D-1950 or Equivalent - Rail Grapple Excavator Attachment; New, unused and not refurbished; compatible with CAT 308 MINI EXCAVATOR serial number CAT0030HGG802985 with CAT hydraulic quick connect; Capable of handling and moving 40-foot stick of rail; Must have gearless hydraulic rotation system - sliding frame design rail handling/grapple heads; Must come with installation kit; Inclusive of all shipping/freight. One (1); Tie Handler/Grapple - RCE Equipment Solutions TH507 or Equivalent - Rail Tie Grapple Excavator Attachment; New, unused and not refurbished; compatible with CAT 308 MINI EXCAVATOR serial number CAT0030HGG802985 with CAT hydraulic quick connect; Must have gearless hydraulic rotation system tie handling tie grapple heads; Hydraulic actuated tie grapple with sliding frame tie grapple; Must come with installation kit; Inclusive of all shipping/freight. The Army intends to award one single firm-fixed price purchase order as a result of this solicitation. This requirement is being solicited as 100% small business set-aside and will be conducted using Simplified Acquisition Procedures in accordance with FAR part 12. The North American Industrial Classification Code (NAICS) is 333120 Construction Machinery Manufacturing. The related small business size standard is 1250 employees. In accordance with FAR Clause 52.204-7; Contractors are required to be registered with the System for Award Management (SAM) when submitting an offer or quotation and shall continue to be registered until time of award, during performance and through final payment of any purchase order or contract resulting from this solicitation. Please see Addendum to 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Products and Commercial Services on the attached SF1449. All responsible sources may submit a quote and those conforming to the requirements of the solicitation may be considered for award. In accordance with FAR 5.102(d), availability of this solicitation will be limited to the electronic medium. All contractual and technical questions must be submitted in writing and may be emailed to Jason Huth at jason.c.huth.civ@army.mil. Questions shall include reference to the RFQ number in the subject line. Questions must be received a minimum of seven (7) days before the closing date listed in the RFQ. No telephone questions will be accepted. Notification of any postponements and any amendments to this solicitation will only be posted on this website. It is the sole responsibility of the offerors to continually review this website for any amendments made to this solicitation.
From Combined Synopsis/Solicitation posted on Feb 25, 2026Sierra Army Depot located in Herlong, California has a requirement for: One (1); Rail Handler/Grapple - RCE Equipment Solutions 1D-1950 or Equivalent - Rail Grapple Excavator Attachment; New, unused and not refurbished; compatible with CAT 308 MINI EXCAVATOR serial number CAT0030HGG802985 with CAT hydraulic quick connect; Capable of handling and moving 40-foot stick of rail; Must have gearless hydraulic rotation system - sliding frame design rail handling/grapple heads; Must come with installation kit; Inclusive of all shipping/freight. One (1); Tie Handler/Grapple - RCE Equipment Solutions TH507 or Equivalent - Rail Tie Grapple Excavator Attachment; New, unused and not refurbished; compatible with CAT 308 MINI EXCAVATOR serial number CAT0030HGG802985 with CAT hydraulic quick connect; Must have gearless hydraulic rotation system tie handling tie grapple heads; Hydraulic actuated tie grapple with sliding frame tie grapple; Must come with installation kit; Inclusive of all shipping/freight. The Army intends to award one single firm-fixed price purchase order as a result of this solicitation. This requirement is being solicited as 100% small business set-aside and will be conducted using Simplified Acquisition Procedures in accordance with FAR part 12. The North American Industrial Classification Code (NAICS) is 333120 Construction Machinery Manufacturing. The related small business size standard is 1250 employees. In accordance with FAR Clause 52.204-7; Contractors are required to be registered with the System for Award Management (SAM) when submitting an offer or quotation and shall continue to be registered until time of award, during performance and through final payment of any purchase order or contract resulting from this solicitation. Please see Addendum to 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Products and Commercial Services on the attached SF1449. All responsible sources may submit a quote and those conforming to the requirements of the solicitation may be considered for award. In accordance with FAR 5.102(d), availability of this solicitation will be limited to the electronic medium. All contractual and technical questions must be submitted in writing and may be emailed to Jason Huth at jason.c.huth.civ@army.mil. Questions shall include reference to the RFQ number in the subject line. Questions must be received a minimum of seven (7) days before the closing date listed in the RFQ. No telephone questions will be accepted. Notification of any postponements and any amendments to this solicitation will only be posted on this website. It is the sole responsibility of the offerors to continually review this website for any amendments made to this solicitation.
From Combined Synopsis/Solicitation posted on Mar 09, 2026Notice history
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Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Posted Feb 25, 2026No changes from previous notice
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Combined Synopsis/Solicitation LATEST Posted Mar 09, 2026No changes from previous notice
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