The National Cemetery Administration requires a repair for a specific Caterpillar backhoe at the Riverside National Cemetery. The acquisition is an unrestricted, competitive solicitation for commercial services, with award based on best value using a lowest-price technically acceptable (LPTA) evaluation. Questions from potential offerors must be submitted via email by March 16, 2026, at 1:00 PM PST. Only vendors actively registered in SAM.gov at the time of quote submission and award will be considered.

This is a Request for Information (RFI) and Sources Sought notice for the repair of a 2018 Caterpillar backhoe at the Riverside National Cemetery in Riverside, California. The work involves procuring and replacing specific OEM parts, then programming, calibrating, and testing the machine's DEF system and electronic controls. The government is seeking to identify qualified contractors, particularly noting interest in businesses classified under NAICS 811310, such as small, veteran-owned, or other set-aside categories. This is not a solicitation, but responses will be used to inform future acquisition decisions. Interested and capable parties must submit a detailed capabilities statement and company information via email.