# Ditch Witch - Mud Vacuum Excavator

Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/w911s226u3875

- Solicitation number: W911S226U3875
- Notice type: Combined synopsis and solicitation
- Status: Closed. Deadline was August 6, 2026 at 2:00 PM EDT
- Department: Department of the Army
- Agency: Department of the Army
- Contracting office: W6QM Micc-Ft Drum (W911S2)
- NAICS: 333120 Construction Machinery Manufacturing
- Product or service code: 3805 Earth Moving and Excavating Equipment
- Set-aside: Total small business set-aside
- First posted: July 30, 2026
- Last posted: July 30, 2026
- SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/06c697bc49e54336b41d46eec972a610/view

## Description

**Item:**

**Ditch Witch Brand Name:** Mud Vacuum Excavator ? Ditch WitchMV800 (or Equal)

**Salient Characteristics:**

**Section 1:** Salient Characteristics To be considered technically acceptable, the offered equipment must meet or exceed the following minimum specifications: ?

**Engine and Power:** Must feature a commercial-grade, minimum 31-hp(23.1-kW) air-cooled gasoline engine (e.g., Briggs and Stratton Vanguard or equal) equipped with electric start and a high-capacity remote air intake filter ?

**Spoils Capacity:** Equipped with a minimum 800-gallon (3,028-L) steel spoils/debris tank designed specifically for HDD drilling fluid cleanup ?

**Freshwater Utility (Soft Excavation):** Must include a integrated freshwater system with a minimum 100-gallon (379-L) water tank capable of delivering up to 3,000-psi (207-bar) pressure for utility potholing and soft excavation ?Filtration System: Must include a high-capacity filtration setup featuring an integrated carryover chamber (to filter contaminants before they hit the blower) and a washable/reusable filter to minimize maintenance costs and maximize system uptime ?Operational Control and Safety: ?

Equipped with standard curbside controls allowing safe, one-person operation of all unit functions ? Must include integrated safety features :mechanical locks on all lift cylinders, belt guards, and an active strobe light. ?

**Transport Trailer Compatibility:** The entire system must be mounted on a heavy-duty, dual-axle trailer with a minimum 14,000-lb (6,350-kg) Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) that complies with all federal highway safety regulations and includes a rear impact guard

## Publications

- July 30, 2026: Combined synopsis and solicitation, due August 6, 2026 at 2:00 PM EDT. Notice 06c697bc49e54336b41d46eec972a610. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/06c697bc49e54336b41d46eec972a610/view

## Points of contact

- Sarah Long, sarah.l.long7.civ@army.mil
- Mark Hill, mark.a.hill58.civ@army.mil

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