C04a Salient Characteristics_12444326Q0031.docx
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- 12444326Q0031
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Department of Agriculture Forest Service
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This is a Salient Characteristics document for a Request for Quotation (RFQ) solicitation (12444326Q0031) issued by the U.S. Forest Service for the Gila National Forest. The procurement seeks one new, unused motor grader mulcher with boom for vegetation trimming operations on National Forest System roads. The equipment must be designed for operation on Caterpillar 140 or 150 style motor graders and shall include all mounting hardware, hydraulics, hydraulic controls, and assembly components. Key specifications include a minimum 70-inch mulching width, minimum 20-foot boom reach, capability to mulch up to 6-inch diameter trees, and compatibility with both Caterpillar motor grader models. The reference equipment is the XD72 Forax Mulcher, provided to establish quality and functional capability levels; equivalent equipment meeting or exceeding all salient characteristics is acceptable.
Delivery shall be FOB Destination to the Silver City Ranger District, Gila National Forest, Silver City, New Mexico, within the contractor's standard commercial delivery schedule following contract award. Submission requirements include manufacturer product specifications confirming compatibility, documentation demonstrating compliance with salient characteristics, manufacturer warranty information, and delivery timeline. The equipment must be new, free from defects, complete with all required parts for installation, and manufactured in accordance with industry standards. The Government will inspect upon delivery to verify compliance and accept once the equipment meets specifications and is defect-free. This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside under the 333120 NAICS code with a 1,250-employee small business size standard.
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SOL 12444326Q0031 Gila National Forest Motor Grader Mulcher with Boom Scope of Work/Salient Characteristics Motor Grader Mulcher with Boom
1. Background The U.S. Forest Service, Gila National Forest, requires the procurement of one (1) motor grader mulcher with boom for vegetation trimming operations on National Forest System roads. The mulcher will be operated on side of a motor grader to cut and trim vegetation alongside forest roads. The equipment shall provide all needed accessories to be installed on forest service motor grader to provide cutting of vegetation along roads. The equipment shall be new, unused, and of current production.
2. Scope The contractor shall furnish and deliver one (1) motor grader mulcher with boom and associated mounting hardware and components as specified herein. The mulcher shall be similar to the XD72 Forax Mulcher and implement boom. The brand name is provided for reference purposes only to establish the level of quality and functional capability required. Equivalent equipment shall meet or exceed all salient characteristics identified in this Scope of Work. Delivery shall be made to Silver City, New Mexico.
3. Salient Characteristics Designed for operation on a 140 or 150 Caterpillar style motor grader during gravel road maintenance operations Compatible with both Caterpillar 140 and Caterpillar 150 type motor graders Minimum 70-inch mulching width Minimum 20 feet reach of boom Shall include all required assembly for complete use on motor grader including hydraulics and hydraulic controls (Grader does not have any current wing posts) Shall be able to mulch up to 6” diameter trees or other natural vegetation of similar size or density Structural frame designed for heavy-duty road maintenance operations
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4. Mounting System The boom and mulcher shall include a mounting system compatible with Caterpillar 140 and Caterpillar 150 motor grader.
Allow secure attachment to the side frame of the motor grader Includes all directions and parts for complete assembly for use Be designed for safe operation during grader travel and road maintenance activities
5. Submittals Manufacturer product specifications – Confirm compatibility with both Caterpillar 140 and Caterpillar 150 type motor graders Documentation demonstrating compliance with the salient characteristics identified in this Scope of Work Manufacturer warranty information Provide delivery timeline
6. Delivery Requirements The contractor shall deliver the mulcher / boom assembly to the Silver City Ranger District, Gila National Forest, Silver City, New Mexico. Delivery shall be FOB Destination. The contractor shall coordinate delivery with the Government point of contact prior to shipment.
7. Equipment Condition New and unused Free from defects in materials and workmanship Complete parts as required for installation and use upon delivery Manufactured in accordance with industry standards for heavy equipment attachments
8. Warranty The contractor shall provide the manufacturer’s standard commercial warranty covering defects in materials and workmanship. The warranty period shall begin upon delivery and Government acceptance.
9. Government Inspection and Acceptance The Government will inspect the mulcher and boom assembly upon delivery to verify compliance with the requirements outlined in this Scope of Work. Acceptance will occur once the Government determines the equipment meets the specifications and is free from defects.
10. Period of Performance Delivery of the mulcher / boom assembly shall occur within the contractor’s standard commercial delivery schedule after contract award unless otherwise specified.
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