Sources_Sought_-_MRG_SFD_2x_Hydraulic_Tracked_Masticators_1.pdf

SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE

Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation-Upper Colorado Basin Region

Albuquerque Area Office, Middle Rio Grande, Socorro Field Division

Two Hydraulic Tracked Masticators

Proposed Solicitation No. 140R4026Q0078

NOTICE: THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION, BUT RATHER A SOURCES SOUGHT

NOTICE TO DETERMINE POTENTIAL SOURCES FOR INFORMATION AND

PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY. NO FORMAL SOLICITATION FOR THIS WORK

EXISTS AT THIS TIME

The Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation, Upper Colorado Basin Region, Albuquerque

Area Office, Middle Rio Grande, Socorro Field Division (Reclamation) is seeking interested vendors that possess the expertise, capability, and experience to provide two new (current year 2026 or newer), safe, and fully functional track-mounted hydraulic masticators to the Socorro Field Division, in Socorro, New

Mexico as described in the attached DRAFT Specifications. The purpose of this procurement is to improve working conditions and assist in replacing aging equipment that is required to perform inherently governmental work missions throughout the Middle Rio Grande Project in New Mexico. Based upon responses to this announcement, the Government may determine to set this acquisition aside or proceed with an unrestricted solicitation.

The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code is 333924 Industrial

Truck, Tractor, Trailer, and Stacker Machinery Manufacturing, and the related small business size standard is 900. The Product Service Code is 3895 Miscellaneous Construction Equipment.

A Firm Fixed-Price contract is contemplated.

Anticipated solicitation release date is July 24, 2026

Anticipated period of performance is 180 days after contract award

DESCRIPTION OF ITEMS REQUIRED:

FAE PT550 Tracked carrier or equal masticator with the following additional options and salient characteristics:

Performance Requirements: Requirements apply to each unit.

• Shall have a minimum operating weight of 45,000 pounds.

• Shall come equipped with a multitask mulcher head type, capable of tilling, mulching, and grinding.

• Mulcher head attachment shall have a minimum working width of 100 inches.

• Mulcher head attachment shall be capable of shredding trees up to 18 inches in diameter.

• Mulcher head attachment shall be capable of tilling up to 16 inches deep

• Shall come with one (1) complete set of replacement multitask mulcher teeth.

• Operator training shall be included.

• Must have available service shop, maintenance shop and parts within 150 miles of Socorro, NM.

Engine and Emissions:

• Shall have a minimum horsepower of 500 hp

• Shall meet U.S. EPA Tier 4 standards

• Engine shall be 6-cylinder diesel engine

• Shall be equipped with air filtration with heavy-duty ejector

• Engine displacement shall be no less than 12 liters

Dimensions:

• Overall track width shall be a minimum of 121 inches (with 36-inch track pad.

• Shall have a maximum transport length of 350 inches.

Cooling System:

• Engine shall be equipped with a fan that automatically adjusts fan speed to meet cooling requirements.

• Fan shall be equipped to automatically reverse and have time intervals that can be set by

Operator.

• Shall be equipped with a rear access fan door.

Power Train:

• Shall be equipped with hydrostatic transmission

• Equipped with oscillating undercarriage

• Shall have a minimum of 36 inches wide, for limited ground pressure.

Hydraulic System:

• Shall have a sight gauge for checking reservoir fluid

• Tank shall have a minimum capacity of 150 gallons

• System pressure shall be no less than 5000 psi

• Hydraulic cooler with anti-clog fins, capable of cooling in high ambient temperatures

Electrical:

• System shall be 24 volts

• Shall be equipped with a 130-amp minimum alternator

• Cab shall be equipped with a 10 amp, 24-to-12-volt converter

• Shall be equipped with a 110/120-volt block heater

• Shall be equipped with warning lights for the following: engine oil pressure, engine coolant temperature, low alternator voltage, turn signals, high beams, engine air filter restriction, cruise control.

• Shall be equipped with back up lights

• Shall be equipped with back up alarm

• Shall be equipped with LED lights

• Shall be equipped with a master shut-off switch

Cab Requirements:

• Shall be equipped with a AM/FM radio with Bluetooth, Auxiliary and Weather Band

• Shall be equipped with touch screen LCD display

• Shall be equipped with a sun visor and rear sunshade

• Shall be equipped with tinted windows

• Shall be equipped with an air ride seat

• Shall be equipped with air window cleaning system

• Shall be equipped with climate control both air conditioned and heated.

• Shall be equipped with cabin dust filtration

Additional:

• Shall have the capabilities to mulch, grind, and till soil.

• Shall be equipped with a 13-t traction winch

• Shall be equipped with front cabin grille

Service and Maintenance:

a. The Contractor shall provide, in both hard copy and electronic format (if available), two (2) user manuals, two (2) parts manuals, and two (2) service manuals for each machine. The Contractor shall also furnish all diagnostic tools, software, and associated equipment necessary for

Government mechanics to perform diagnostics, troubleshooting, and servicing of the Masticators.

Interested vendors are encouraged to respond with their capabilities statement, small business socioeconomic certification(s), Unique Entity ID number, and primary point of contact. All responses must be submitted via email to the Contract Specialist, Valerie Jiron, at Valerie_jiron@ios.doi.gov, by June 23, 2026, at 4pm MDT.

Prospective Contractors must be registered and must maintain an active registration in the

System for Award Management, (SAM) as required by FAR 4.203-1. Lack of registration in the SAM database will make an offeror ineligible for prospective award. Information on SAM registration can be obtained via the internet at http://www.sam.gov.

Delivery Location is the Socorro Field Division, 2401 State Road One, Socorro, New Mexico 87801.

The purpose of this notice is to gain knowledge of interest, capabilities, and qualifications of potential contractors for solicitation planning purposes only. The anticipated set-aside will be determined based on the responses to this sources sought. This is NOT a request for proposals and is NOT to be construed as a commitment by the Government. Responses to this sources sought notice will be used by the Government to make appropriate acquisition decisions. All interested sources must respond to future solicitation announcements separately from this sources sought notice. No reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this notice.

Point of Contact:

Valerie Jiron

Contract Specialist valerie_jiron@ios.doi.gov http://www.sam.gov/ mailto:valerie_jiron@ios.doi.gov