35302 ebfd drum roller implement

The Bureau of Reclamation, Upper Colorado Region, seeks one tow-behind drum roller implement for riparian vegetation management at Caballo Reservoir in New Mexico, with quotations due August 15, 2026. The procurement is restricted to qualified small business contractors under a Total Small Business set-aside.

The implement must be fully compatible with a John Deere 6175R tractor (175 hp rated, up to approximately 215 hp with intelligent power management) without requiring PTO or auxiliary hydraulics. Specifications include a 50-inch nominal drum diameter with 10-foot working width, single-drum heavy-duty steel cylindrical construction, water ballast system with fill and drain ports, replaceable double-beveled bolt-on cutting blades of Hardox 500 or equivalent material, integrated hydraulic lift system compatible with rear selective control valves, heavy-duty foam-filled puncture-resistant tires with one complete spare set, and corrosion-resistant industrial paint finish. The implement must chop and flatten dense riparian vegetation including salt cedar and screwbean mesquite. Deliverables include manufacturer's technical data sheets, owner's manual, maintenance guide, parts list, and a minimum one-year warranty on parts and workmanship.

Place of performance is Caballo Reservoir Division Yard, 13 Caballo Dam Road, Caballo, New Mexico 87931. Delivery is required 120 days after award, with F.O.B. Destination pricing inclusive of all applicable fees, taxes, and tariffs. The NAICS code is 333111, Farm Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing; PSC is 3720, Harvesting Equipment. Evaluation uses a best-value tradeoff considering price, delivery schedule, technical conformance to salient characteristics, warranty adequacy, and past performance. Quotations must be written, signed on company letterhead with contact information, and submitted via email to timothy_ott@ios.doi.gov by 1700 Eastern Standard time on August 15, 2026. All quoters must comply with electronic invoicing requirements through the Invoice Processing Platform and applicable federal acquisition regulations.