Bomford Hawk EVO Boom mower or approved equal

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is soliciting quotations for the purchase of a Bomford Hawk EVO Boom Mower unit with interchangeable mower and ditch-cleaning head attachments or an approved equivalent. This Request for Quotation (RFQ) solicitation number 140FS126Q0030 seeks a single heavy-duty boom mower featuring a 6.0 meter side and forward reach, a 74 HP pump hydraulic system, and electronic head float capability, along with a mower head and high-speed 24-inch diameter rotary cutting ditch cleaner head. The acquisition is classified under NAICS code 333924 (Industrial Truck, Tractor, Trailer, and Stacker Machinery Manufacturing) with a small business size standard of no more than 750 employees. Award will be made on a lowest price technically acceptable basis. Critical deadlines include February 13, 2026 for questions and February 19, 2026 at 1300 Eastern Standard Time for quote submissions to marshall_richard@fws.gov.

This solicitation is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside, restricting competition to small business contractors registered as active vendors in SAM.gov. The contract includes delivery of the boom mower unit plus 47 liters of OT Oil and initial training on setup, attachment function, general use, service, and maintenance. Delivery is required to Modoc National Wildlife Refuge in Alturas, California (5364 County Road 115) by September 30, 2026, with an anticipated completion timeline of 120 days after receipt of order. The period of performance runs from December 3, 2025 through September 30, 2026. No incumbent contractor is identified in the solicitation materials, and no specific budget range is disclosed; contractors must submit pricing for unit cost and total cost including all material, delivery, and associated fees.