CHT Scarifier Installation

The United States Department of Agriculture Forest Service is soliciting quotations for the installation of a scarifier system on an existing Caterpillar motor grader through Solicitation Number 12444126Q0024. The contractor must provide all materials, components, labor, fabrication, and installation services to make the scarifier system fully operational, with the government furnishing only the scarifier itself. Key requirements include demonstrating experience with heavy equipment fabrication, hydraulic system installation, qualified welders and technicians, and the ability to provide warranty coverage on parts and workmanship. Award will be made to the offeror representing the best value to the government based on evaluation criteria under FAR 12.203, considering factors such as price, technical capability, and past performance. Critical deadlines include April 13, 2026, at 1:00 PM Eastern Time for submission of questions to brad.a.carlson@usda.gov and April 15, 2026, for quotation submission, with prices to remain firm for 90 calendar days from receipt.

This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside, meaning only small business concerns meeting the applicable size standard of 1,250 employees are eligible to compete. The solicitation covers a single line item for scarifier installation with an estimated quantity of one unit, and no specific budget range or award value is disclosed in the available documentation. The contractor must complete installation work within 60 miles of Murphy, North Carolina, with work to begin within 30 days of contract award and be completed within 90 calendar days. The installation location is Murphy, NC 28906, where the motor grader and scarifier components will be delivered by agency personnel. Contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and comply with numerous mandatory clauses covering labor standards, Buy American requirements, anti-discrimination provisions, and other federal acquisition regulations.