Gila National Forest Tow Behind Rubber Tire Road Packer

The Department of Agriculture Forest Service seeks procurement of one tow-behind rubber tire road packer for aggregate road maintenance on National Forest System roads at the Gila National Forest, with quotations due June 15, 2026. The procurement is a Total Small Business Set-Aside with a 100% small business reserve; questions were due June 1, 2026.

Place of performance is Silver City, New Mexico. The equipment must be new, unused, and of current production, with a minimum 90-inch compaction width, independent walking beam suspension with oscillating frame or twin sub-frame design, and a minimum of twelve smooth rubber roller tires (approximately 7.50–15). The packer must weigh approximately 3,500 to 4,500 pounds and be compatible with both Caterpillar 140 and Caterpillar 150 type motor graders. The procurement includes five line items: the main road packer unit, a quick-attach mounting system compatible with Caterpillar motor grader ripper assemblies, a hydraulic accumulator system for shock absorption, an articulating hitch assembly, and freight to Silver City. Delivery is required FOB Destination by October 15, 2026. The NAICS code is 333120, Construction Machinery Manufacturing, with a small business size standard of 1,250 employees.

Award will be made on lowest price technically acceptable criteria, with technical acceptability evaluated on compliance with salient characteristics, manufacturer specifications confirming Caterpillar compatibility, warranty information, and delivery timeline. Offerors must provide pricing for all five line items to be considered responsive. The contract is firm fixed price. Amendment 0002, effective June 8, 2026, added FAR Clause 52.225-1 (Buy American-Supplies) and extended the proposal due date to June 15. Offerors must acknowledge receipt of Amendment 0002 by the due date; failure to do so may result in proposal rejection. Questions should be directed to Contracting Officer Michael Simpson at michael.simpson@usda.gov.