Heavy equipment - masticator

The Bureau of Reclamation, Department of the Interior, is seeking to procure a heavy equipment masticator for the Lower Colorado River Multi Species Conservation Program through solicitation number 140R3025Q0072. The procurement specifically calls for a FAE PT550 racked Carrier masticator or equivalent, designed for clearing, mulching, and tilling operations at various sites. The equipment must meet stringent specifications including a minimum operating weight of 45,000 pounds, a 500 horsepower 6-cylinder diesel engine complying with U.S. EPA Tier 4 standards, and a multitask mulcher head capable of shredding trees up to 18 inches in diameter while tilling to depths of 16 inches. The solicitation includes two line items covering the masticator with attachments and delivery/freight costs. Written quotes must be submitted on company letterhead by September 5, 2025, at 2:00 PM Pacific Time via email to the Contract Specialist, with evaluation based on the total price including all fees and taxes.

This procurement operates under NAICS code 333924 (Industrial Truck, Tractor, Trailer, and Stacker Machinery Manufacturing) with a size standard of 900 employees, though the opportunity is unrestricted with no set-aside designation despite initial references to small business considerations. The contract requires delivery of one masticator unit within 60 days of award, with specific delivery constraints limiting warehouse deliveries to 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM Arizona Time, Monday through Thursday. Performance will occur with delivery to the Bureau of Reclamation's Yuma Area Office under F.O.B. Destination terms. The procurement does not identify any incumbent contractors or provide specific budget ranges, focusing instead on full and open competition for this specialized heavy equipment acquisition. Contact for this solicitation is Ebonie Foskey-Anderson at the Lower Colorado Region office.