MI DETROIT RIVER IWR Skid Steer Soil Conditioner

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is seeking quotations for one Soil Conditioner (Power Rake) attachment designed for use with a Bobcat T770 skid steer loader at the Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge. The attachment must be a high-flow, 84-inch unit featuring a carbide-tipped drum capable of pulverizing clumps, windrowing debris, and creating smooth finishes. Key requirements include a minimum length of 67.9 inches, at least 141 carbide-tipped teeth, hydraulic angle capability of 25 degrees in each direction, a minimum weight of 1,268 pounds, and compatibility with the Bobcat T770's hydraulic system (standard flow approximately 23 GPM, high flow approximately 36.6 GPM). The Government will evaluate offers based on technical specifications, past performance, and price, with technical and past performance combined weighted more heavily than price. The solicitation closing date is February 6, 2026, at 5:00 PM Eastern Standard Time, and inquiries regarding the procurement should be directed to Jeremy Riva at 303-535-4788 or jeremy_riva@fws.gov.

This procurement is designated as a 100% Total Small Business set-aside and is further restricted to Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) concerns under NAICS code 333111 (Farm Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing). No incumbent contractor is identified in the solicitation documents. The acquisition is structured as a firm-fixed price commercial item purchase under a simplified acquisition approach, with no specific budget range disclosed. One unit must be delivered by May 1, 2026, fully assembled with all accessories installed and ready for use. The equipment will be delivered to the Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge, with contract administration handled by FWS SAT 2 located in Falls Church, Virginia, and payment processed through the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) system.