MN-litchfield WMD-disc mulcher

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's Litchfield Wetland Management District is seeking to procure a 60-inch belt drive disc mulcher, specifically targeting a Diamond Mowers model FBS060-B107 or an equivalent piece of equipment. The solicitation requires a heavy-duty mulcher capable of cutting trees up to 14 inches in diameter and mulching material up to 6 inches in diameter, with specific technical specifications including a 2,500-pound cutting head, 48 replaceable teeth, and a hydraulic 107cc 2-speed piston motor. Evaluation of proposals will be conducted on a best value basis, considering competitive pricing, delivery timeline, compliance with technical specifications, and past performance. The solicitation number is 140FS225Q0021, with quotes due by December 18, 2024 at 12:00 PM EST, and potential vendors should submit their responses via email to khalilah_brown@fws.gov. Interested contractors must complete the technical specifications form A04 FBS060-B107 to demonstrate full compliance with the equipment requirements.

The contract is 100% set aside for small businesses under NAICS category 333112 (Lawn and Garden Tractor and Home Lawn and Garden Equipment Manufacturing), with a size standard of 1,500 employees. The period of performance is scheduled from December 20, 2024 to March 14, 2025, with delivery required to 22274 615 Avenue, Litchfield, MN 55355-5818. While no specific award value is mentioned, the solicitation indicates a single unit procurement for the disc mulcher. The contract will be administered by the FWS SAT Team 2 located in Falls Church, Virginia, and the procurement falls under the Product Service Code 3805 for Earth Moving And Excavating Equipment. The technical specifications mandate a robust piece of equipment with specific performance parameters, including a belt-driven hydraulic system, quick-detachable mounting brackets, and a one-year manufacturer's guarantee against defects.