MN Sherburne - CTL Brush Mower

The Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service is seeking to procure a new CTL Brush Mower for the Sherburne National Wildlife Refuge in Zimmerman, Minnesota. The solicitation (140FS225Q0017) requires vendors to quote on a single new brush mower with specific technical specifications, including a 72-inch cutting width and capability to cut trees and brush up to 10 inches in diameter. As part of the procurement, the agency will trade in three existing pieces of equipment: an Ammbusher Brush Mower, a John Deere WorkSite Pro BA72 Angle Broom, and a Virnig 78 Rock Bucket. Quotes will be evaluated based on technical specifications, lead time, past performance, and price, with the award going to the most responsible offeror providing the best overall value. Interested vendors must be registered in SAM.gov and submit their quotes via email to dana_arnold@fws.gov by December 23, 2024, at 5:00 PM EST.

This solicitation is a 100% small business set-aside under NAICS code 333111 with a size standard of 1,250 employees. The period of performance is from January 6, 2025, to March 31, 2025, with delivery of the new brush mower requested by March 31, 2025. Vendors must submit pricing on SF1449 and provide past performance references for up to three similar contracts. The procurement is specifically for the Sherburne National Wildlife Refuge located in Zimmerman, Minnesota, with the point of contact for technical specifications being Bill Strong. While no specific award value is mentioned, vendors will need to provide competitive pricing for the new brush mower and account for the value of the three trade-in pieces of equipment. Potential offerors should carefully review the detailed equipment specifications and trade-in forms included in the solicitation documents to ensure full compliance with the agency's requirements.