MN-sherburne NWR-drum mulcher attachment

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is seeking to procure one drum mulcher attachment specifically designed for compatibility with a Bobcat E55 Compact Excavator for use at the Sherburne National Wildlife Refuge. The attachment must feature a 36-inch cutting width, capability to mulch materials up to 5 inches in diameter, and include installation on the host machine plus up to four hours of machine orientation training at the delivery location. Offerors must submit quotes on company letterhead that include make/model information, estimated delivery dates, and contact information by September 9, 2025 at 5:00 PM EST. The government will evaluate proposals using a best value continuum approach, considering competitive pricing, delivery capability, compliance with technical specifications, and past performance through reference checks using CPARS/CRA and other sources. The solicitation is structured as a Request for Proposal expected to result in a firm-fixed price contract.

This procurement is designated as a 100% Total Small Business set-aside under NAICS code 238990 (All Other Specialty Trade Contractors), restricting competition to qualifying small businesses only. The contract performance period runs from September 12, 2025 through November 11, 2025, with delivery required to the Sherburne National Wildlife Refuge in Zimmerman, Minnesota by November 11, 2025. The technical specifications require the mulcher attachment to have a maximum weight of 850 pounds, operate at 2700 RPM drum speed, and feature heavy-duty steel construction with corrosion-resistant coating and both fixed and reversible knife blades. Key government contacts include Khalilah Brown as Contract Specialist, Caleb Kindsvater as Contracting Officer, and Clint DeMenge as the Technical Point of Contact. No incumbent contractor or budget range information was disclosed in the solicitation materials.