MRG SFD boom mower

The Bureau of Reclamation's Upper Colorado Region, specifically the Albuquerque Area Office Socorro Field Division, is seeking a purpose-built telescoping boom mowing machine to replace aging equipment used for cutting grass, brush, and overhead limbs near low flow channels and access roads. The procurement falls under NAICS code 333111 for Farm Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing, with a specific focus on a new machine featuring a diesel engine with minimum 140 horsepower, hydrostatic drive transmission, and a ROPS/FOPS certified cab. Key contract requirements include a telescoping boom capable of cutting up to 22 feet horizontally and 19 feet vertically, along with three specific attachments: a 60-inch rotary mower, 50-inch drum mulching head, and 90-inch angled broom. Interested vendors must submit capability statements to Contract Specialist Ronda Lucero by 4:00 PM on December 27, 2024. The government will use these responses to determine the appropriate acquisition strategy and potential set-aside status for the solicitation.

The current sources sought notice indicates no predetermined set-aside, with the final designation to be determined based on vendor responses. The procurement requires delivery of the equipment to Socorro, New Mexico within 365 days of contract award, with a minimum 12-month warranty included. While specific award value is not explicitly stated, the contract will involve a lump sum payment upon satisfactory delivery of the equipment. The machine must meet EPA Tier 4 Final requirements and include both electronic and hard copy operation/repair manuals, as well as diagnostic software access for maintenance. The total quantity sought is one purpose-built boom mowing machine, which will be used to replace existing aging equipment and enhance the Bureau of Reclamation's maintenance capabilities in the Upper Colorado Region.