NE-valentine NWR-front brush mower

This solicitation requests quotes for a front brush mower to be delivered to the Fort Niobrara National Wildlife Refuge in Valentine, Nebraska. The Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service seeks a hydraulic rotary mower/shredder between 78 to 82 inches wide, with an operating flow range of 33-45 gallons per minute and minimum tree cutting capacity of 8-10 inches. Quotes will be evaluated based on the ability to meet specifications, past performance, lead time, and price, with responses due by October 20, 2023.

This is a total small business set-aside solicitation under NAICS code 111991. The solicitation requests one mower/shredder weighing less than 1,700 pounds with four cutting blades, reinforced decking, direct drive motor, sight glass, pressure relief valves, dynamic braking system, and top access panel. Delivery of the mower/shredder is required by February 28, 2023 to the Fort Niobrara National Wildlife Refuge in Valentine, Nebraska. Award will be made based on best value considering ability to meet specifications, past performance, lead time, and price.