Plows for APA National Forest

The Department of Agriculture Forest Service is soliciting quotations for fireline plows through Request for Quotation (RFQ) number 12444126Q0020 to replace equipment at the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest. The procurement includes two 4-disc fireline plows and one 2-disc fireline plow, each meeting detailed technical specifications outlined in the solicitation documents. Contractors must submit pricing for all four line items—the three new plows plus corresponding trade-in allowances—and prices must remain firm for 90 calendar days from submission. Award will be made to the offeror representing the best value based on price evaluation in accordance with FAR 12.204, and the contract will be subject to multiple FAR and AGAR clauses including Buy American requirements and various compliance certifications. Questions must be submitted by March 30, 2026, at 12:00 PM Eastern Time, with quotations due by March 31, 2026.

This acquisition is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS code 333111 (Farm Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing), with a small business size standard of 1,250 employees. The three pieces of equipment available for trade-in include a 2009 Hester 4000-R2 and two Marden plows (a 2008 MFP 100 and a 2009 MFP 200), which will be credited against the purchase price of the new equipment. All items must be delivered to the Wakulla Work Center in Tallahassee, Florida, within 180 days of order receipt under F.O.B. destination terms. The 2-disc plow weighs approximately 3,200 pounds and features dual 28-inch diameter discs, while the 4-disc plow weighs approximately 4,450 pounds and features dual 28-inch diameter discs and a coulter blade, with both models equipped with hydraulic lift systems and heavy-duty wheel assemblies designed for fireline preparation work.