Procurement of Sawdust Spreader for JW Toumey Nursery

The Department of Agriculture Forest Service seeks procurement of one sawdust spreader for JW Toumey Nursery, with quotations due August 23, 2026 at 11:00 PM Eastern Time. This is a Total Small Business set-aside under NAICS code 336390 with a 1,000-employee size standard.

Place of performance is Watersmeet, Michigan. The spreader must be tractor-pulled, compatible with a John Deere 5100E tractor (85 hp PTO rating), and deliver sawdust in a 48-inch-wide strip at an adjustable depth of 0.5 to 1 inch. Minimum hopper capacity is 4.2 cubic yards (though a 13-yard capacity trailer is acceptable). The unit must fit within 88 inches maximum outside width, maintain minimum 56 inches between inside tire edges, have maximum 84-inch loading height, and not exceed 17 feet overall length. Material application must be direct behind the unit in a manner that gently and evenly lays sawdust over formed beds without displacing seed; broadcast or side-discharge mechanisms are not acceptable. Depth adjustment must be via a standalone mechanism independent of ground speed. The spreader must safely clear formed beds approximately 6 inches high.

The seller must provide 60 minutes minimum of in-person or virtual training covering operation, troubleshooting, and warranty information, along with physical operational manuals and all manufacturer warranties. Delivery is FOB Destination with 72 hours advance notice required; delivery must occur by September 1, 2026, with a performance period extending through November 30, 2026. Preferred delivery is before November 2026; maximum deadline is April 30, 2027. Equipment testing and training cannot occur November through April due to winter weather. Warranty covers parts and labor for 12 months from delivery. Award will be made on a lowest price technically acceptable basis. Quotations must remain valid for 90 days. Questions were due August 16, 2026 at 11:00 PM Eastern.