Snow Groomer Drag

This combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items is prepared in accordance with the format at FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice.  This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested.

The solicitation number is W913E522Q0030 is being issued as a request for quotation (RFQ).

The associated North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 333120 – Construction Machinery Manufacturing which has a size standard of 1,250 employees. 

The United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC), ERDC-CRREL’s Force Projection and Sustainment Branch has a requirement for a Snow Groomer Drag for preparing flat groomed snow surfaces for vehicle testing. The supplier must provide a snow groomer drag with the following specifications:

• Grooming area dimensions of 7’-9’ wide, and 12-15’ long.
• Suitable for pulling behind a 60hp tractor.
• Hydraulically actuated lift for raising the groomer to tow and lowering to groom.
• Made of sturdy welded steel construction capable of surviving at least 5 years of grooming service with regular maintenance.

Please reference the attached RFQ for instructions and applicable provisions and clauses.  Award will be made to the responsible offeror whose offer represents the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) to the Government. The following factors will be used for evaluation: the offeror's ability to meet the required technical specifications and price.

FOB Destination:  ERDC-CRREL, 72 Lyme Road, Hanover, NH 03755

Payment Terms: Net 30

Please provide responses to this notice, no later than Wednesday, 21 September 2022, 12:00 PM, Central Daylight Time (CDT) to: Kasey.T.Davis@usace.army.mil

Telephone responses will not be accepted.

*Note: In order to be eligible for award of a Government contract, vendors must be actively registered in the System for Award Management (SAM), have no active exclusions, and complete representations and certifications. For more information, review the SAM website at https://www.sam.gov.