TX-uvalde NFH-mulching head attachment

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service seeks one new, unused FECON FMX28 excavator-mounted mulching head with a CAT305CR adapter for its Uvalde National Fish Hatchery, with quotes due November 9, 2026 at 5:00 PM EST. The procurement is a HUBZone set-aside.

Delivery is to 754 County Road 203, Uvalde, TX 78801. The period of performance runs November 16, 2026 to February 15, 2027, with delivery required by February 15, 2027. The solicitation is a Request for Quote for commercial products under NAICS 333120, Construction Machinery Manufacturing, with a size standard of 1,250 employees, and PSC 3830, Truck and Tractor Attachments.

The attachment must be compatible with a Government-owned CAT 305 CR mini excavator and include a hydraulic variable-displacement 45cc motor that adjusts flow and pressure to maintain rotor RPM and prevent stalling. It must process vegetation up to 5 inches in diameter, with working width not exceeding 28 inches, overall width not exceeding 40 inches, and weight not exceeding 800 pounds. It requires two hydraulic hose connections, no case drain, and pre-attached hoses and couplers. Offerors must supply standard manufacturer warranties and support, and must provide three examples of similar work completed for federal, state, or local government entities.

Quotes go by email to khalilah_brown@ios.doi.gov and must include unit pricing for the attachment and freight, estimated delivery date, manufacturer and model, operator and maintenance manuals, warranty documentation, parts lists, technical specifications, manufacturer contact information, and safety certifications.

Evaluation uses Best Value-Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) procedures, with technical acceptability significantly more important than price. Technical acceptability criteria are demonstrated compliance with all specifications, full compatibility with the CAT 305 CR, timely delivery in new and unused condition, standard manufacturer warranties and support, and compliance with applicable Federal, state, and local regulations. Payment is made electronically through the Department of Treasury's Invoice Processing Platform, and FAR clauses incorporated by reference include Buy American requirements and prompt payment provisions.