WI-trempealeau NWR-side shift mower

The Fish and Wildlife Service has cancelled solicitation 140FS226Q0065 for a side shift mower for the Wisconsin-Trempealeau National Wildlife Refuge, originally posted May 13 with a due date of May 26, stating the Government no longer has a current requirement for these supplies. The Government intends to issue a new solicitation at a future date and directs interested parties to monitor SAM.gov.

The original solicitation was a Total Small Business set-aside for one side shift mower with delivery required by June 30, 2026, FOB destination to W28488 Refuge Road, Trempealeau, Wisconsin 54661. The equipment specification required an offset flail mulcher with rear mount, hydraulic side shift, and full compatibility with a John Deere 6125M tractor, operating at 1000 RPM with a minimum mulching capacity of 2.8 inches, working speed of 6 MPH, Category 2 three-point connection, minimum 39-inch side shift capability, minimum working width of 89 inches, and maximum weight of 2,750 pounds. The specification included a minimum 24-blade count, belt drive system with minimum five belts, anti-collision/break-away system, shock system with spring return, replaceable wear plate, and minimum four hours of on-site machine orientation. Trade-in of a 2003 Tiger Line Equipment mower (Model RBF-14C, Serial# RBF1104) was optional.

Evaluation criteria were ability to meet technical specifications, lead time for delivery after receipt of order, past performance (assessed through CPARS), and price. Quotations required completion of SF 1449, company information including SAM.gov UEI, FAR 52.225-2 Buy American Certificate, and Past Experience & References form documenting up to three similar contracts. NAICS code 333924, PSC code 3720. Technical point of contact: Clint DeMenge (218-821-5608).