Wrst_mulcherheadskidsteerattachment_2025

The National Park Service Alaska Regional Office is seeking to procure one mulcher head skid steer attachment for use at Wrangell-St. Elias National Park through solicitation 140P9725Q0064. The equipment must be compatible with two specific Caterpillar skid steer models: a CAT 259D3 with high flow hydraulics (58 HP) and a CAT 255 with high flow hydraulics (60.9 HP). Technical specifications require 70-75 horsepower capability, 65-76 inch overall width, 50-62 inch working width, weight between 1600-2500 pounds, carbide teeth, high flow hydraulics, 12-20 inch rotor diameter, and maximum shredding diameter of 5-8 inches. The government will evaluate proposals using lowest price technically acceptable criteria. Quotes are due by June 26, 2025 at 2:00 PM Alaska Time, with an amendment posted on June 20, 2025 providing additional clarification on the compatible equipment specifications.

This procurement is designated as a 100% small business set-aside under NAICS code 333120 (Construction Machinery Manufacturing) with a size standard of 1,250 employees. No current contractors or incumbents are identified in the solicitation documents. While specific award values or budget ranges are not disclosed, the contract structure is firm fixed price with a period of performance from July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026. The quantity specified is one mulcher head attachment unit to be delivered to Wrangell St. Elias National Park at 106.8 Richardson Highway, Copper Center, Alaska 99573. The solicitation notes that funds are not currently available but are expected to be secured, and the government reserves the right to cancel if funding is not obtained.