2420--BRUSH CHIPPER
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This predicted recompete opportunity is for the procurement of a Morbark BVR16 Brand Name or Equal Brush Chipper for the Department of Veterans Affairs, specifically to support vegetation management and utility line clearing across a 280-acre campus in Salem, Virginia. The current contract, held by Excel Equipment & Supply Co Inc with a value of 74,000 dollars, is expected to end on October 31, 2026. The requirement is classified as a likely recompete with medium confidence and was previously competed under SAP using firm fixed pricing. The procurement emphasizes the specific technical advantages of the Morbark BVR16, including a zero-clutch system for enhanced safety, dual horizontal feed wheels with hydraulic lift assist, and a modular design for efficient maintenance. These features are cited as unique characteristics that limit availability to a single source due to the specific safety and durability standards required for the grounds crew's operations. The opportunity is managed by the Network Contracting Office 6 in Hampton, Virginia, under NAICS code 333112.
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Department of Veteran Affairs, Salem, VA, 24153, USASet-Aside
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Current Contract: 36C24626P0916 Incumbent: EXCEL EQUIPMENT & SUPPLY CO INC Contract Value: $74,000 Potential End Date: 2026-10-31T00:00:00.000Z Competition: COMPETED UNDER SAP Pricing: FIRM FIXED PRICE Classification: recompete-likely (Confidence: medium - 55/100)
Brand Name or Equal Brush Chipper Morbark BVR16 The intended use would be to chip/mulch up wood debris when the Grounds Crew does routine utility line clearing, vegetation management, in and around a 280-acre campus. The Morbark BVR16 woodchipper has incorporated many consumer/customer inspired innovations that increase the unit s efficiency and safety while reducing the average operating maintenance cost. This unit has been installed with improved drive belts and clutch discs creating a zero-clutch system. This removes the anxiety of engaging the chipper drum. Unique characteristics that limit availability to only one source, with the reason no other supplies or services can be used: The Morbark BVR16 wood chipper has a dual horizontal feed wheels with hydraulic lift assist; Infeed-mounted control panel for increased jobsite efficiency; modular design makes maintenance and repairs fast and easy; the zero-clutch system monitors the drum speed and will not allow the clutch to engage if the material is lodged between the feed wheel and drum; reverse pivot assembly advantage for increased down pressure; side load anvil for quick adjustment and flipping of the anvil. No other woodchipper in the market offers these enhanced safety features and durability.
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