Batwing Mower for Oconee Ranger District, GA

The contract is for a batwing mower to be delivered to the Oconee Ranger District in Georgia, with specifications including a 15-foot cutting width, adjustable cutting height from 1.5 inches to 14 inches, and a cutting capacity of four inches. The unit weighs 6,500 pounds with a tongue weight of 2,000 pounds and features a 7-gauge deck center and wings with 1/4-inch by 13.5-inch sidebands. Power is delivered via a 250 HP transfer gearbox and a 225 HP cutting gearbox, with Cat 6 input drivelines and Cat 4 cutting drivelines. The mower requires a minimum of 60 HP tractor PTO input operating at either 540 or 1,000 RPM, with blades measuring 1/2 inch by 4 inches and a blade tip speed of 16,268 FPM. This is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 333112, with solicitations due by July 12, 2026, and is managed by the USDA Forest Service through the CSA East 2 office in Atlanta, Georgia. Primary point of contact is Katie Morgan at katie.morgan@usda.gov, with Richard Kandrach listed as the contracting specialist for additional inquiries.