Equipment Attachments Purchase

The contract is for the purchase of three specialized equipment attachments for use by the Blue Ridge Ranger District, with all items requiring strict technical compliance. The first attachment is a hydraulic root grapple designed for a Caterpillar 285XE Compact Track Loader, featuring an 80-inch width, two upper grapples, a universal quick hitch, and specific hose couplers and shields made of welded and formed materials to ensure durability. The second is a hydraulic breaker compatible with a Kubota KX030-4 Mini-Excavator, modeled after the BR3504 or equivalent, requiring a flow rate that can fluctuate within a range around the machine’s maximum auxiliary oil flow of 13.1 GPM and must include a designated mounting bracket and hose kit. The third item is a side-mounted flail mulcher for a Kubota M5-111 Tractor, with a 6-foot working width, hydraulic adjustability for both lateral offset and rotation between +90° and -65°, PTO compatibility at 540 RPM, and a Category II 3-point hitch system. The solicitation, numbered 12444026Q0127, was posted on June 29, 2026, with a deadline for responses on July 16, 2026, and is classified as a total small business set-aside under SBA guidelines, targeting NAICS code 333112 for tractor and farm machinery manufacturing. The contract is issued by the USDA Forest Service through its Csa East 2 office in Atlanta, Georgia, with performance required in Georgia’s 30512 zip code. Primary point of contact is Jonathan Key, reachable via phone or email, with Richard Kandrach serving as the contracting specialist. The attachments must meet all specified dimensions, compatibility standards, and safety features without deviation, and the selected contractor is expected to deliver fully functional, certified equipment aligned with the stated models or approved equivalents.