Forestry/Mulcher Equipment Buy

The U.S. Army installation at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, is conducting market research through a sources-sought notice to identify potential vendors capable of supplying a forestry mulcher machine and associated attachments for land clearing and field maintenance operations. The equipment must meet stringent technical specifications, including a Caterpillar C4.4 Stage V engine delivering 140 kW (190 hp) with twin turbochargers and a maximum torque of 815 Nm at 1,400 rpm, ensuring compliance with stringent emissions standards. The machine must weigh approximately 9.2 metric tons, feature steel tracks with 450 mm slabs, and maintain low ground pressure of 3.98 psi without the mulcher and 4.69 psi with it to minimize environmental impact. The mulcher attachment must handle vegetation over 12 inches in diameter with a 1,900 mm working width and weigh 1,210 kg, supported by 40 BCS and 48 UPT tooling, along with three sets each of replacement carbide teeth and chipper blades. The operator cabin requires ROPS/FOPS/OPS certification, a 360-degree camera system with Lexan safety screens, LED work lights, and a 7-inch color diagnostic display. All equipment is to be delivered to Fort Bragg, NC, with no formal delivery schedule or pricing details provided. This request is not a solicitation for award but a preliminary market assessment under NAICS code 333, aimed at determining vendor capability and availability prior to issuing a formal procurement. Responses are due by June 9, 2026, and inquiries should be directed to Claribel Ordaz-Rios at the Department of Defense office in Fort Bragg. No evaluation factors, contract clauses, or certification requirements are included in this notice, as it serves solely to gather industry feedback on technical suitability and market readiness.