Fort Riley Forestry Mulcher

The contract solicitation W911RX26QA047 seeks a single new, never-before-used track-operated forestry mulcher with cab and horizontal drum-type mulching attachment capable of delivering up to 480 HP and featuring a flexible hydraulic system for land clearing operations at Fort Riley, Kansas. The equipment must include essential components such as an air compressor, LED service and working lights, a fire detection system, a recovery winch, and cold weather aids, accompanied by a three-year or 6,000-hour extended warranty, two operator’s manuals, and onsite training delivered upon receipt. All offerings must strictly conform to the detailed salient characteristics outlined in the official attachment, with no exceptions permitted for used or gray market products. Proposals must be submitted electronically to Contract Specialist Noah Younger by June 30, 2026, in two separate, self-contained parts: Part I confirming technical compliance via the signed Salient Characteristics Sheet with each requirement marked as ‘meets,’ ‘exceeds,’ or ‘does not meet,’ including delivery timeline in days after award; and Part II containing the firm fixed price quote for CLIN 0001 in the provided solicitation template. The procurement is a total small business set-aside under NAICS 333120 and requires full SAM registration, compliance with all applicable FAR and DFARS clauses, including those on executive compensation reporting, prohibitions against inverted domestic corporations and contractor misconduct, sustainable products, and cybersecurity safeguards. The contractor must adhere to MIL-STD-130 and MIL-STD-129 for item identification and shipment labeling using machine-readable two-dimensional data matrix codes, and must use the Wide Area WorkFlow system for all payment and receiving report submissions. Delivery must occur no later than December 31, 2026, to the Central Receiving Point at Fort Riley, with transportation costs borne by the contractor. Commercial deliveries are restricted to the 12th Street Access Control Point during designated hours, and all offerors must hold their prices firm until October 19, 2026. Evaluation will be conducted using the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable method, with failure in any technical requirement resulting in immediate disqualification regardless of price competitiveness.