Gila National Forest Motor Grader Shoulder Retriever

The solicitation 12444326Q0032 issued by the Gila National Forest, under the Department of Agriculture, is a request for quotation for one new, unused motor grader shoulder retriever. This piece of equipment is intended for use in road maintenance on National Forest System roads, specifically to assist with cleaning drainages and redistributing surfacing materials along roadways. The shoulder retriever must be hydraulically operated from within the cab, allowing the operator to raise, lower, and effectively clean alongside the roads. The equipment must be of current production and compatible for attachment on the side of a motor grader. This procurement is a total small business set-aside, targeting companies that meet the SBA size standard of up to 1,250 employees, classified under NAICS code 333120. The solicitation is a combined synopsis/solicitation prepared in accordance with FAR Part 12, meaning quotations are being solicited through this announcement alone without a separate written solicitation. Interested small business vendors must submit their quotations by June 5, 2026. The contracting office is located in Silver City, New Mexico, with Michael Simpson serving as the primary point of contact.