Mastication Equipment Rental or Leasing

The contract seeks to secure the rental or leasing of forestry mastication equipment including mulchers and grinders designed for operation in rugged, off-road terrain. The scope requires the full delivery of equipment, ongoing technical support during the performance period, and comprehensive operator training to ensure safe and effective use in field conditions. Services must be available throughout the contract term to support USDA Forest Service operations, with all equipment maintained to high operational standards to address demanding environmental and logistical challenges. This is a total small business set-aside under the SBA program, exclusively available to small businesses as defined by the NAICS code 532421, which covers industrial and commercial machinery and equipment rental and leasing. The solicitation was posted on July 7, 2026, with responses due by July 24, 2026, and is structured as a subcontract under the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Csa East 1 division. Performance will occur in unspecified locations across federal lands where forestry and vegetation management activities are required, and the award will prioritize capable small businesses able to meet technical, logistical, and training demands in remote and challenging environments.