Miscellaneous Heavy Equipment: Includes: Feller Buncher, Mulcher/Masticator (Boom Mounted), Strip Mulcher/Masticator, Road Grader, Skidder

The U.S. Forest Service is planning a recompete solicitation for Miscellaneous Heavy Equipment, encompassing Feller Bunchers, Boom-Mounted Mulchers/Masticators, Strip Mulchers/Masticators, Road Graders, and Skidders, to support forest management and incident response operations. This procurement is scheduled for fiscal year 2029 and follows a five-year recurrence cycle, ensuring continued access to essential heavy machinery for land management activities. The contract will be awarded as an Incident Blanket Purchase Agreement, allowing for rapid deployment of equipment in response to emergencies such as wildfires, storm damage, or other natural events requiring immediate mechanical intervention. The solicitation will be managed under the Department of Agriculture, with no specific set-aside criteria defined, and performance will be required across designated zones as needed by field operations. The planning timeline indicates a forecast posting in August 2026, providing potential vendors with sufficient lead time to prepare bids and align capabilities with the agency’s operational needs.