38--MO BIG MUDDY FECON MULCHING HEAD

The solicitation for the MO BIG MUDDY FECON FMX28 mulching head is a HUBZone Set Aside under NAICS code 333120, exclusively available to small businesses, with a requirement that all offers come from certified HUBZone entities. Issued by the Department of the Interior’s Sat Team 2 FWS based in Falls Church, Virginia, the solicitation seeks one new, unused, commercially produced FECON FMX28 excavator-mounted mulching head compatible with government-owned excavators in the 3.5 to 8-ton class, to be used for vegetation management, forestry mulching, and land clearing. The equipment must fully comply with the manufacturer’s OEM specifications and include all necessary accessories, documentation, and OEM manuals. Proposals must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time on July 1, 2026, with offers evaluated on the basis of best value, considering ability to meet technical specifications, lead time for delivery, past performance, and price, without discussions, meaning offerors must submit their most favorable terms upfront. The government will conduct inspections to ensure all deliverables are defect-free, fully functional, and meet or exceed the stated requirements, reserving the right to reject nonconforming items or demand repair or replacement at no additional cost. Contractual obligations include full compliance with Buy American requirements, mandatory adherence to clauses on combating trafficking in persons, child labor, equal opportunity for workers with disabilities, whistleblower protections, and prohibitions on internal confidentiality agreements. Contractors must maintain an active SAM registration, provide a valid UEI and CAGE code, submit a Buy American Certificate, and comply with 40 U.S.C. chapter 37 regarding safety standards and sustainable product requirements. Payment will be processed electronically through the Treasury’s Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) following the Prompt Payment Act, with invoices required to include all data prescribed by 5 CFR part 1315. Risk of loss remains with the contractor until delivery at the designated destination, and all prices must remain firm for 60 days after the submission deadline. The contract administration office is FWS SAT 2 in Falls Church, VA, with Jeremy Riva serving as the primary point of contact.