MODIFICATION TO RMC00090015

This contract modification establishes a total small business set-aside for the procurement of a skid steer tracked loader designed specifically for forestry applications. The required machine must feature roller suspension, 18-inch minimum rubber tracks, a turbocharged diesel engine with at least 90 horsepower, and an enclosed cab equipped with ROPS, Level 2 FOPS, air conditioning, heating, sound reduction, and laminated polycarbonate windows. Additional specifications include an interior rearview mirror, backup alarm, horn, engine block heater, counterweight of no less than 200 pounds, joystick controls capable of managing all machine functions, belly pan clean out, a fuel tank capacity of at least 25 gallons, keyless start security, and an operating weight between 10,200 and 10,400 pounds with a length around 113 to 115 inches without the bucket. The skid steer loader must be capable of operating multiple attachments, primarily a tube-style, carbide-toothed forestry shredder with a minimum 60-inch cutting head and overall width near 72 to 74 inches, requiring hydraulic flows between 27 and 45 gallons per minute. Other attachments to be operated include a root grapple, rotary mower, and bucket. The solicitation is managed by the Bureau of Indian Affairs, Department of the Interior, with a focus on ensuring equipment suited for timber removal and forestry management tasks.