38--NM-FORESTRY MULCHING HEAD FOR SKIDSTEER

Solicitation 140F0621Q0177, issued by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Mountain-Prairie Regional Office, is an award notice for the procurement of a UML/SSL-150VT High-Flow Forestry Mulcher Attachment or an approved equivalent. The equipment is specifically intended for use with a Bobcat Model T870 Compact Track Loader at the Bitter Lake National Wildlife Refuge in Roswell, New Mexico. To ensure operational efficiency in hot climates, the attachment must meet strict minimum specifications, including the provision of specific hoses, couplers, electrical connections, diverter valves, carbide teeth, and both an oil cooler and a roof-mounted cooler. This procurement was conducted as a small business set-aside under FAR Part 12 and Part 13 acquisition procedures, with the contract awarded based on the lowest price technically acceptable criteria. Prospective bidders were required to provide comprehensive representations and certifications via SAM.gov and submit a past experience and references form detailing up to three similar contracts to demonstrate their capability to fulfill the requirements. The project was managed by the Department of the Interior with a delivery deadline of September 30, 2021.