Swing Arm Brush Cutter

The contract seeks a swing arm brush cutter designed to match the performance of the Blue Diamond Skid Steer Swing Arm Brush Cutter, with strict technical requirements ensuring robust vegetation management across challenging terrain such as banks, right-of-ways, fence lines, and trails. The unit must feature a 44-inch cutting width, a minimum 4-inch material cutting capacity, and achieve a horizontal reach of at least 8 feet and a vertical reach of up to 16 feet. Compatibility is limited to skid steers with a minimum operating weight of 6,500 lbs and requires a greaseable direct drive system powered by a 17 to 30 GPM piston motor capable of operating up to 4,000 PSI with a case drain, weighing approximately 1,203 lbs. Construction must be rugged, incorporating a 3 inch by 16 inch tilt cylinder, a heavy-duty 5/8-inch thick blade carrier holding two double-sided AR400 steel blades, and a protective push bar. The unit must be powered exclusively by a piston motor and satisfy Buy American Act compliance. All proposals must meet these exacting standards without deviation. The solicitation, numbered W911S226U3574, was posted on July 3, 2026, with a response deadline of July 10, 2026, and is classified as a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 333120. The contract is managed by the Department of Defense through the Office at Fort Drum, New York, with performance expected to occur at a location with zip code 36362. Primary point of contact is Daniel Spillers, reachable via email at daniel.m.spillers.civ@army.mil or phone at 334-255-2416. The opportunity is issued under a combined solicitation format and requires full adherence to specifications outlined in the accompanying documentation, with no deviations permitted unless explicitly authorized.