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Notice ID:140R3025Q0072
This is a Sources Sought announcement for acquisition planning purposes and no formal solicitation for this requirement exists at this time. All businesses, regardless of size; capable of providing th...
This is a Sources Sought announcement for acquisition planning purposes and no formal solicitation for this requirement exists at this time. All businesses, regardless of size; capable of providing these services are invited to respond to this announcement and submit a capability statement for consideration. Capability statements received will be reviewed to determine a firm¿s previous experience performing similar work. The capability statements will be reviewed and used to determine an appropriate procurement strategy, in particular whether a set-aside is warranted or an alternate procurement strategy. The Government does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this notice or otherwise pay for information solicited. Requirement The Bureau of Reclamation MSCP has a requirement for Heavy equipment masticator FAE PT550 or similar for clearing, mulching and tilling sites. FAE PT550 Tracked Carrier or equal masticator with the following additional options and salient characteristics: Performance Requirements: Shall have a minimum operating weight of 45,000 pounds. Shall come equipped with a multitask mulcher head type, capable of tilling, mulching, and grinding. Mulcher head attachment shall have a minimum working width of 100 inches. Mulcher head attachment shall be capable of shredding trees up to 18 inches in diameter. Mulcher head attachment shall be capable of tilling up to 16 inches deep Shall come with one (1) complete set of replacement multitask mulcher teeth. Operator training shall be included. Must have available service shop, maintenance shop and parts within 100 miles of Yuma, Arizona Shall come with two (2) hard copies of operators, parts, service, and repair manuals, and one (1) electronic version of each. Engine: Shall have a minimum horsepower of 500 hp Shall meet U.S. EPA Tier 4 standards Engine shall be 6-cylinder diesel engine Shall be equipped with air filtration with heavy-duty ejector Engine displacement shall be no less than 12 liters Shall include an ether starting aid and shall meter injection automatically Dimensions: Overall track width shall be a minimum of 109 inches (with 32-inch track pads). Shall have a maximum transport length of 350 inches. Cooling system: Engine shall be equipped with a fan that automatically adjusts fan speed to meet cooling requirements Fan shall be equipped to automatically reverse and have time intervals that can be set by operator Shall be equipped with a rear access fan door Power Train: Shall be equipped with hydrostatic transmission Equipped with oscillating undercarriage Shall have a minimum of 32 inch wide, single-grouser steel track pads Hydraulic System: Shall have a sight gauge for checking reservoir fluid Tank shall have a minimum capacity of 100 gallons System pressure shall be no less than 5000 psi Hydraulic cooler with anti-clog fins, capable of cooling in high ambient temperatures Electrical: System shall be 24 volts Shall be equipped with a 130-amp minimum alternator Cab shall be equipped with a 10 amp, 24-to-12-volt converter Shall be equipped with a 110/120-volt block heater Shall be equipped with warning lights for the following: engine oil pressure, engine coolant temperature, low alternator voltage, turn signals, high beams, engine air filter restriction, cruise control Shall be equipped with back up lights Shall be equipped with back up alarm Shall be equipped with LED lights Shall be equipped with a master shut-off switch Cab: Shall be equipped with a AM/FM radio with Bluetooth, Auxiliary and Weather Band Shall be equipped with touch screen LCD display Shall be equipped with a sun visor and rear sunshade Shall be equipped with tinted windows Shall be equipped with an air ride seat Shall be equipped with air window cleaning system Shall be equipped with climate control both air conditioned and heated. Shall be equipped with cabin dust filtration Additional: Shall have the capabilities to mulch, grind, and till soil. Shall be equipped with a 13-t traction winch Shall be equipped with front cabin grille Fuel tank capacity shall be no less than 150 gallons The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code for this acquisition 333924 Industrial Truck, Tractor, Trailer, and Stacker Machinery Manufacturing. The small business size standard for NAICS Code 333924 is 900 employees. Delivery for this item is October 1, 2025 FOB Destination: Yuma Area Office 7301 S Calle Agua Salada Yuma, AZ 85364 Interested firms must submit the following information: 1. Name and address of Firm 2. Phone number 3. Email Address 4. Unique Identifier Number (formerly DUNS) 5. Size status/SBA certifications (Small business, Women Owned Small Business, HUBZone, Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business, other) 6. Statement as whether the firm manufactures the end product or not. 7. Identify if the product is American made or not. 8. Please explain how you would provide proper repair maintenance, service, and parts within 100 miles of Yuma, AZ. 9. Capability Statement (not to exceed 10 pages). A brief summary of capabilities to include demonstration of the company¿s ability to provide the Masticator and all attachments required by the time frame stated. Previous procurements performed of similar size and complexity to include reference with point of contact information. Customary lead times for these types of items. Any known or foreseeable issues with manufacturing these types of items. All responses must be submitted via email no later than 12:00 Noon Pacific Time, July 10, 2025. Email address: efoskeyanderson@usbr.gov. Include the reference number (140R3025Q0072) in the subject line. All questions concerning the sources sought announcement should be directed to Ebonie Foskey-Anderson by email at efoskeyanderson@usbr.gov. No phone calls please. When it is determined that a formal solicitation will be issued, a combined synopsis/solicitation will be posted on Contract Opportunities at sam.gov web site at http://sam.gov/.
