Gila National Forest Motor Grader Front Blade

The USDA Forest Service, Gila National Forest, is soliciting proposals for the procurement of one motor grader front blade attachment for road maintenance. This Request for Quote (RFQ) specifies delivery to Silver City, NM, by October 15, 2026, with a performance period from June 15, 2026, to October 15, 2026. The acquisition is set aside for small businesses and follows a lowest price technically acceptable evaluation method. Offerors must provide detailed technical specifications, compatibility with Caterpillar 140/150 motor graders, manufacturer warranty, and delivery timelines. Key clauses incorporated by reference include FAR 52.212-4 for commercial items and specific AGAR clauses addressing anti-discrimination, DEI compliance, and unenforceable supplier terms. Questions are due by June 1, 2026, and offers by June 5, 2026.

The U.S. Forest Service, Gila National Forest, requires one motor grader front blade attachment for road maintenance, detailed in Solicitation 12444326Q0030. The blade must be compatible with Caterpillar 140 and 150 motor graders, with a minimum width of 10 feet and height of 3.5 feet, including two tilt cylinders, hoses, cutting edges, and mounting hardware. The structural frame must be designed for heavy-duty operations, and the mounting system should allow secure attachment without modifications to the existing grader structure. The contractor must provide manufacturer product specifications, documentation of compliance with salient characteristics, warranty information, and a delivery timeline. Delivery is required to Silver City, New Mexico, FOB Destination. The equipment must be new, unused, free from defects, fully assembled, and manufactured to industry standards. A manufacturer's standard commercial warranty is required, and the Government will inspect and accept the blade upon delivery.