ContractCombined Synopsis/SolicitationTotal Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

Gila National Forest Motor Grader Shoulder Retriever

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE• 12444326Q0032
Response Deadline
Jun 5, 2026
16 days left
Days Remaining
16
Until deadline
Set-Aside
Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
Notice Type
Combined Synopsis/Solicitation

Contract Opportunity Analysis

The USDA Forest Service’s Gila National Forest is seeking a small-business set-aside procurement for one motor grader shoulder retriever to support road maintenance on National Forest System roads. The work is to provide a new, unused, current-production unit that hydraulically operates from inside the cab and is used to clean drainages and pull surfacing materials back onto the roadway for blading. The equipment must be compatible with Caterpillar 140 and 150 motor graders and meet salient characteristics including a heavy-duty frame, minimum 8-disk configuration, specified offset and width, and the required mounting hardware and hydraulic hoses without structural modifications to the grader; award will be based on technical acceptability, price, and past performance as the lowest-priced technically acceptable offer. Delivery is required to Silver City, New Mexico, by October 15, 2026, and questions were due to Michael Simpson at michael.simpson@usda.gov by June 1, 2026, with offers due June 5, 2026, at 1700 CT.

Classification Codes

NAICS Code
333120
Construction Machinery Manufacturing
PSC Code
3805
EARTH MOVING AND EXCAVATING EQUIPMENT

Solicitation Documents

2 Files
Solicitation 12444326Q0032.pdf
PDF•244 KB•May 20, 2026
AI Summary
The USDA Forest Service, Gila National Forest, is soliciting proposals for one new motor grader shoulder retriever for road maintenance. This Request for Quote (RFQ) 12444326Q0032, issued on May 20, 2026, with offers due by June 5, 2026, at 1700 CT, seeks to procure equipment compatible with Caterpillar 140 and 150 motor graders. The solicitation specifies requirements for hydraulic operation, drainage cleaning, and pulling surfacing materials onto roadways. Proposals will be evaluated on technical acceptability, price, and past performance, with award going to the lowest-priced technically acceptable offeror. Key clauses include those on anti-discrimination, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) compliance, and restrictions on unenforceable supplier terms. Delivery is required by October 15, 2026, to Silver City, NM. Questions must be submitted by June 1, 2026, to michael.simpson@usda.gov.
C04a Salient Characteristics_12444326Q0032.docx
Word•926 KB•May 20, 2026
AI Summary
The U.S. Forest Service, Gila National Forest, is seeking to procure one new motor grader shoulder retriever for road maintenance operations. The equipment must be hydraulically operated from the cab, compatible with Caterpillar 140 and 150 motor graders, and feature a minimum 8-disk unit with 18-inch diameter, a 4-foot offset, and a 6-foot width. It needs a heavy-duty structural frame and must include all necessary mounting hardware and hydraulic hoses for secure attachment without structural modifications to the grader. The contractor must provide manufacturer product specifications, documentation of compliance with salient characteristics, warranty information, and a delivery timeline. The retriever is to be delivered to Silver City, New Mexico, free from defects, fully assembled, and ready for operation, with a standard commercial warranty. The government will inspect and accept the equipment upon delivery, verifying compliance with all requirements.

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Project Timeline

postedOriginal Solicitation PostedMay 20, 2026
deadlineResponse DeadlineJun 5, 2026
expiryArchive DateJun 20, 2026

Agency Information

Department
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Sub-Tier
FOREST SERVICE
Office
Gila National Forest

Point of Contact

Name
Michael Simpson

Place of Performance

Silver City, New Mexico, UNITED STATES

Official Sources

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