Bomford Hawk EVO Boom mower or approved equal
Overview
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PSC
Set Aside
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS), under the Department of the Interior, is seeking quotes for a Bomford Hawk EVO Boom mower unit or approved equal, including interchangeable attachments and training. This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside and will result in a firm-fixed-price contract. Delivery is required at the Modoc National Wildlife Refuge, Alturas, CA. Quotes are due February 19, 2026, by 1300 Eastern Standard Time.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for one (1) 2025 or 2026 model Bomford Hawk EVO Boom mower unit. Key components and services include:
- A heavy-duty boom with a 6.0-meter reach.
- A 1.2-meter Protrim mower head attachment.
- A 24-inch diameter rotary ditch cleaner head attachment.
- 47.0 liters of OT Oil or equivalent.
- Initial training covering setup, attachment function, general use, service, and maintenance.
- Delivery to Modoc National Wildlife Refuge, 5364 County Road 115, Alturas, CA 96101-1610.
- The item must meet all characteristics detailed in Section 3, Scope, of the Statement of Work.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm-fixed-price.
- Period of Performance: January 10, 2026, to September 30, 2026.
- Anticipated Completion: 120 days After Receipt of Order (ARO).
- NAICS Code: 333924 (Tractors, Wheeled) with a small business size standard of 750 employees.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5).
- Quote Due Date: February 19, 2026, by 1300 EST.
- Questions Due Date: February 13, 2026.
- Published Date: February 6, 2026.
Submission & Evaluation
- Basis of Award: Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA).
- Submission Method: Quotes must be submitted via e-mail to marshall_richard@fws.gov.
- Quotes must specify unit and total price, including material, delivery, and associated fees.
- Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM).
Additional Notes
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation; a separate written solicitation will not be issued. The delivery location is approximately 2.5 miles south of Alturas, CA, east of Highway 395. The Government will provide a forklift and operator for off-loading, as no loading dock is available. Payment will be processed via the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP).