CHT Rotary Brush Cutters
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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 USDA Forest Service is soliciting quotations for two (2) Rotary Brush Cutters for the Nantahala National Forest in Robbinsville, NC. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity, issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) under solicitation number 12444126Q0023. The acquisition is for commercial items, and the government anticipates making one award. Quotations are due by April 8, 2026, at 4:00 PM ET.
Scope of Work
The primary deliverable is the supply of two rotary brush cutters. These must meet specific technical requirements detailed in Attachment 1, including an 8-point axle suspension system, replaceable ½" cast wing skids, a Perma-Level Hitch, 3" output cutting gearbox shafts, and a cutting capacity of at least 5" diameter. The equipment must weigh less than 6700 lbs gross weight and feature transfer gearboxes greater than 225 HP and cutting gearboxes greater than 200 HP.
Contract Details
- Type: Firm-Fixed Price
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS Code: 333924 (Small Business Size Standard: 900 employees)
- Product Service Code: 3720 (Harvesting Equipment)
- Delivery: Required by October 15, 2026. Early deliveries are accepted. F.O.B. destination is requested.
Submission & Evaluation
Offerors must submit pricing for all items to be considered responsive. Quotes will be evaluated based on best value to the Government, in accordance with FAR 12.203. Offerors must hold prices firm for 90 calendar days from the quotation receipt date. The provision at FAR 52.212-2 is not applicable. Numerous FAR clauses and provisions are incorporated by reference.
Key Dates & Contact
- Questions Due: April 6, 2026, by 12:00 PM ET
- Quotations Due: April 8, 2026, by 4:00 PM ET
- Contact: Brad Carlson (brad.a.carlson@usda.gov). Include solicitation number and name in the subject line for all correspondence.