Forestry/Mulcher Equipment Buy
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 Department of the Army, specifically the W6QM MICC FDO FT BRAGG office, is conducting a Sources Sought to identify potential sources for the procurement of a Forestry/Mulcher machine plus attachments. This equipment is required for land clearing and field maintenance at Fort Bragg, NC. Responses must demonstrate the ability to meet the outlined salient characteristics. Responses are due June 9, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for a Forestry/Mulcher machine with specific attachments for land clearing and field maintenance operations. The "Salient Characteristics Mulching Equipment Specs.pdf" document details the technical specifications, which include:
- Engine: CAT C4.4 Stage V, Twin turbochargers, 140 kW / 190 hp, 815 Nm max torque.
- Weight and Mobility: Extremely low weight (20,280 lb), steel tracks, max speed 5 mph, ground pressure 3.98-4.69 psi.
- Safety & Features: Cabin meets ROPS / FOPS / OPS standards, LED work lights, 360° camera, hydraulic cylinder tilt, overpressure system, 7" color display for diagnostics.
- Gradeability: Sideways 35°, Frontal 45°.
- Mulcher Attachment: Hydraulic push bar and flap, mulching material diameter > 12 inches, 74.8-inch working width, includes 40x BCS / 48x UPTS tools, 3 Sets of Replacement Carbide Teeth, and 3 Sets of Replacement Chipper Blades.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- Set-Aside: None specified (market research stage)
- Response Due: June 9, 2026, 6:00 PM ET
- Published: June 3, 2026
Place of Performance
Fort Bragg, NC, United States
Contact Information
Primary Point of Contact: Claribel Ordaz-Rios, claribel.ordaz-rios.civ@army.mil, 520-852-2056
Additional Notes
This notice is for market research purposes only to identify qualified sources and does not constitute a solicitation or guarantee a future award. Bidders should carefully review the "Salient Characteristics Mulching Equipment Specs.pdf" to ensure their proposed equipment meets or exceeds the detailed technical requirements.