Gila National Forest Tow Behind Rubber Tire Road Packer

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for the procurement of one (1) new, unused, current production tow-behind rubber tire road packer for the U.S. Forest Service, Gila National Forest. The equipment will be used for aggregate road maintenance operations on National Forest System roads, compacting freshly graded surfaces with multiple tires on independent walking beams.

• One (1) tow-behind rubber tire road packer.

• Quick-Attach Mounting System (compatible with Caterpillar 140/150 motor graders).

• Hydraulic Accumulator System.

• Articulating Hitch Assembly.

• Freight to Silver City, NM.

• Detailed specifications are provided in Attachment C04a Salient Characteristics_12444326Q0029.

• Award Type: Firm Fixed Price Contract.

• Period of Performance: June 15, 2026, to October 15, 2026.

• Offer Acceptance Period: 90 calendar days from the offer due date.

• Offer Due Date: June 5, 2026, 1700 CT.

• Evaluation Criteria: Best value to the Government, based on Technical Acceptability, Price, and Past Performance.

  • Technical Acceptability: Assessed as acceptable or unacceptable, requiring offerors to detail their ability to meet specifications, provide manufacturer specs, compatibility documentation, warranty info, and delivery timeline.
  • Price: Will be evaluated for fairness and reasonableness.
  • Past Performance: Will be evaluated as Acceptable, Neutral, or Unacceptable.

• Evaluation Method: Lowest price technically acceptable criteria. The lowest priced offer will be evaluated for Technical Acceptability first.

• Questions Due: June 1, 2026, 2359 CT. Submit via email to michael.simpson@usda.gov.

• NAICS Code: 333120.

• Size Standard: 1,250 employees.

• The acquisition is set aside 100% for Small Business.

• Delivery is F.O.B. Destination.

• Early deliveries will be accepted.

• The solicitation incorporates FAR clauses by reference. Full text is available upon request or electronically at acquisition.gov.

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

The U.S. Forest Service, Gila National Forest, requires the procurement of one (1) new, unused, current production tow-behind rubber tire road packer for aggregate road maintenance operations.

• Furnish and deliver one (1) tow-behind tire road packer, similar to Al’s Metal Work WR90-36R Oscillator Series 3, with associated mounting hardware and components.

• The equipment must be designed for operation behind Caterpillar 140 and Caterpillar 150 type motor graders.

• It must compact freshly graded road surfaces using multiple tires on independent walking beams.

• Delivery is required to Silver City, New Mexico (FOB Destination).

• Compaction Width: Minimum 90 inches.

• Suspension: Independent walking beam suspension and oscillating frame/twin sub-frame design to follow uneven surfaces.

• Tires: Minimum twelve (12) smooth rubber roller tires, approximately 7.50 × 15.

• Weight: Approximately 3,500 – 4,500 lbs for effective kneading compaction.

• Mounting: Quick-attach system compatible with Caterpillar 140/150 motor grader ripper assemblies.

• Hydraulics: Hydraulic accumulator system to absorb shock and reduce vibration.

• Hitch: Articulating hitch assembly for effective turning.

• Manufacturer product specifications confirming grader compatibility.

• Documentation demonstrating compliance with salient characteristics.

• Manufacturer warranty information.

• Delivery timeline.

• New and unused, free from defects, fully assembled, and ready for operation.

• Manufacturer’s standard commercial warranty, beginning upon delivery and acceptance.

• Delivery to Silver City Ranger District, Gila National Forest, Silver City, New Mexico.

• Contractor must coordinate delivery with the Government point of contact prior to shipment.

• Delivery within the contractor’s standard commercial delivery schedule after contract award, unless otherwise specified.