MO BIG MUDDY FECON MULCHING HEAD

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for the procurement of a FECON FMX28 excavator-mounted mulching head for the Big Muddy National Fish and Wildlife Refuge. The mulching head must be compatible with a Government-owned Bobcat E55 excavator.

• One (1) FECON FMX28 excavator-mounted mulching head.

• Compatibility with Government-owned Bobcat E55 excavator.

• Delivery FOB Destination.

• The document includes specifications for the mulching head.

• Contract type is not explicitly stated, but it is an RFQ/RFP.

• Period of performance is not explicitly stated, but delivery is requested as soon as possible, with a specific delivery date of 08/01/2026 mentioned for item 00010.

• Estimated value is not stated.

• Offers must be submitted by the Offer Due Date: 07/01/2026, 1700 ED.

• Quotes and questions must be emailed to jeremy_riva@ios.doi.gov.

• Evaluation factors include: Ability to meet technical specifications, Lead time for delivery after receipt of order, Past Performance, and Price.

• Award will be made to the responsible Offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered.

• Best value tradeoffs may be considered.

• Interested businesses are encouraged to submit quotations on Standard Form (SF) 1449.

• Include a place of manufacture statement and lead time after receipt of order.

• This acquisition is a 100% HUBZone Small Business set-aside (Deviation JAN 2026).

• Offers will only be considered from HUBZone small business concerns.

• The solicitation number is 140FS226Q0125.

• The solicitation incorporates FAR clauses by reference, including 52.212-1, 52.212-2, and 52.212-4.

• The document includes a "Brand Name Justification" attachment.

Other / Unclassified

This document is a Single Source Justification (Under SAT) for the procurement of a FECON FMX28EXC-FC-XXV-OLPK1-M attachment. The justification is based on the need to match specifications with a specific Bobcat model E55 R2-Series Compact Excavator (product identification B6G913636). The attachment is recommended by Bobcat at their Columbia, Missouri location.

This document indicates that the government intends to procure a specific FECON attachment for a Bobcat excavator on a sole-source basis. The justification cites that the FECON attachment meets the required specifications and that any SAM.gov registered vendor capable of procuring and reselling FECON attachments could potentially compete. The primary barrier to competition identified is SAM.gov registration. The document also provides specifications for the FECON attachment and notes the contractor's qualifications and the process for determining fair and reasonable cost.

Statement of Work (SOW)

The government requires a lightweight, high-performance mulching head for vegetation management, forestry mulching, and land clearing operations at the Big Muddy National Fish and Wildlife Refuge.

• Furnish and deliver one (1) commercially available FECON FMX28 excavator-mounted mulching head.

• The mulching head must be compatible with government-owned excavators in the 3.5-8 ton class.

• Capable of clearing brush and woody vegetation up to 5 inches in diameter.

• General Requirements: Must be new, unused, of current commercial production, and fully compliant with manufacturer specifications. Must include all necessary accessories for integration with government equipment.

• Technical Specifications:

  • Excavator Class: 3.5-8 metric tons
  • Working Width: 28 inches
  • Overall Width: 40 inches
  • Operating Weight: 750 lbs
  • Hydraulic Requirements: Flow range 12-40 GPM, Max operating pressure 4,000 PSI, Variable displacement motor.
  • Cutting Tools: 14 DCR/Cubit tools.
  • Mulching Capacity: Efficiently mulch vegetation up to 5 inches in diameter.
  • Rotor Assembly: 15-inch diameter, 2400 RPM, ST65 rotor bearing.

• Performance Requirements: Operate effectively within compatible excavator hydraulics, provide consistent mulching performance across the full flow range, and maintain durability during continuous forestry use.

• Deliverables: One (1) FECON FMX28 mulching head, all required mounting hardware, hoses, fittings, accessories, OEM operator's manual, service manual, parts documentation, and manufacturer's standard commercial warranty.

• Place of Delivery: FWS Big Muddy NFWR, 18500 Brady Lane, Boonville, MO 65233.

• Delivery Schedule: Within the timeline specified in the resulting contract; early delivery acceptable with prior government approval.

• Government will inspect all delivered items for compliance with specifications.

• Acceptance contingent upon meeting all specifications, functionality of deliverables, and absence of defects or damage.

• Full OEM standard commercial warranty, including parts and labor coverage.