38--OR-WILLAMETTE VLY NWR-EXCAVATOR GRAPPLE

Amendment / Modification

This document is Amendment 0002 to Solicitation 140FS125Q0146, with an effective date of December 12, 2025. It extends the deadline for the receipt of offers. The amendment also indicates that a question-and-answer sheet is to be uploaded.

• Item 9A: Amendment of Solicitation Number

• Item 9B: Dated (referencing the original solicitation date)

• Item 11: This item only applies to amendments of solicitations, confirming the extension of the offer receipt deadline.

• The hour and date specified for receipt of offers has been extended. Bidders must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the new hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended. Failure to do so may result in rejection of the offer. If a bidder wishes to change an offer already submitted, the change must be made via letter or electronic communication referencing the solicitation and this amendment, and received prior to the new opening hour and date.

Questions & Answers / Clarifications

This document provides clarification regarding an excavator's coupler, likely in response to vendor inquiries about a specific opportunity.

• Coupler Type: The excavator is equipped with a standard quick coupler. An additional hydraulic line has been added to accommodate a masticating head.

This clarification may affect bidders who need to understand the specific attachments and hydraulic capabilities of the excavator for their proposals.

Amendment / Modification

• This amendment (0001) to solicitation 140FS12500146, dated 09/12/2025, extends the offer receipt date to 12/12/2025.

• It also updates the description for Change Item 00010 to "Excavator Grapple Finley Fire" with a quantity of 1 EA.

• The document states that updated salient characteristics and provisions/clauses are attached.

• Solicitation 140FS12500146

• Item 00010 (description and amount)

• The deadline for offer receipt has been extended to 12/12/2025.

• Bidders are instructed to acknowledge receipt of this amendment.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items for a 3X4 Hydraulic Dangle Head Rotating Grapple. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is issuing this request for quotes (RFQ) for delivery to William L. Finley NWR in Corvallis, OR.

• Item: 3X4 Hydraulic Dangle Head Rotating Grapple (Rotobec or approved equal).

• Salient Characteristics:

  • 3x4 tine configuration
  • 360° continuous hydraulic rotation
  • Jaw opening range: approximately 67 inches minimum
  • Jaw closing range: approximately 3 inches minimum
  • Hydraulic System: 3600-5000 psi operating pressure, 10-15 gpm max flow rate, Quik Coupler hydraulic connection.
  • Dimensions & Weight: Specific minimum/maximum dimensions and a minimum weight of 1665 lbs.
  • Mounting: Quick Coupler, compatible with Volvo EC140E Excavator.
  • Servicing: Manufacturer servicing facility within 50 miles of shipping destination.
  • Capabilities: Intended for use in forestry, logging, and land-clearing operations.

• Delivery: To William L. Finley NWR, Corvallis, OR 97333, within 90 days after award, or sooner. Prices quoted must be FOB destination.

• Contract Type: Firm-fixed-price contract.

• Award Basis: Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA).

• Submission: Submit quotation (showing unit and total price) on company letterhead or enclosed pricing form. Include SAM.gov UEI Code, point of contact phone number, and email address. Include a copy of FAR provision 52.212-3 (Offeror Representations and Certifications).

• Evaluation: Offers must meet all salient characteristics and be deliverable within the timeframe. Among technically acceptable offers, award will be made to the lowest priced offeror.

• Key Deadlines:

  • Solicitation Questions Due: December 22, 2025
  • Quotes Due: December 22, 2025, at 1300 eastern time.

• Total Small Business Set Aside. All responsible small business sources may submit a quote.

• Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) website.

• Include estimated delivery date in the quote.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items, issued by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, for a 3X4 Hydraulic Dangle Head Rotating Grapple. The acquisition is a TOTAL SMALL BUSINESS SET ASIDE and will be conducted under FAR Parts 12 and 13. The NAICS code is 333120 (Construction Machinery Manufacturing).

• Item: 3X4 Hydraulic Dangle Head Rotating Grapple (Manufacturer: Rotobec or approved equal).

• Salient Characteristics:

  • Hydraulic rotating grapple with 3x4 tine configuration.
  • Designed for handling logs and forestry debris.
  • 360° continuous hydraulic rotation.
  • Jaw opening range: approximately 67 inches minimum.
  • Jaw closing range: approximately 3 inches minimum.
  • Proper pin placement for quick connection on a Volvo EC140E Excavator.
  • Hydraulic System: Operating Pressure Range 3600-5000 psi, Max Flow Rate 10-15 gpm, Quik Coupler connection, Hydraulic Hoses installed.
  • Dimensions (minimums): Width (closed) 49 in, Width (open) 73 in, Height (closed) 64 in, Height (open) 50 in.
  • Weight: 1665 lbs minimum.
  • Rotator Lifting Capacity: 50000 lb.
  • Mounting Type: Quick Coupler.
  • Equipment Compliance: Volvo EC140E Excavator.

• Dealer & Servicing: Manufacturer servicing facility within 50 miles of shipping destination; custom lugging; Rotobec Extra valve option; shop to install grapple/make hoses and install valve.

• Capabilities: Intended for use in forestry, logging, and land-clearing operations.

• Contract Type: Firm-fixed-price contract.

• Period of Performance: Delivery required by 10/31/2025.

• Estimated Value: Not explicitly stated, but the solicitation is for commercial items.

• Proposal Submission: Submit quotation (showing unit and total price) on company letterhead or enclosed pricing form, including SAM.gov UEI Code, point of contact phone number, and email address. Include a copy of FAR provision 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items.

• Evaluation Criteria: Basis of award is Price Only.

• Key Deadlines:

  • Solicitation Questions Due: September 15, 2025.
  • Quotes Due: September 17, 2025, at 1300 eastern time.

• Submission Method: E-Mail Quote Submission to Marshall Richard: marshall_richard@fws.gov.

• Set-Aside: TOTAL SMALL BUSINESS SET ASIDE.

• Eligibility: All responsible small business sources may submit a quote.

• Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) website (https://www.sam.gov) as an active vendor.

• Delivery is FOB destination.

• Payment will be made by electronic invoicing via the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP).