WHEEL LOADER GRAPPLE RAKE

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document outlines the minimum specifications for a grapple rake attachment required for a Volvo L110F wheel loader. It details the necessary features, dimensions, capacity, construction, and compatibility requirements for the equipment.

• Background/Statement of Need: Explains the requirement for a higher-capacity grapple rake to support range maintenance operations, replacing an inadequate existing unit.
• Description of Requirement: Specifies that the grapple rake must be an extreme-duty attachment, fully compatible with a specific Volvo L110F wheel loader and its quick-attach coupler. It must have replaceable teeth, a maximum tine spacing of 14.5 inches, and stow legs.
• Minimum Specifications:
  • Dimensional: Overall width (96-150 inches), tine spacing (<=14.5 inches), minimum 8 tines, clamp type (dual independent or full-width top clamp), clamp opening height (>=90 inches).
  • Weight & Capacity: Minimum operating weight (5,500 lbs), minimum material capacity (5 cubic yards).
• Construction Requirements: High-strength steel, replaceable/weld-on tine tips, reinforced tines, heavy-duty hydraulic cylinders, protected hydraulic lines, stow/stand legs, designed for high-volume brush and debris handling.
• Compatibility Requirements: Must be compatible with the specified Volvo wheel loader and VABSTD quick-attach coupler, including all necessary hydraulic couplers, hoses, and fittings. Must include stow/stand legs for safe uncoupling.
• Documentation & Support: Requires installation and operation instructions, and a manufacturer warranty.

This document serves as a detailed specification for potential bidders to understand the exact technical requirements for the grapple rake attachment. Bidders must ensure their proposed grapple rake meets or exceeds all listed specifications to be considered compliant. It directly impacts product design, manufacturing, and proposal content.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a solicitation for a WHEEL LOADER GRAPPLE RAKE, identified by Solicitation Number W50S9H26QA026. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 333111, with a size standard of 1250. The acquisition is set aside for Small Business.

• The primary deliverable is one (1) WHEEL LOADER GRAPPLE RAKE, conforming to minimum specifications.

• The item is classified under Product Service Code 3830.

• The pricing arrangement is Firm Fixed Price.

• The contract will be awarded to a responsible Offeror whose offer is most advantageous to the Government, considering price and other factors.

• Offer Due Date: July 13, 2026, at 1:00 PM.

• Evaluation factors will include Technical and Price.

• The solicitation incorporates FAR clauses by reference, including those related to commercial products and services, small business set-asides, and payment by electronic funds transfer via Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF).

• This acquisition is a Small Business set-aside.

• Delivery is FOB Destination.

• Delivery is scheduled for 90 calendar days from the Date of Award.

• Inspection and Acceptance Location: Both Destination. Coordinate with POC for inspect/accept.

• The solicitation includes numerous FAR and DFARS clauses and provisions, covering topics such as:

  • Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements
  • System for Award Management Maintenance and Registration
  • Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting
  • Terms and Conditions for Commercial Products and Commercial Services
  • Child Labor, Equal Opportunity, Combating Trafficking in Persons
  • Buy American-Free Trade Agreements-Israeli Trade Act
  • Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services
  • Evaluation-Commercial Products and Commercial Services
  • Submission of Offers in English and U.S. Currency

• Payment will be made by electronic funds transfer through WAWF.