Purchase and delivery of skid steer

The Forest Service is purchasing a new compact track loader and a mulching head for the Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie in Wilmington, Illinois. This procurement is a total small business set-aside under solicitation number 12444526Q0041. The requirement includes specific technical standards for engine power, hydraulic capacity, and safety features suited for land management. A central part of the contract is the trade-in of a 2020 John Deere 333G compact track loader and a 2020 Diamond Drum Mulcher. The John Deere unit has 836 hours of use and sustained fire damage, which requires winching for removal. This is a firm-fixed-price award based on the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) evaluation method. The solicitation package includes a schedule of items, technical characteristics, and trade-in details. The delivery deadline for the new equipment is October 30, 2026. Technical compliance is measured against 17 performance thresholds using the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) method. The contract covers the delivery of new machinery and the removal of trade-in equipment. The Forest Service is acquiring a new Compact Track Loader and a compatible Mulching Head for the Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie. This firm-fixed-price contract includes the purchase of new equipment and the removal of trade-in assets. All parts and products must meet or exceed OEM specifications, including any necessary non-OEM aftermarket items.