What this opportunity is
The Department of Agriculture is seeking a Total Small Business Set-Aside contract for a packer/roller attachment for a grader, with delivery to Springerville, AZ by September 30, 2026. This opportunity suits small businesses in the machinery manufacturing industry, specifically those with NAICS code 333120. Bidders should track the Combined Synopsis/Solicitation notice, as it will provide further details on the project scope and specifications, including the requirement for a rear-mounted, pneumatic-tire compaction attachment compatible with the Caterpillar 140M motor grader.
Analysis by Mindy, grounded in the SAM.gov notice.
Description
STATEMENT OF WORK/SPECIFICATIONS
PROJECT TITLE: Packer/Roller Attachment
PROJECT DELIVERY LOCATION: The Packer/Roller and all attachments listed in the statement of work shall be delivered to 445 E Navajo St, Springerville AZ 85938.
PROJECT SCOPE: This project is for the purchase and delivery of a packer/roller attachment for a grader.
DELIVERY DATE: Time to complete the work and have it delivered to the project delivery location is by 9/30/2026.
STATEMENT OF WORK
The Contractor shall furnish, manufacture as required, and deliver one (1) grader-mounted packer/roller attachment, complete with all components and freight described herein, to the delivery location identified above.
The packer/roller shall be a rear-mounted, pneumatic-tire compaction attachment that mounts to the Government's existing Caterpillar 140M motor grader and allows the grader to blade and compact in a single pass. The unit shall attach to the grader's rear ripper mount and shall include a quick-attach interface compatible with the Cat 140M ripper and an accumulator (down-pressure/pressure-relief system).
Pricing shall include all freight from the point of manufacture to the delivery location. The Contractor shall be responsible for the labor, tools, equipment, and expertise necessary to transport and deliver the completed unit.
The Contractor shall submit the manufacturer's specifications and/or product data sheet for the offered packer/roller with its quotation so the Government can confirm the minimum salient characteristics in this SOW are met.
Optional Line Item: Integrated pick-up/towing hitch compatible with the Cat 140M motor grader.
SPECIFICATIONS
Type: Rear grader-mounted, pneumatic-tire packer/roller; mounts to the grader rear ripper. Condition: New, Unused.
Minimum compaction width: 75 inches.
Tire type: Pneumatic. Solid/non-pneumatic wheels do not meet the requirement.
Tire rating: 14-ply minimum.
Wheel configuration: Minimum two rows, minimum five wheels per row (minimum 10 wheels total), arranged to provide continuous, overlapping compaction across the full minimum 75-inch width
Compatibility: Shall mount to and be compatible with the Government's Caterpillar 140M motor grader, including quick-attach to the Cat 140M ripper and an accumulator / pressure-relief (down-pressure) system.
Freight: Delivered, freight included, to 445 E Navajo St, Springerville AZ 85938.
Submittal: Manufacturer specifications/product data due with the quotation.
Option: Integrated pick-up/towing hitch (Cat 140M compatible).
WORK REQUIREMENTS:
Purchase or manufacture all materials or equipment listed above for the grader attachments.
Provide labor, tools, equipment, and expertise to transport and deliver the materials to Springerville AZ.
Source: SAM.gov, as posted. Verify the current solicitation before responding.