What this opportunity is
The Department of Agriculture is seeking sources for the purchase of a Trail Dozer, specifically designed for trail maintenance, with a focus on small businesses due to the total small business set-aside. The dozer must meet specific technical specifications, including a Tier 4 Turbocharged Diesel engine and dimensions suitable for forest operations. As this is a sources sought notice, interested small businesses should track the opportunity for potential future solicitation rather than submit bids at this stage.
Analysis by Mindy, grounded in the SAM.gov notice.
Description
Plumas NF Trail Equipment Purchase (Trail Dozer)
06/02/2025
Purchase OHV Trail Dozer (11 - CON - Trail Dozer)
Number 1
Jobcode 0511 RIFCMP23 BOC-3110
Funding Source Plumas NF Camp Fire Settlement
Contact Steven Dahlgren, steven.dahlgren@usda.gov
AAP # 703142
Requisition # 1153187
Comments/Notes
Specifications
Item Minimum Specs From COR Salient Characteristics
Type Tractor Trail Dozer with 6-way blade and 3 tine rippers 6-way blade capable of constructing grade reversal dips,
out/in sloped tread grading, pushing of soil for fill, inside
ditch construction and clean out, pushing of rocks and
debris. Three tine rippers capable of ripping hardpacked
compacted soil to depth of 18 inches.
Engine Type Tier 4 Turbocharged Diesel Diesel engine meeting current Tier 4 diesel EPA emission
requirements and CARB emission requirements.
Displacement 74 HP 2,000 RPM
Cooling Liquid
Starting Electric start
Battery 12-volt, Dry Cell Battery with cold start Minimum 800 Cold Cranking Amps producing 800 amps
for 30 seconds at 0-degree Fahrenheit for repeated cold
weather sub-freezing equipment starts
Frame ½ inch high tensile steel, unitized with full belly pan,
hardened steel pins and bushings, rock guards
½ inch high tensile steel, unitized with full belly pan,
hardened steel pins and bushings, rock guards for
adequate protection of key dozer components.
Vehicle Width 48 inches Maximum dozer width of 48 inches capable of operation
on trails with a maximum width of 50 inches
Vehicle Length 157 inches with blade and rippers Maximum dozer length of 158 inches including all
components (blade/rippers/sheep foot roller) for operation
and maneuverability in forest setting with trees, rocks,
debris limiting operational space.
Vehicle Height 82 inches Maximum dozer height of 82 inches for operation and
maneuverability in forest setting with height restrictions
due to trees, rocks, and debris limiting overhead
operational clearance space.
Ground Clearance 8 inches or more Minimum of 8 inches of ground clearance for operation
and maneuverability in forest setting with uneven terrain
and natural obstacles protruding in both trail tread and
natural surface.
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Gross Vehicle Weight 9,000 lbs. (approximate) with blade and rippers Less than 10,000 lbs. with blade and rippers enabling
transport with a California Driver License (CDL) Class C
license.
Steering Cable drive, dual controls, full hydrostatic, 100,000-inch
pound hubs
Cable drive required for increased reliability and faster
reaction time for track movement, steering, and operation
of equipment.
Hydraulics 15-20 gpm, 2200 PSI, triple filtration, 10 microns
Blade Type 6 Way Blade with Lift & Tilt Float, Hydrostatic
Blade Lift 24 inch minimum
Blade Drop 24 inch minimum
Blade Angle 30 degrees minimum
Blade Tilt 25 degrees minimum
Blade Float Yes
Tracks Steel
Rippers 3 shank
Seatbelt Yes
Gauges Tachometer, hour meter, warning lights, Fuel, hydraulic
Oil
Auxiliary Hydraulics Yes
Side Brush Screens Yes
Hydraulic Oil Cooler Yes
Rock Guards Yes
Safety Brake Yes
Lim Risers Yes
Draw Bar Yes
Spark Arrester Yes
Winch Yes, 12,000 lb. winch with covers, hose fittings, flat face,
cable
Sheep Foot Roller Yes, 9-inch roller Mounted on ripper bar, 48-inch wide by 9-inch diameter for
enhanced shaping and compaction of trail tread.
Auxiliary Lights Yes, 2 front 2 rear Lights mounted front and rear of equipment for enhanced
visibly by both operator, trail employees, and others in
area
ROPS Yes Meet ROPS – ISO 3471: 2008
FOPS Yes Meet FOPS – ISO 3449: 2005 Level II
ROPS/FOPS California Compliant Meet California Code of Regulations, Title 8, Section 1596
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Source: SAM.gov, as posted. Verify the current solicitation before responding.