Flex-wing Rotary Cutter

Background
This solicitation is issued by the U.S. Army as a Total Small Business Set-Aside for the procurement of a Flex-wing Rotary Cutter. The purpose of this contract is to acquire commercial products that meet specific performance and quality standards as outlined in the solicitation. The agency aims to ensure that the equipment procured will effectively support their operational needs.

Work Details
The contract requires the delivery of 1 unit of a Flex-wing Rotary Cutter, specifically the John Deere model HX15. The salient characteristics and minimum specifications required for this equipment are as follows:
- Cutting Width: 15 feet / 180 inches
- Cutting Height: 1 to 16 inches
- Cutting Capacity: Maximum diameter of 3 inches
- Cutting Chamber Depth: 10.5 inches
- Blade Overlap: 6 inches
- Minimum PTO Power: 55 hp
- Drawbar Vertical Load: 1,960 lb
- PTO Operating Speed: 540 RPM
- Splitter Gearcase: Continuous power of 250 hp / Peak power of 300 hp
- Center/Outer Gearcases: Continuous power of 150 hp / Peak power of 205 hp
- Wing Folding Angle: Up to 90° for transport locking
- Blade Thickness: 0.5 inches (13 mm) suction blades
- Blade Tip Speed (540 RPM): Wing - 15,586 fpm | Center - 15,728 fpm
- Deck Design: Heavy-duty Double-Decker smooth dome deck with integrated internal deck rings to prevent blade strikes
- Driveline Protection: Self-adjusting multi-plate slip clutches
- Safety Shielding: Standard front and rear safety chain shields
- Tire Type: Puncture-proof laminated tires
- Hydraulics: Includes three 3x12 inch wing cylinders and one 3x8 inch lift cylinder. Offers must be F.O.B. destination; new equipment only is accepted.

Period of Performance
Preferred delivery time is within 30 days from the date of award.

Place of Performance
Fort Hood, TX Fort Hood TX 76544

Bidder Requirements
Bidders must be classified as a small business under regulations (Small Business Set Aside - Total). They must provide authorized distributor or OEM documentation for the John Deere HX15 model or demonstrate that their offered product meets all salient characteristics specified in the solicitation. Additionally, bidders must ensure compliance with domestic sourcing requirements and provide certifications regarding country of origin.