trencher

Background
This solicitation is issued by the U.S. Army as a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products, specifically for the procurement of trenchers. The goal of this contract is to acquire equipment that meets specific performance characteristics to support the Army's operational needs. This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside, encouraging small businesses to participate in the bidding process.

Work Details
The contract requires the delivery of 2 small ride-behind trenchers with a 30-inch auger. The specifications include:
- Brand Name: Toro
- Part Number: TX525
- Salient Characteristics:
- Diesel Dingo® TX models with extra torque and longer engine life.
- Increased hydraulic flow for enhanced performance of ground-engaging attachments.
- Hydraulic power delivering 13.8 gpm and pumping 24 hp to the attachment.
- Ground pressure as low as 3.5 psi.
- Compatible with all of Toro's compact utility loader attachments.
- Delivery terms are F.O.B. destination, and offers submitted on a basis other than F.O.B. destination will be rejected as nonresponsive.

Place of Performance
The products will be delivered to a specified location as determined by the U.S. Army.