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Compact Articulated Tractor System and Attachments

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1333ND26QNB190431Federal

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The National Institute of Standards and Technology is seeking proposals for a firm-fixed price contract to acquire a compact articulated tractor system and associated attachments for the Gaithersburg Campus in Maryland. The requirement specifies a Ventrac 4520Y Tractor with a Kubota D902 diesel engine, or an equivalent system, featuring an enclosed cab with heat, compatible accessories, manuals, warranty, and training. Delivery is expected within three months of the purchase order award. This procurement is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 333111. The contract will be awarded to the proposal offering the lowest price that is technically acceptable. Questions must be submitted by August 17, 2026, and final proposals are due by August 21, 2026, with the award anticipated in September 2026.

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NIST seeks a small business to provide a compact articulated tractor system by September.

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Department Of Commerce NistView Agency

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333111 - Farm Machinery and Equipment ManufacturingView NAICS

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Gaithersburg, MD, 20899, USA

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AgencyDepartment Of Commerce Nist
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OfficeGAITHERSBURG, MD, 20899, USA
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Office AddressGAITHERSBURG, MD, 20899, USA
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Combined Synopsis/Solicitation NOTICE


Solicitation Number: 1333ND26QNB190431


Title: Compact Articulated Tractor System and Attachments


Agency/Office: National Institute of Standards & Technology


Location: National Institute of Standards and Technology, Gaithersburg Campus, 100 Bureau Drive, Gaithersburg, MD 20899


Classification Code: 2420


NAICS Code: 333111


Description(s):


This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products or commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in RFO subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.


The National Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST) intends to issue a request for quotation (RFQ) for Compact Articulated Tractor System and Attachments at the NIST Gaithersburg Campus at Gaithersburg, Maryland.


This acquisition is for a firm-fixed price purchase order, solicited, evaluated, awarded, and administered using the procedures of RFO Part 12. The contractor under the resulting contract will be responsible for the commercial product in accordance with the Requirements Document.


The Government anticipates awarding a single Firm-Fixed Price contract with contract line items for one new Ventrac 4520Y Tractor with a Kubota D902 diesel engine, or equal compact articulated tractor system, with enclosed cab and heat, compatible attachments and accessories, equivalent to the listed below, manuals, warranty, FOB Destination delivery, and training.


This procurement is posted to promote competition to the maximum extent practicable.  This procurement is a competitive, total small business set-aside.  The NAICS code for this project is 333111, “Farm Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing” and the size standard is 1,250 employees.


This procurement is being solicited and awarded on a competitive basis for commercial products. Award of the Contract will be made to the proposal offering the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable and based upon the evaluation factors and evaluation scheme to be detailed in the RFQ.


The anticipated delivery requirements are to deliver the product in accordance with the Requirements Document by three months, or as soon as possible, after purchase order award.


  • Submission of questions are due August 17, 2026, No Later Than 2:00PM EST.
  • The Proposal Due Date is August 21, 2026, No Later Than 10:00AM EST.
  • Award is anticipated to be on or about September 2026.

The solicitation will be available to download via this website only (https://www.sam.gov/).


Interested parties are responsible for downloading their own copy of the solicitation and associated documents. It is the responsibility of each to monitor https://www.sam.gov/ for any amendments or other information related to this solicitation.


National Institute of Standards and Technology


Gaithersburg Campus


100 Bureau Drive


Gaithersburg, MD 20899

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