COMPACT UTILITY TRACTOR 4X4 WITH LOADER

This contract involves the procurement of a compact utility tractor with 4x4 capabilities and a front loader, designed for versatile agricultural and operational tasks. The tractor features a turbocharged liquid-cooled engine with a minimum of 63 horsepower and a power take-off (PTO) rated at 50 horsepower, equipped with a power boost function. It has a fuel tank capacity of at least 13 gallons and includes an independent rear-mounted PTO operating at 540 RPM. The tractor is built with a heavy-duty front axle suitable for loader operations, mechanical front-wheel drive, and is fully enclosed with a climate-controlled cab featuring heat and air conditioning. It is equipped with a comprehensive lighting package, including LED road lights, additional work lights, and safety features such as mirrors, a backup alarm, LED beacon, and rollover protection system (ROPS). The machine also includes mechanical control valves with deluxe hydraulic quick disconnects, a three-point hitch with telescopic draft links, and an independent swinging drawbar. Additional features encompass front tires with R4 tread, rear tires with R4 tread, an internal hydraulic wet disk brake system, front loader attachment, rear wheel weights of at least 500 pounds, complete sets of spare tires, and operator manuals. The tractor is designed for durability and safety with components like front and rear fenders, extensions, a fuel tank guard, a grill guard, and a cold weather starting package including an engine block heater. The contract specifies delivery to Fort Drum, New York, and emphasizes small business participation under a total small business set-aside. The solicitation was posted on August 26, 2025, with a response deadline of September 2, 2025, and is managed by the Department of the Army, with a primary contact named Carrie Lawton.