COMPACT UTILITY TRACTOR 4X4 WITH LOADER

This contract involves the procurement of a compact utility tractor 4x4 with a loader, designed for versatile agricultural and operational tasks. The tractor features a turbocharged liquid-cooled diesel engine with a minimum of 63 horsepower, a power take-off (PTO) with a minimum of 50 horsepower and power boost, and a 13-gallon fuel tank capacity. It is equipped with an independent rear PTO operating at 540 RPM, a heavy-duty front axle suitable for loader operations, and mechanical front-wheel drive (MFWD). The tractor includes a fully enclosed cab with heating and air conditioning, a comprehensive LED lighting package for road and work lights, and additional LED work lights both inside and outside. Safety and operational features comprise mirrors, a backup alarm, LED beacon, rollover protection system (ROPS), tilt and telescopic steering wheel, front and rear fenders with extensions, and a grill guard. The tractor is outfitted with hydraulic and mechanical components such as three rear-mounted control valves with deluxe quick disconnects, a three-point hitch with telescopic draft links, an independent swinging drawbar, and an internal hydraulic wet disk brake system. It also includes front loader attachments, rear wheel weights of at least 500 pounds, complete sets of front and rear spare tires, and a cold weather starting package with an engine block heater. Additional features include front tires with R4 tread, rear tires with R4 tread, and operator convenience features like AM/FM radio, multiple manuals, and lighting. The delivery is specified to be at Fort Drum, New York, with the contract set aside for small businesses under the SBA program, and responses are due by September 2, 2025. The contract is managed by the Department of the Army, with primary contact Carrie Lawton.