Equipment & Tool Provision for Field Operations

The contract titled Equipment & Tool Provision for Field Operations is a small business set-aside solicitation under the SBA Total Small Business Set-Aside program, allocated to the Department of Commerce NOAA under NAICS code 423850, which pertains to agricultural supply merchant wholesalers. It requires the provision and ongoing maintenance of specialized field equipment including sprayers, mowers, trimmers, traps, and personal protective equipment essential for pest and vegetation control operations. All equipment must be supplied in working condition and supported with regular servicing to ensure operational continuity in remote or field-based environments. The contract is set to respond by July 23, 2026, with performance centered in Johnson City, NY, 13790. The solicitation is structured as a subcontract, indicating it will be awarded to a prime contractor who will integrate the equipment and support services into a larger operational framework under NOAA’s jurisdiction. While no point of contact or detailed funding amount is specified, bidders are expected to meet stringent quality and reliability standards given the critical nature of the equipment in mission-critical environmental and ecological management tasks. All responses must come from certified small businesses eligible under the SBA’s set-aside criteria.