Lawn Mowing & Snow Removal Tractor

This solicitation, issued as a combined synopsis and request for quotation (RFQ) under FAR Part 12, seeks a single commercial-grade Lawn & Snow Removal Tractor equipped with attachments for year-round operation at the Battle Creek Air National Guard Base in Michigan. The requirement is set aside exclusively for small business concerns under the SBA’s Total Small Business Set-Aside program, with a size standard of 1,500 employees based on NAICS code 333112. The vehicle must be diesel-powered, four-wheel drive, and feature a front-mount mower or articulating utility machine with foldable rollover protection, a certified cab enclosure with heating and suspension seat, and a quick-attach system for effortless implement swapping. Essential attachments include a minimum 72-inch mower deck, a 48-inch two-stage snow blower capable of clearing tire tracks, and a 60-inch rotary broom. The unit must also include remote hydraulic and electric chute deflection, a roof-mounted LED strobe light, and a rear LED work light. All delivered items with a government unit acquisition cost of $5,000 or higher must be marked with a Unique Item Identifier (UID) compliant with MIL-STD-130, and all packaging and shipping must adhere to MIL-STD-129, with verification using automatic identification technology conforming to Appendix A of MIL-STD-130. Responses are due by 1:00 PM EST on July 8, 2026, and must comprehensively address all sections of the solicitation, including complete offeror information, an itemized pricing table, and technical validation demonstrating compliance with the salient characteristics outlined in the required documentation. The government will evaluate offers based on best-value, considering price, product characteristics, delivery schedule, and warranty, though specific weights for each factor are not provided. Contract performance is fixed-price, with delivery desired within 60 days of contract award and an absolute maximum of 120 days. Payment will be processed electronically via WAWF using specified DoDAACs and requires contractors to be registered in SAM.gov with an active status at the time of award. Contractors must also comply with a comprehensive set of FAR and DFARS clauses and representations—including Buy American, subcontractor payment acceleration, child labor prohibitions, convict labor prohibitions, and prohibitions on foreign-made unmanned aircraft systems—as well as certifications related to foreign ownership, trade agreements, and compliance with defense telecommunications restrictions. All