Sources Sought-Head Loader with Mulching Head

The Department of Commerce, National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), located in Gaithersburg, Maryland, is seeking potential vendors to provide a tracked skid steer loader equipped with a 72-inch mulching head for use at its Gaithersburg campus. Vendors must strictly adhere to the technical specifications outlined in the attached Item Specifications Document to ensure the equipment meets operational and performance standards required for campus maintenance tasks. This solicitation is issued under the NAICS code 333120, which applies to construction machinery manufacturing, indicating the need for a robust, industrial-grade machine capable of heavy-duty vegetation management. The solicitation, identified as OFPM_TEAM_SS26_27, was posted on July 13, 2026, with a response deadline of July 16, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time. The place of performance is confirmed as Gaithersburg, MD, with all deliveries and installations expected to occur on-site. Brandon Butler from NIST is the primary point of contact for inquiries, reachable via email at brandon.butler@nist.gov. This sources sought notice is not a guaranteed contract award but rather a request for industry feedback to assess availability, capabilities, and pricing from potential suppliers to inform future procurement decisions.