Large Scale Mower
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Regional Contracting Office - Bavaria intends to issue a solicitation for the purchase of a Large Scale Mower with various attachments for USAG Bavaria, Grafenwoehr. This is a pre-solicitation notice indicating the government's intent to procure. The anticipated solicitation will utilize Low Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) evaluation factors under Full and Open Competition.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for a large scale mower with specific technical specifications and several attachments. Key features of the Base Unit include a 4-cylinder Diesel Engine (Min. 55kW / 74 hp, Stage V), permanent hydrostatic all-wheel drive, an air-conditioned cab with air-suspended seat and joystick controls, and 16" tires. It must also include cruise control, an operating hours counter, a rearview camera, and LED lighting.
Required Attachments are:
- Grass Collection Mower: 1500 mm cutting width, 3 blades, adjustable cutting height (30-80 mm).
- Suction Sweeper: 190 L freshwater tank, front brush unit with water nozzle, 110 Bar high-pressure cleaner, 5 m hand vacuum hose.
- Winter Service Attachment (V-PLOUGH): 1500 mm working width, Vulkollan rubber scraper.
- Salt and Gravel Spreader: Min. 600 Liter capacity, hydraulic drive, adjustable spreading rate and width.
Delivery includes full assembly and readiness for operation at USAG Ansbach, Directorate of Public Works, Storck Barracks, Illesheim. Operating and Parts manuals in German and English, along with instruction and demonstration for maintenance and operating personnel, are required. A 12-month manufacturer's warranty is also specified.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Pre-solicitation (anticipates RFQ)
- Set-Aside: Full and Open Competition
- Evaluation: Low Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA)
- Published: June 1, 2026
- Anticipated Solicitation Release: Within the next month
- Anticipated Response Date (for future solicitation): June 15, 2026
Additional Notes
This pre-solicitation includes one attachment, a purchase description, which details the technical specifications. The actual solicitation, with all remaining attachments and detailed instructions, will be posted separately on SAM.gov at a later date. The Government reserves the right to delay or cancel the solicitation. Any questions regarding this pre-solicitation must be emailed to Derrick Reynolds (derrick.l.reynolds2.civ@army.mil) and usarmy.rheinland-pfalz.409-contr-spt-bde.mbx.rco-bavaria-solicit@army.mil.