Remote Slope 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 United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) - Chicago District is issuing a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for a Remote Slope Mower. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity. The Government will consider remote slope mowers that do not include all optional features, with selection based on the best value technically acceptable through base requirements. Responses are due February 4, 2026.
Scope of Work
The Government is seeking vendors to provide a remote slope mower. This is a new requirement with no prior procurement history. The selection process will prioritize the best value mower that meets the base technical requirements, even if it lacks some optional features.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (RFQ)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Product/Service Code: 3750 (Gardening Implements And Tools)
- Response Due: February 4, 2026, 8:00 PM UTC (3:00 PM CST)
- Questions Due: February 2, 2026, 10:00 AM CST
- Published Date: January 30, 2026
- Estimated Award Date: February 2026
Submission Requirements
All responses must be submitted electronically via the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) system. No other transmission methods (email, fax, mail, hand-carried) will be accepted. Offerors must be registered and active in the System for Award Management (SAM) and registered with PIEE to access the solicitation and submit a quote. Detailed PIEE registration instructions are available, requiring selection of the 'SOL-Solicitation' dropdown and 'Proposal Manager' role.
Technical Difficulties & Questions
For PIEE system technical difficulties, contact the PIEE helpdesk directly (866-618-5988). In the unlikely event of a PIEE system outage, offerors must immediately notify the Contracting Officer with evidence; an alternate submission method may be authorized with prior written approval. All questions regarding the solicitation, other than system issues, must be submitted to James Parizek via email (James.P.Parizek@usace.army.mil) by the deadline, including the solicitation number W912P626QA012 in the subject line. The Government will not reimburse offerors for their submission.