USGS EROS Utility Lawn Tractor

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for the procurement of an "Utility Lawn Tractor". The government is seeking open market firm-fixed discounted pricing for this item.

• One (1) Utility Lawn Tractor.

• The tractor must meet the specifications outlined in the "Technical Specifications" document, which is referenced as an attachment.

• The delivery timeframe is "120 Days After Receipt of Order".

• Delivery is "FOB DESTINATION".

• The contract type is implied to be firm-fixed price based on the request for "firm-fixed discounted pricing".

• Quotations must be submitted to the issuing office (USGS National Acquisition Branch, Reston VA) by close of business on 06/03/2026 at 1300 ED.

• The evaluation criteria is "lowest price technically acceptable".

• Offers must include product literature or other documents to demonstrate compliance with technical specifications.

• The period for acceptance of offers is 30 calendar days from the date specified for receipt of offers.

• The RFQ does not explicitly state a small business set-aside. It indicates "IS NOT A SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE" in the header.

• Bidders unable to quote are requested to indicate so and return the form.

• This request does not commit the Government to pay any costs incurred in the preparation of the submission.

• Standard Form 18 (Rev. 6/1995) is used for this RFQ.

• The "Technical Specifications" document is a key attachment that bidders must review.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document outlines the technical specifications for a replacement utility lawn tractor for the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Earth Resources Observation and Science (EROS) Center in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. The procurement aims to replace an existing 2008 John Deere Model 1445 utility lawn tractor. The new tractor must be a brand name or equal (BNE) to the John Deere 1575 Utility Tractor and be capable of operating existing John Deere equipment designed for the Model 1445.

• The tractor must be compatible with the following existing attachments: 72" mower deck (two units), 60" snowblower (two units), and a Heavy Duty Broom.

• All materials and equipment must meet Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. (UL) standards.

• The manufacturer must regularly produce this equipment and have manufactured it for at least three years.

• Products must have been in satisfactory operation on similar installations for at least two years.

• Furnished materials must be of current production, with available replacement parts.

• The tractor must be a single manufacturer's product if multiple units of the same class are required.

• The tractor is intended for Snow Removal and Yard Maintenance.

• Key specifications include a 37.4 HP diesel engine, hydrostatic power train, 4-wheel drive with differential lock, and a 120-day ARO delivery.

• A 24-month warranty is required.

• Not explicitly detailed in this technical specifications document. Refer to the main solicitation for submission and evaluation criteria.

• Not specified in this document.

• The document lists detailed engine, fuel system, electrical, power train, PTO, hydraulics, steering, brakes, tire size, dimensions, ROPS, and optional features.

• Delivery Address: USGS EROS Data Center, 47914 252nd Street, Sioux Falls SD 57198.