37--ZERO TURN MOWER

Amendment / Modification

This amendment (0001) to solicitation 140G012600063, effective 03/10/2026, adds two items to the list of specifications:

• Minimum of ZT5400 Trans Axles.

• Requirement for a service location within 30 miles of Lafayette, Louisiana, capable of providing warranty and repair service.

• The "SUPPLIES/SERVICES" section is modified to include the above items.

• The purpose of this amendment is to add these specifications. Bidders should ensure their offers reflect these additions. The solicitation deadline is extended to 03/10/2026.

• For questions, contact Susan Ruggles at sruggles@usgs.gov.

Amendment / Modification

This amendment revises the minimum specifications for a zero-turn mower. Key changes include:

• Trans Axles: Requires a minimum of ZT5400 Trans Axles.
• Service Location: Mandates a service location within 30 miles of Lafayette, Louisiana, for warranty and repair services.

• Minimum Specifications (specifically regarding Trans Axles and service requirements).

Bidders must ensure their proposed zero-turn mowers meet these updated specifications, particularly the ZT5400 Trans Axles and the proximity of the service location to Lafayette, Louisiana. This may impact product selection and service network planning for proposals.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for the purchase of a Zero Turn Radius Mower to be delivered to the USGS National Wetlands Research Center in Lafayette, LA. The government is procuring this equipment to meet their operational needs.

• Product: Zero Turn Radius Mower

• Delivery Location: 700 Cajundome Blvd, Lafayette, LA 70506

• Minimum Specifications:

  • Power Train Engine: Kawasaki® FX series, Kohler Command Pro or Vanguard (Gasoline engine only)
  • Horsepower: 25 minimum
  • Deck Size: 52-inch width only
  • Mechanical Deck Material: 7-gauge metal thickness minimum

• Documentation: All offers must include detailed documentation and indicate the country of origin.

• Solicitation Number: 140G012600063

• Issue Date: 03/10/2026

• Offer Due Date: 03/20/2026 1700 ED

• Delivery Date: 05/08/2026

• NAICS Code: 333112 (Industrial and Commercial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance)

• Size Standard: 1,500 employees

• Submission: Offers must be submitted by the due date specified. The solicitation number, offeror's name, address, telephone number, technical description, warranty terms, price, discount terms, "remit to" address, representations and certifications, and acknowledgment of amendments are required.

• Evaluation: The government will award a contract to the responsible offeror whose quotation is most advantageous, considering price and other factors. The evaluation factors are Technical Compliance and Price. The award will be made to the lowest priced quotation that receives an "acceptable" rating in Technical Compliance.

• The acquisition is set aside for Small Business.

• For questions regarding this solicitation, contact Susan Ruggles at sruggles@usgs.gov.

• The contract incorporates FAR clauses by reference, including those related to System for Award Management (SAM), Contract Terms and Conditions, and various statutory and executive order requirements.