Zero Turn Lawn Mowers

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Background This solicitation is issued by the U.S. Army for the procurement of Zero Turn Lawn Mowers as part of their mission to maintain operational readiness and efficiency in their facilities. The contract aims to acquire commercial products that meet specific performance and quality standards, ensuring that the Army has reliable equipment for landscaping and maintenance tasks. This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside, encouraging participation from small businesses. Work Details The contract includes the following items: 1. **61 Inch Zero Turn Mower with Overhead Canopy** - **Quantity**: 2 each - **Salient Characteristics**: - Engine Type: Kawasaki FX1000 Vertical shaft mounted engine with Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI) only; Horsepower: 35-38 HP; Fuel Type/Capacity: Unleaded/13 Gallon. - Drive Line: Hydraulic drive with Hydro-gear ZT5400 transaxle, two-speed - 16cc pumps; 21cc Drive Motors; Hydraulic Drive Torque: Continuous - 498 ft-lb | Max Torque - 587 ft-lb. - Drive Tires: 24x14-R12 Radial; Front Tires: 13x6.5-R6 Radial with No Flat front tires. - Features include a 4-point iso-mounted mid-back seat, adjustable steering levers, control panel with LCD display, keyless ignition, and a tri-plated cutter deck constructed of steel. - Deck Size: 61 inches; Deck Depth: Foot Operated with Shock Assist; Cut Height adjustable from 1.5" to 6". - Weight: 1364-1392 lbs; Dimensions: Length 85.5", Height 67" with folding ROPS and aluminum overhead canopy. 2. **Spare Set of Replacement Blades** - **Quantity**: 2 sets - **Salient Characteristics**: Spare set of replacement blades compatible with the specified mower. 3. **Engine Service Maintenance Kit** - **Quantity**: 2 kits - **Salient Characteristics**: Maintenance kit for servicing the engine of the specified mower. Period of Performance Preferred delivery time is within 30 days after award. Place of Performance F.O.B. destination, specific delivery locations will be determined upon contract award. Bidder Requirements Bidders must be small businesses as this is a Total Small Business Set-Aside (SBA). Additionally, bidders must provide new equipment only; used or remanufactured products will not be accepted. Bidders must also comply with Buy American Act requirements and certify the country of origin for all line items. Incumbent Analysis (see Incumbents section for more detail) The prior award W911S224P0357 was awarded to Gaithersburg Farmers Supply for $13,544 (03/25/24–06/25/24) for a ride-on zero turn lawn mower (BZS54FS73). This appears to be closely related to the current requirement for zero turn lawn mowers, since both involve the same general class of ride-on zero turn equipment intended for facility landscaping/maintenance use. The current solicitation’s focus on specific mower configurations and included spare blades and an engine service kit suggests a continuation of acquiring similar mower hardware rather than a substantially different type of equipment.