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This is a Sources Sought Notice for a compact articulated tractor system and attachments for NIST's Gaithersburg campus. The system must be capable of year-round grounds maintenance, including mowing, sports field maintenance, edging, sweeping, snow removal, spreading, power raking, turbine blowing, and pond bank/slope maintenance. The reference product is the Ventrac **** with specific attachments. Equal products will be considered if they meet or exceed the salient characteristics. The contractor shall provide the tractor, attachments, manuals, warranty, FOB destination delivery, and training. Delivery lead time is three months or as soon as possible after contract award. Training for up to six users is required within three days of delivery. The warranty period is a minimum of two years for the tractor and all attachments. Payment is Net 30 days after delivery, acceptance, and successful completion of training. NIST is a restricted campus requiring identification badges and vehicle registration for access. Deliveries are accepted Monday-Friday, 6:00 am to 3:30 pm. Interested small businesses should submit a capabilities package by July 8, 2026, 5 pm ET.
Lead time is three months, or as soon as possible after contract award. Lead time: three months, or as soon as possible after contract award based upon build time of the system and the attachments.
Payment is Net 30 days after delivery, acceptance, and successful completion of training. The contractor shall be paid, in accordance with net 30day payment terms, upon receipt and acceptance of a proper invoice, in accordance with the following schedule: **** after delivery and acceptance by the tpoc of ventrac **** and all attachments, and 2. after the successful completion of the demonstration and training section set forth in this document, and 3. after receiving an invoice submitted properly, iaw the purchase order terms and conditions.
A minimum of two years for the tractor and all supplied attachments and accessories. Minimum twoyear warranty for the tractorpower unit and all supplied attachments and accessories.
Interested parties should submit a brief capabilities package addressing ability to acquire and deliver, provide repair parts and service, company profile, and evidence of small business status. The capabilities package requested under this sources sought notice is not expected to be a proposal, but rather a short statement regarding the companys ability to demonstrate existing expertise and experience in relation to this procurement.
Failure to submit all requested information may result in a contractor not being considered as an interested small business concern. Failure to submit all information requested may result in a contractor not being considered as an interested small business concern.
