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Questions and Answers

Question # Question Answer Date Received 1 For the requirement to safely and continuously traverse slopes of at least 37 degrees in wet conditions, what manufacturer documentation or test evidence will the Government consider sufficient?

Manufacturer technical specifications, independently verified test data, or a formal certification demonstrating the mower's capability to safely and continuously operate on slopes of at least 37 degrees in wet conditions will be considered sufficient. Promotional videos may supplement but will not be accepted as the sole proof of compliance.

8/24/2026

2 For the automatic shutdown upon mower tip-over, must the machine shut down at a specified angle before an actual rollover, and what documentation is required to demonstrate compliance?

The mower must be equipped with a factory-installed automatic shutdown system that engages in a tip-over event. Offerors must provide manufacturer documentation detailing this safety feature, such as a technical manual or specification sheet. This documentation should describe the system's function, including the conditions under which it activates.

8/24/2026

3 Does a factory-installed operating indicator or warning light satisfy the visibility requirement, or is a dedicated strobe specifically required?

A factory-installed operating indicator light is acceptable, provided it is visible to an operator from all angles up to the maximum remote control distance of 1,000 feet. This is to ensure the operator can visually confirm the mower's operational status from a safe distance.

8/24/2026

4 The purchase description states that access to a local authorized service center is preferred. Will service-center proximity be evaluated as a technical factor, and, if so, is there a maximum acceptable distance from Madison, Wisconsin?

Access to a local authorized service center is a preferred lifecycle serviceability feature and will be evaluated as a non-price techincal factor.

While no maximum distance is set, closer proximity to Madison, WI will be considered more favorable. Vendors should provide the address and contact information for their proposed service center.

8/24/2026

5 If the Government requests a pre-award demonstration, must it occur at the Madison delivery location? Please also confirm whether the offeror would be responsible for all demonstration transportation and related costs.

Demonstration at delivery location is preferred but would travel within 20 miles. It is part of the evaluation and vendor is responsible for associated costs.

8/24/2026

6 Will the receiving location have a loading dock or forklift capable of unloading a tracked mower weighing approximately 2,000–2,400 pounds, or should the contractor include liftgate or other unloading service?

Receiving location has a loading dock and forklift for unloading. 8/24/2026

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7 Is operator orientation or training required at delivery, or is this a supply-only requirement provided the mower is delivered fully assembled and ready for immediate operation?

Yes, basic operator training is required at the delivery location. The training must cover, at a minimum: safe operation, remote control pairing, startup/shutdown procedures, routine field maintenance, and safety system overviews.

Because this training session will occur on-site, the contractor is permitted to perform final assembly, configuration, and operational testing at the delivery location prior to conducting the training.

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