104 Inch Zero Turn Mower

The Department of the Army Michigan Army National Guard is procuring a single 104-inch zero turn mower through solicitation W50S8525QA036. The mower must meet specific salient characteristics including a rear discharge 104-inch mowing deck with minimum blade tip speeds of 15,800 rpm for wing decks and 15,500 rpm for the center deck, a minimum 40 horsepower air-cooled motor with electronic fuel injection, and a 12-gallon fuel tank capacity. Additional mandatory features include parking brakes integrated with steering levers, cutting heights ranging from one to five and a half inches, hydraulic deck lift, five cutting blades, electric power take-off, and accessory kits including beacon, light, mulch, and premium anti-scalp components. The solicitation was issued on July 23, 2025, with offers due by 12:00 PM on August 1, 2025. The procurement includes an unfunded disclosure indicating that funds are not presently available but are anticipated to become available prior to September 30, 2025.

This procurement is designated as a total small business set-aside with a 100% Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) designation. The solicitation seeks to acquire a single zero turn mower unit, making this a relatively small-scale procurement focused on meeting specific operational requirements for grounds maintenance. The place of performance is Harrison Township, Michigan, with delivery to Selfridge Air National Guard Base where the Roads and Grounds department will conduct inspection and acceptance. The mower must include semi-pneumatic tire/wheel assemblies and both operators' and maintenance manuals as part of the complete package. The procurement falls under NAICS code 333112 for Lawn and Garden Tractor and Home Lawn and Garden Equipment Manufacturing and PSC code 2420 for Tractors, Wheeled.