HALE Equipment

The National Park Service is procuring one commercial-grade riding lawn mower for Haleakala National Park in Hawaii through solicitation number 140P8225Q0031. The park requires this heavy-duty equipment to maintain over 25 acres of lawn in the rainforest environment of the Kipahulu District, necessitating twice-weekly mowing operations. The specifications mandate a minimum 36 HP diesel engine, 4WD capability, rollover protection system, hydrostatic power steering, and a 60-inch side discharge mower deck with adjustable cutting heights, all complying with EPA Tier IV emission regulations. The government will evaluate quotes using a lowest price technically acceptable approach, considering both price and technical capability to award to the most advantageous responsible offeror. Quotes are due by 11:59 PM Hawaii Time on August 15, 2025, with the anticipated performance period running from September 8, 2025, to December 7, 2025.

This procurement is designated as a total small business set-aside with a size standard of 1,500 employees under NAICS code 333112 for Lawn and Garden Tractor Manufacturing. The single lawn mower must be delivered to a manufacturer's authorized dealer on the island of Maui by December 7, 2025, where park personnel will conduct inspection and receive orientation before transporting the equipment to the remote Kipahulu District. The contractor must provide full assembly, comprehensive documentation including operation and maintenance manuals, two complete key sets, and a 24-month manufacturer's warranty covering materials and workmanship. Offerors must maintain active SAM.gov registration and submit detailed company information, signed acknowledgements, and product cut sheets demonstrating compliance with technical specifications. No incumbent contractor or award value information is specified in the solicitation documents.