Low-profile utility tractor with a three-point hitch / PTO capability and loader

This is a pre-solicitation notice and not a request for quotes, bids, or proposals.  The purpose of this is to give industry a heads-up that a requirement will be forthcoming.  A solicitation will be posted that includes further requirement specifications and contract terms and conditions.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), St. Paul District has a requirement for a contractor to provide a low-profile utility tractor with a three-point hitch / PTO capability and loader.  This procurement will include delivery to the Lac Qui Parle Project office located in Watson, Minnesota. 

It is estimated that this project will be solicited within the next couple of days.    

The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this project will be 333120, Construction Machine Manufacturing with a size standard of 1,250 employees.

The resulting contract shall be a Firm, Fixed-Price contract.

The solicitation shall be a Total Small Business set-aside. 

The solicitation will be a request for quote (RFQ).

The following is a brief description of the product specifications.  They will be further defined in the forthcoming solicitation.

Tractor Specifications

• Rated Engine Power: Minimum 100 HPPTO: minimum 540 RPM  
• PTO Horsepower: minimum 45 HP
• 3 Point Linkage – Category 2
• Remote Hydraulic Ports:
  • Minimum 2 ports
• Cab: Hard Enclosed Cabin with Heater & Air Conditioning

• Drive Type: Mechanical Front Wheel Drive
• Cab Height: Maximum of 100”

• Engine Block Heater

Attachment Specifications

Loader: 1,800 lb minimum lift capacity

Hydraulics- 3rd function Hydraulics

Loader Lift Height: 109” minimum

Material Bucket:  1 x bucket (quick detach) -  minimum width 72”

This synopsis is not a request for quotes, proposals, or bids. This is a notice that a solicitation for a competitive acquisition for the award of one firm-fixed price contract is intended to be issued via Contract Opportunities (https://sam.gov/content/opportunities) in the near future. The specifications will be detailed in the solicitation. This announcement is for information and planning purposes only and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government, implied or otherwise, to issue a solicitation or award a contract.

This is a pre-solicitation notice, and as such, any additional information as to the size and/or scope of the project will not be available until the issuance of the RFQ.

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