Remote Controlled Mower - Hot Springs NP

The Department of the Interior National Park Service Midwest Region is soliciting proposals for a remote controlled mower to be used at Hot Springs National Park. This procurement falls under the Construction Machinery Manufacturing NAICS code 333120 and Harvesting Equipment PSC code 3720, indicating the government seeks specialized lawn maintenance equipment capable of remote operation for park grounds management. The solicitation was posted on July 22, 2025, with responses due by July 28, 2025, providing potential contractors with a tight six-day response window. The evaluation criteria and specific technical requirements for the remote controlled mower are detailed in the attached solicitation document Sol_140P6225Q0009.pdf. Contractors must demonstrate their ability to provide equipment suitable for the unique terrain and operational needs of a national park environment.

This opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside, restricting competition to qualified small business entities and supporting the government's socioeconomic contracting goals. The solicitation does not identify any incumbent contractors or provide specific award value ranges in the summary information provided. The place of performance is Hot Springs National Park, which will require the selected contractor to consider logistics for equipment delivery and potential installation or training requirements at this Arkansas location. Given the specialized nature of remote controlled mowing equipment and the national park setting, contractors will need to address factors such as noise levels, environmental impact, and terrain compatibility in their proposals. The compressed timeline suggests this may be an urgent operational need for the park's grounds maintenance program.