Opportunity
SAM #1333ND26QNB190431
NIST Solicitation for Compact Articulated Tractor System with Attachments and Training
Buyer
DEPT OF COMMERCE NIST
Posted
August 12, 2026
Respond By
August 21, 2026
Identifier
1333ND26QNB190431
NAICS
423820, 333111
NIST's Office of Facilities and Property Management is seeking a compact articulated tractor system and a comprehensive set of attachments for its Gaithersburg campus: - Government Buyer: - National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), Office of Facilities and Property Management, Grounds Services and Support - OEMs Highlighted: - Ventrac (tractor and attachments) - Kubota (D902 diesel engine) - Products and Quantities: - 1x Compact Articulated Tractor System (Ventrac 4520Y with Kubota D902 engine or equivalent) - 1x 3-point hitch kit and accessory package (3-point hitch kit 70.4160-99 or equal) - 1x Ballpark groomer package (DR540/39.55285 or equal) - 1x Ballpark renovator attachment (DG550/39.55280 or equal) - 1x Edger attachment (ED202/39.55332 or equal) - 1x Power broom attachment (KJ520/39.55401 or equal) - 1x Enclosed cab package (Cab kit KW454/70.2018 or equal) - 1x Drop spreader attachment (SA252/70.2017 or equal) - 1x V-blade snow plow attachment (SE530/39.55275 or equal) - 1x Snow blower attachment (KX523 52 inch/39.55427 or equal) - 1x Power rake attachment (KG540/39.55436 or equal) - 1x Flail mower attachment (MY722 72 inch/39.55149 or equal) - 1x Turbine blower attachment (ET202/39.55341 or equal) - 1x Canopy and fan package (Canopy kit 70.4169 and canopy fan 70.4170 or equal) - 1x Digital slope gauge (70.4140 or equal) - 1x Set of operator, parts, and service manuals (all equipment) - Services: - On-site demonstration and training for up to six users by an authorized manufacturer's representative - Notable Requirements: - All equipment must be new, delivered FOB Destination to NIST Gaithersburg - Minimum two-year warranty on all items - Training must be provided at or shortly after delivery - All attachments must be compatible with the tractor system - Manuals must be provided in English, hard copy or electronic - The procurement is a total small business set-aside and will be awarded as a firm-fixed price contract to the lowest price technically acceptable offer.
Description
Combined Synopsis/Solicitation NOTICE
Solicitation Number: 1333ND26QNB190431
Title: Compact Articulated Tractor System and Attachments
Agency/Office: National Institute of Standards & Technology
Location: National Institute of Standards and Technology, Gaithersburg Campus, 100 Bureau Drive, Gaithersburg, MD 20899
Classification Code: 2420
NAICS Code: 333111
Description(s):
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products or commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in RFO subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.
The National Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST) intends to issue a request for quotation (RFQ) for Compact Articulated Tractor System and Attachments at the NIST Gaithersburg Campus at Gaithersburg, Maryland.
This acquisition is for a firm-fixed price purchase order, solicited, evaluated, awarded, and administered using the procedures of RFO Part 12. The contractor under the resulting contract will be responsible for the commercial product in accordance with the Requirements Document.
The Government anticipates awarding a single Firm-Fixed Price contract with contract line items for one new Ventrac 4520Y Tractor with a Kubota D902 diesel engine, or equal compact articulated tractor system, with enclosed cab and heat, compatible attachments and accessories, equivalent to the listed below, manuals, warranty, FOB Destination delivery, and training.
This procurement is posted to promote competition to the maximum extent practicable. This procurement is a competitive, total small business set-aside. The NAICS code for this project is 333111, “Farm Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing” and the size standard is 1,250 employees.
This procurement is being solicited and awarded on a competitive basis for commercial products. Award of the Contract will be made to the proposal offering the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable and based upon the evaluation factors and evaluation scheme to be detailed in the RFQ.
The anticipated delivery requirements are to deliver the product in accordance with the Requirements Document by three months, or as soon as possible, after purchase order award.
Submission of questions are due August 17, 2026, No Later Than 2:00PM EST. The Proposal Due Date is August 21, 2026, No Later Than 10:00AM EST. Award is anticipated to be on or about September 2026.
The solicitation will be available to download via this website only (https://www.sam.gov/).
Interested parties are responsible for downloading their own copy of the solicitation and associated documents. It is the responsibility of each to monitor https://www.sam.gov/ for any amendments or other information related to this solicitation.
National Institute of Standards and Technology
Gaithersburg Campus
100 Bureau Drive
Gaithersburg, MD 20899