How to bid on commercial zero-turn mowers for FCC Yazoo City from the Department of Justice

What the agency is buying and why it matters

The Department of Justice needs to buy eight heavy-duty, commercial-grade zero-turn riding mowers for FCC Yazoo City in Mississippi. These mowers will be used to maintain 1,000 acres of institutional grounds, operating for 8 continuous hours daily, 5 to 7 days a week.

This is a 100% small-business set-aside opportunity, meaning only small businesses can bid. The agency is looking for mowers that can withstand extreme thermal loads and dusty environments, meeting or exceeding the performance of a John Deere Z930M platform.

Key dates and what happens at the deadline

The solicitation was published on July 29, 2026. Bids are due by August 7, 2026, at 1:00 PM ET (which is noon CST).

All bids must be submitted by email by this deadline. Late submissions will not be considered. The agency will evaluate bids based on compliance with technical specifications, warranty requirements, and delivery lead times.

Who this opportunity suits

This opportunity is specifically for small businesses that manufacture or supply lawn and garden tractor and home lawn mower equipment (NAICS Code 333112).

Vendors should be able to provide heavy-duty commercial zero-turn mowers with either a 60-inch or 54-inch cutting deck, meeting detailed performance, safety, and warranty requirements. Experience with commercial-grade equipment for high-hour, demanding environments is essential.

How to respond to this solicitation

To access the solicitation, click the “View original source” link on the portal. If you land on the portal’s homepage, click the link again to go directly to the bid. You may need a free account to view all documents.

Bidders must provide pricing and explicit delivery lead times for all line items on their company's official electronic bid form. You can bid on CLIN 0001A (60-inch deck) or CLIN 0001B (54-inch deck), with 60-inch decks preferred. Also include pricing for F.o.b. Destination Shipping (CLIN 0002) and an optional extended warranty (CLIN 0003) if not factory standard. All bids must be submitted by email.

Practical tips for a competitive response

Carefully review all mandatory technical specifications. Ensure your proposed mowers meet or exceed the John Deere Z930M baseline, especially regarding engine performance, cooling, fuel capacity, and deck construction. Clearly state how your equipment meets each requirement.

Pay close attention to the mandatory warranty requirements. Your bid must include a minimum commercial warranty of 36 months or 1,200 hours, with an explicit no-hour-limitation clause for the first 24 months. Bids not meeting this 24-month unlimited-hour coverage will be disqualified.

Complete the Offeror Representations and Certifications (FAR 52.212-3) electronically in SAM.gov. Ensure your delivery timeline is explicitly declared on your submitted bid form for each line item. Double-check that your bid form is official and electronic, as required.