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JOHN DEERE Z997M/Z997R - RILEY - TRADE IN REQ

DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE ARMY.AMC.ACC.MISSION INSTALLATION CONTRACTING COMMAND.419TH CSB.W6QM MICC-FT DRUM · Response deadline: Mon, 19 Oct 2026

What the government is buying

The U.S. Army's Mission and Installation Contracting Command (MICC) at Fort Drum is procuring a John Deere Z997M or Z997R riding lawn mower for Riley, with a trade-in requirement included in the acquisition. This is a commercial item purchase for grounds maintenance equipment.

The Z997M and Z997R are commercial zero-turn mowers in John Deere's ZTrak series, typically used for large-area turf maintenance. The Z997R generally offers a larger deck option and more powerful engine configuration than the Z997M. Both are diesel-powered machines designed for professional landscaping and municipal applications, including military installation grounds. The "trade in req" notation indicates the government expects to exchange existing equipment as partial consideration—see the solicitation for specific trade-in terms, equipment condition requirements, and valuation methodology.

This acquisition falls under NAICS 333112 (Lawn and Garden Tractor and Home Lawn and Garden Equipment Manufacturing), which covers commercial turf and grounds care equipment.

Key facts

Who can bid

This opportunity is set aside exclusively for small businesses under NAICS 333112. To qualify, your business must:

• Meet the Small Business Administration's size standard for NAICS 333112 (typically 1,000 employees; verify current thresholds at SBA.gov/size-standards)
• Be registered and active in SAM.gov with valid UPIK/Cage code
• Have the Z997M or Z997R model available for delivery, or demonstrate ability to source it as a dealer/authorized distributor
• Be prepared to accept the government's trade-in equipment under the terms specified in the solicitation

John Deere equipment is sold through authorized dealer networks. If you are not an authorized John Deere dealer, you may need to partner with one or demonstrate alternative sourcing. The solicitation will indicate whether dealer authorization is required.

How to put together a competitive bid

Pricing strategy: Research John Deere's commercial pricing for the Z997M and Z997R configurations. Factor in the trade-in credit the government expects—the net price after trade-in allowance will likely be the evaluated price. Obtain the trade-in equipment specifications from the solicitation to assess resale or salvage value.

Delivery and fulfillment: Confirm your ability to deliver to Fort Drum or the specified location within any required timeframes. Commercial equipment purchases typically involve standard manufacturer warranties; clarify whether extended warranties or service packages are evaluable.

Past performance: If you have prior federal or commercial contracts for grounds equipment supply, highlight on-time delivery and customer satisfaction. MICC evaluations often consider past performance even for simplified acquisitions.

Required documentation: See the solicitation for mandatory representations including FAR 52.219-1 small business representation, SAM registration proof, and any Buy American Act or Trade Agreements Act certifications applicable to commercial mowers.

Next steps

1. Read the full solicitation on SAM.gov using solicitation number W911S227U0028—it contains the trade-in equipment description, exact model specifications, delivery requirements, and evaluation criteria not available in synopsis metadata.

2. Verify your SAM.gov registration is active through at least the response deadline.

3. Submit your offer before October 19, 2026 at 10:30 AM Central Time—late submissions are inadmissible in federal contracting.

4. Contact the contracting officer listed in the full solicitation with any questions; do not rely on this summary for binding requirements.

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