Center Pivot Replacement

Amendment 0001: RFQ is being amended to add an "Additional Questions and Answers" document only.  No other changes have been made.

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Description -

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Part 12.  This announcement constitutes the only solicitation.  Quotations are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. 

Solicitation number 1232SA26Q0390 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for a Center Pivot Replacement.

This acquisition  is set-aside for small business concerns.  The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 333111  The small business size standard is 1250 employees  This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside.  All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency. 

Statement of Requirement

The USDA Agricultural Research Service requires the procurement and turnkey installation of a new center pivot irrigation system to replace a damaged unit at the Roman L. Hurska U.S. Meat Animal Research Center (USMARC) in Clay County, Nebraska. The project calls for a hot-dipped galvanized, seven-tower system featuring GPS-ready VRI sector programming and specialized sprinkler packages, with completion expected within 30 to 45 days of award. For detailed specifications, refer to the provided Statement of Work.

Award Type

The Government intends to make one award from this solicitation.  Therefore, to be considered responsive, contractors must submit pricing for all items.

Evaluation and Basis for Award

The provision at FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation—Commercial Products and Commercial Services

is not applicable to this solicitation.  In lieu of this provision, quotes will be evaluated in accordance with FAR 12.203 based on the criteria listed below.  Award will be made to the offeror representing the best value to the Government.

The Government will conduct a comparative evaluation of quotes to select the Contractor that is best suited to fulfill the requirement. The evaluation factors are: Price and Technical Capability. Technical Capability will be evaluated based on the offeror’s ability to meet the salient characteristics of the pivot system, including the accuracy of the proposed sprinkler package and the system’s ability to navigate existing field obstacles (water tanks/fences).  The Government reserves the right to select a quote that represents a superior technical solution, even if it is not the lowest priced.

Submission Requirements:

To be considered, provide a quote on company letterhead including:

• Vendor Details: SAM.gov UEI Number.
• Technical Documentation: Descriptive material and a "meets/does not meet" statement for the minimum specifications.
• Pricing: Provide a Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) for the turnkey project. This price must be F.O.B. Destination and include all equipment, shipping, installation labor, the concrete pad (if required), and all necessary hookups.
• Timeline: Estimated lead time/completion date.
• Validity: Quote must be valid for at least 60 days.

Offerors shall identify where the offered item meets or does not meet each of the Government's functional and performance minimum specifications listed herein.

Please ensure all email correspondence includes the solicitation number in the subject line.  Emails without the RFQ number in the subject line may not be seen, read, and /or reviewed and therefore disqualified from consideration.

QUESTIONS REGARDING THIS RFQ ARE DUE TO RICHARD HAWTHORNE at Richard.hawthorne@usda.gov, NO LATER THAN 1:00 p. m. ET, April 7th, 2026. Questions will only be accepted via email and WILL NOT be answered if received after this date/time.

QUOTES REGARDING THIS RFQ ARE DUE TO RICHARD HAWTHORNE at Richard.hawthorne@usda.gov , NO LATER THAN 5:00 p. m. ET, April 13th, 2026.

Place of Performance:

USDA – ARS - USMARC

844 Road 313

Clay Center, NE 68933

Site Visit Information

• Date/Time: 9am, Friday 4/3/26
• Meeting Location: 844 Road 313,Clay Center, NE 68933
• POC for Access: Danny Trausch, 402-762-4120, danny.trausch@usda.gov
• Inquiries: The POC is for site visit coordination and physical access only. The POC is not authorized to discuss the RFQ, technical specifications, or contract terms. All formal inquiries and Requests for Information (RFIs) must be submitted in writing to the Contract Specialist at Richard.hawthorne@usda.gov. Any information obtained from unauthorized sources is unofficial and non-binding. Bidders who attempt to bypass formal RFI procedures or seek an unfair competitive advantage through unauthorized technical contact may have their proposals found non-responsive.