High-capacity soil batch mixer

This amendment (1232SA26Q0462, Amendment 0001) to a solicitation issued by USDA ARS Acquisition and Property D, located at 5601 Sunnyside Avenue, RM 3-2102, Beltsville MD 20705, aims to incorporate the mandatory contract clause FAR 52.222-90, "Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors (Apr 2026)," as required by Executive Order 14398. The amendment also outlines procedures for offerors to acknowledge its receipt, including by completing and returning copies, acknowledging on the offer, or through separate communication. Failure to acknowledge receipt by the specified hour and date may result in the rejection of an offer. The effective date of this amendment is April 21, 2026.

This government Request for Quote (RFQ) 1232SA26Q0462 from the USDA, ARS, PWA seeks a Model SD-3 Super Duty Batch Mixer (18 cu ft. mixer) to produce high-capacity soil growing mix for 80,000 to 120,000 potato seedlings. The mixer must handle a mix up to 60% sand (47 lbs/cu. ft.), have an easily operated discharge chute, 2/3 to 3/4 cubic yard capacity, and an auger with sawtooth-edged paddles and water spray nozzles for moistening. The solicitation is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 333111 with a 1,250-employee size standard. Quotes are due by 04/28/2026 at 1200 ET and will be evaluated on technical acceptability and fair and reasonable price, with award going to the highest technically rated offeror with acceptable past performance. Delivery is required by 08/01/2026 to Aberdeen, ID.