The Department of Agriculture, specifically the Agricultural Research Service (ARS), is seeking quotes for the procurement of an agricultural sprayer with specific operational requirements. The sprayer must feature a tank capacity of at least 1,000 gallons and an 80-foot boom, with additional specifications outlined in the solicitation documents. This equipment is crucial for agricultural research and operations at the USDA-ARS Chapman Research Farm in Maine. Interested vendors must submit their quotations by September 15, 2025, at 6:30 AM Central Time, and can direct inquiries to David Reynolds at david.reynolds2@usda.gov. The procurement is unrestricted, with a focus on the Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable (LPTA) offers, and requires compliance with various Federal Acquisition Regulations.

Attachment 1 - Minimum Specifications.docx

This document outlines the minimum specifications for equipment required in a government solicitation, likely an RFP. Key requirements include a tank capacity of at least 1000 gallons, an 80-foot boom, and a tongue length of less than 12 feet, specifically noting limited equipment storage space. These specifications are crucial for prospective bidders to ensure their proposed equipment meets the necessary operational and spatial constraints for the project.

Sol_1232SA25Q0866.pdf

This government solicitation (1232SA25Q0866) from the USDA ARS Acquisition and Property D is a Request for Quote (RFQ) for an agricultural sprayer with an 80-foot boom. The offer due date is September 15, 2025, at 6:30 AM CT. The acquisition is unrestricted, with a NAICS code of 333111 and a size standard of 1,250. The contract will be awarded to the offeror with the Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable (LPTA) offer. Technical acceptability requires meeting all solicitation requirements, submitting all requested documents, and having an “acceptable” past performance rating. The file details various Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Agriculture General Acquisition Regulation (AGAR) clauses incorporated by reference, covering areas such as System for Award Management, telecommunications restrictions, small business utilization, labor standards, and electronic payment requirements. Offerors must complete and sign the SF1449 form, provide a pricing document including delivery, and submit proof of being an original manufacturer or authorized dealer. Invoices must be submitted electronically through the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP).

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial item with commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in FAR subpart 12.6 and FAR Part 13, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number is 12805B25Q0866 and is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). This solicitation document incorporates those provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2025-05. The associated NAICS Code is 333111 and the Small Business Size Standard is 1250 Employees.  This is an unrestricted procurement.

The USDA, Agricultural Research Service, located at Chapman, ME, has a for an agricultural sprayer.  See attachment 1 for minimum specifications.  The Government intends to award a firm fixed price purchase order.

The requirements are in further detail in the solicitation and minimum specifications document (Attachment 1).

The DELIVERY ADDRESS is:

USDA-ARS Chapman Research Farm  
980 Carvell Road  
Chapman ME  04757

DOCUMENTS TO BE INCLUDED IN QUOTE:  In order to be considered for award, Offerors shall respond by:

1) Addressing all of the requirements of the RFQ.

2) Have an Active SAM.gov registration and complete the Representations in FAR 52.204-24; the Representation and Certification section should also be completed electronically in the System for Award Management (SAM) at www.sam.gov.

Any amendment and documents related to this procurement will be available electronically at the Government Point of Entry (sam.gov).

FAR clauses 52.212-1, 52.212-2, 52.212-3, 52.212-4 and 52.212-5 (and any addenda to those clauses) are included in the attached clauses and provisions document.  Additionally, other contract requirements and terms/conditions can be located in the same document.

The Government anticipates award of a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose quote conforms to the specifications that will be the most advantageous to the Government in accordance with FAR 13.106-2 considering three major areas: technical acceptance, past performance and price.  Quotes will be evaluated by performing a comparative evaluation in accordance with FAR 13.106-2(b)(3) to determine which quote represents the best as a whole.  The Government has the discretion to accept other than the lowest priced quote that provides additional benefits.

All sources wishing to quote shall furnish a quotation by 6:30 a.m. Central Time, on or before Sep 15, 2025. Quotations are to be sent via email to David W. Reynolds at david.reynolds2@usda.gov.

Failure to provide the required information in the requested format may result in quotes not being considered for award.

Attached Provisions/Clauses apply to this RFQ and any subsequent award.

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