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RFQ 1232SA26Q0555.pdf | Apr 30, 2026 |
John Deere 5075E, or comparable
Contact and place of performance
Richard Hawthorne
Morris, MN 56267
USA
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 1232SA26Q0555 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for a 50hp tractor with autosteer. This acquisition&nb...
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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. 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:
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 [email protected], NO LATER THAN 1:00 p. m. ET, May 6th, 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 [email protected] , NO LATER THAN 5:00 p. m. ET, May 7th, 2026.
Delivery Address:
USDA-ARS, North Central Soil Conservation Research Lab
803 Iowa Ave
Morris, MN 56267
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Research Service (ARS) has issued solicitation 1232SA26Q0555 as a total small business set-aside (SBA) for the procurement of a utility tractor. This requirement is categorized under NAICS 333111, Farm Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing, and PSC 2420, WHEELED TRACTORS. The agency intends to award a single contract for a 50hp tractor with autosteer capabilities, specifically a John Deere 5075E or a comparable model, to be delivered to the North Central Soil Conservation Research Lab in Morris, Minnesota.
The tractor must meet several technical specifications, including a 50+ hp diesel engine, a 12F/12R Power Shuttle transmission, and GPS/Autosteer technology compatible with JD StarFire 7500 and G5 systems. Required features include a climate-controlled cab with an air suspension seat, a 540/1000 PTO, and a minimum 24-month or 2,000-hour warranty. The contract also requires a trade-in credit for a 1999 John Deere 5210 and the availability of a local service center within 60 miles of the performance location.
Quotations are due by 5:00 p.m. ET on May 7, 2026, and must be submitted to Richard Hawthorne. Submissions must include technical documentation with a "meets/does not meet" statement, total pricing inclusive of shipping, and an estimated delivery timeline. The government will evaluate offers based on price and technical capability to determine the best value, reserving the right to select a superior technical solution even if it is not the lowest priced. Any questions regarding this solicitation must be received via email by 1:00 p.m. ET on May 6, 2026.
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