A04_FY26 Vacuum Tanker Specification 1232SA26Q0613.docx
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This is a specification document for the procurement of one pull-type, 2500-gallon vacuum tanker with scraper wings by the USDA-Dairy Forage Research Farm in Prairie du Sac, Wisconsin. The equipment must be brand name or equal to the Loewen Honey Vac Model 2500 and capable of suctioning dairy manure from concrete barn floors. Key technical specifications include: PTO-driven operation at 540 RPM with constant velocity, minimum 2500-gallon capacity, 6-inch or greater suction inlet with 20-foot auxiliary suction hose, 6-inch or greater outlet for direct emptying into dairy lagoons, minimum 840 cubic feet per minute suction capacity, expandable scraper arms to at least 12.5 feet, closed width not exceeding 105 inches, and operating height not exceeding 130 inches. The equipment must have at least one rear opening no smaller than 20 inches and tires suitable for multiple terrain types with axle weight capacities of 8,000 to 10,000 pounds or greater for enhanced durability.
This is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) solicitation number 1232SA26Q0613 issued by the Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service for commercial items under FAR Part 12. The acquisition is Full and Open with no small business set-aside, and vendors must be registered in SAM.gov at submission and award. Quotations are due by 4:00 p.m. Central Standard Time on Wednesday, August 7, 2026, submitted electronically to lynn.hults@usda.gov. The final day for question submission is 3:00 p.m. Central Standard Time on Tuesday, August 4, 2026. Responses must include detailed capability descriptions, relevant experience with government agencies or organizations, and past performance history; quotes offering only the specifications without additional information will not be considered for award. Delivery must be made to S8822 Sunset Dr., Prairie du Sac, Wisconsin 53578, with all setup and delivery charges included in the quote. Payment will be made through the Department of the Treasury Invoice Processing Platform at www.ipp.gov.
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Specification Document Project: Vacuum Tanker. Procurement of one (1) 2500+ gallon vacuum tanker with scraper wings capable of suctioning dairy manure from the concrete floors of dairy barns.
GENERAL INFORMATION
1.0 Scope of Work:
The USDA-Dairy Forage Research Farm in Prairie du Sac, WI seeks to procure one (1) pull-type, 2500+ gallon vacuum tanker with scraper wings capable of suctioning dairy manure from the concrete floors of dairy barns.
CONTRACTOR REQUIREMENTS
2.0 Technical Requirements/Tasks
Brand name or equal requirement to Loewen Honey Vac Model 2500 with:
· Capacity of 2500 gallons minimum
· PTO driven (540 RPM PTO) w/constant velocity
· Towable and operable by a tractor
· Tires should be suitable for multiple types of terrain and surfaces
· Axle weight capacities (typically 8K-10K lbs or more) for enhanced durability
· 6-inch or greater suction inlet
· 20-ft auxiliary suction hose (6-inch to match rear or side load port) to be used to clean manure spills, watering troughs, and runoff from silage
· This material could be full liquid, to liquid with large chunks of manure mixed with hay, or straw. Which can include frozen chunks in winter.
· 6-inch or greater outlet capable of emptying directly into dairy lagoon
· Have at least one rear opening no smaller than 20”
· Must have a minimum of 840 total cubic feet per minute
· Entire unit must be no wider than 105” at any point.
· Scraper arms to scrape dairy manure from concrete floors
· Expandable to at least 12.5 ft
· Closed width: NTE 105” (8’ 9”)
· Operating Height: NTE 130” (10’ 10”)
· Hydraulic down pressure on the scraper
3.0 Deliverables/Schedule
· Delivery to USDA Dairy Forage Research Farm-Prairie du Sac. Include in quote: any setup or delivery charges.
· Address is S8822 Sunset Dr. Prairie Du Sac, WI 53578
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