2500 Gallon Vacuum Tanker

The Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service seeks quotation for one 2500-gallon vacuum tanker trailer, with quotes due August 7, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. Central Standard Time and questions due August 4, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. Central Standard Time. This is a full and open RFQ under FAR Part 12 with no small business set-aside.

Place of performance is Prairie du Sac, Wisconsin. The equipment must be brand name or equal to the Loewen Honey Vac Model 2500, PTO-driven at 540 RPM, with minimum 2500-gallon capacity, 6-inch or greater suction and outlet, minimum 840 cubic feet per minute suction capacity, expandable scraper arms to at least 12.5 feet, closed width not exceeding 105 inches, operating height not exceeding 130 inches, at least one rear opening no smaller than 20 inches, and tires suitable for multiple terrain with axle weight capacities of 8,000 to 10,000 pounds or greater. Delivery is required within 365 days of award to S8822 Sunset Dr., Prairie du Sac, Wisconsin 53578, with all setup and delivery charges included in the quote. The NAICS code is 336212 (Truck Trailer Manufacturing) with a size standard of 1,250 employees; PSC is 3710 (Soil Preparation Equipment).

Evaluation uses lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA), with only the lowest-priced quote evaluated for technical acceptability initially; if technically unacceptable, evaluation proceeds to the next lowest-priced quote. Technical acceptability requires meeting all salient characteristics, including sufficient descriptive literature, brand name and model number identification (or identification as equal), and availability within the delivery timeframe. Past performance will be evaluated as acceptable, neutral, or unacceptable based on contractor references and Federal sources including CPARS. Responses must include detailed capability descriptions, relevant government experience, and past performance history; quotes offering only specifications without additional information will not be considered. Vendors must be active in SAM.gov at submission and award. Payment is through the Department of Treasury Invoice Processing Platform (IPP.gov).