Deep Core Soil Sampler & Transport Vehicle - RFQ
Closed Solicitation Posted
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- Solicitation number
- 1232SA26Q0836
- Agency
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Agricultural Research Service
Department of Agriculture
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- Total Small Business
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 333111 Farm Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing
- PSC
- 3710 Soil Preparation Equipment
- Place of performance
- Florence, South Carolina 29501, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service seeks quotations for a Deep Core Soil Sampler mounted on a Utility Task Vehicle, with quotes due September 2, 2026 at 11:59 PM CT and questions due August 30, 2026 at 11:59 PM CT. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS 333111 (Farm Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing), with a 1,250-employee size standard. Amendment 0001, issued August 31, 2026, corrected a typographical error and added a Questions and Answers attachment; all other terms remain unchanged.
Place of performance is Florence, South Carolina. The solicitation requires one Deep Core Soil Sampler capable of sampling intact soil cores to a minimum depth of 48 inches into plastic tubes of at least 2 inches diameter and 48 inches length, mounted on a UTV equipped with sport roof, windshield, rear poly panel, and front bumper-mounted tool storage rack. Delivery to USDA-ARS Coastal Plains Soil, Water & Plant Research Center (2611 West Lucas Street, Florence, SC 29501) is required within 60 days of contract award. The PSC code is 3710 (Soil Preparation Equipment).
Evaluation uses Lowest Price, Technically Acceptable (LPTA) methodology. Only the lowest-priced offer receives technical evaluation; if it fails to achieve acceptable technical rating, evaluation proceeds to the next lowest-priced offer. Technical acceptability, past performance (rated acceptable, neutral, or unacceptable), and price fairness and reasonableness are scored. Products must be new, meet Buy American requirements (manufactured in the 50 States or DC with 65 percent U.S. content or be COTS items), and include manufacturer certification of country of manufacture. All quotes must be submitted electronically in Adobe PDF format with completed SF1449 forms, active SAM.gov registration, supporting product documentation, and pricing held firm through September 30, 2026. One award is intended. Quotations must include pricing for all three line items: the Deep Core Soil Sampler, UTV, and shipping/freight/delivery services.
Notice text
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Update #2 · Latest ·
AMENDMENT 0001 (Dated 08/31/2026):
This amendment (0001) is being issued to (1) correct a typo in the discription below and (2) add a Q&A to the provided attachments in the Attachments/Links section. All other terms and conditions remain unchanged.
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in RFO FAR Part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Quotations are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.
Solicitation number 1232SA26Q0836 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for a Deep Core Soil Sampler & Transport Vehicle.
The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO). This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference. The full text of provisions and clauses may be accessed electronically at www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul.
This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside.The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code (NAICS) is 333111 - Farm Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing. The small business size standard is 1,250 Employees. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency.
The Agriculture Priorities and Allocations System (APAS) and assigned rating are not applicable to this solicitation.
See “Attachment 1 - Solicitation Terms and Conditions” for applicable clauses, provisions, instructions, and evaluation criteria. See also “Attachment 2 - Statement of Requirements” for the minimum salient characteristics, capabilities, and features of the items(s) that are to be quoted on.
There are no additional requirement(s) or terms and conditions (such as financing arrangements or warranty requirements) determined to be necessary for this acquisition and consistent with customary commercial practices.
Quotes are due by the date/time/time zone listed in the “Date Offers Due” field.
Submit all quotes to the Primary Point of Contact and Secondary Point of Contact (if applicable) by the “Date Offers Due”.
Quotes received after the established “Date Offers Due” deadline will be considered late. Late quotes may only be considered if it is in the Government’s best interest and if it will not unduly delay award.
Questions regarding this solicitation shall be submitted in writing to the Primary Point of Contact and Secondary Point of Contact (if applicable) no later than 11:59 PM CT on August 30, 2026 (08/30/2026). Answers will be posted at least 48-hours prior to the “Date Offers Due.”.
Update #1 ·
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in RFO FAR Part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Quotations are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.
Solicitation number 1232SA26Q0836 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for a Deep Core Soil Sampler & Transport Vehicle.
The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO). This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference. The full text of provisions and clauses may be accessed electronically at www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul.
This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside.The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code (NAICS) is 333111 - Farm Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing. The small business size standard is 1,250 Employees. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency.
The Agriculture Priorities and Allocations System (APAS) and assigned rating are not applicable to this solicitation.
See “Attachment 1 - Solicitation Terms and Conditions” for applicable clauses, provisions, instructions, and evaluation criteria. See also “Attachment 2 - Statement of Requirements” for the minimum salient characteristics, capabilities, and features of the items(s) that are to be quoted on.
There are no additional requirement(s) or terms and conditions (such as financing arrangements or warranty requirements) determined to be necessary for this acquisition and consistent with customary commercial practices.
Quotes are due by the date/time/time zone listed in the “Date Offers Due” field.
Submit all quotes to the Primary Point of Contact and Secondary Point of Contact (if applicable) by the “Date Offers Due”.
Quotes received after the established “Date Offers Due” deadline will be considered late. Late quotes may only be considered if it is in the Government’s best interest and if it will not unduly delay award.
Questions regarding this solicitation shall be submitted in writing to the Primary Point of Contact and Secondary Point of Contact (if applicable) no later than 11:59 PM CT on August 30, 2026 (08/23/2026). Answers will be posted at least 48-hours prior to the “Date Offers Due.”.
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| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Deep Core Soil Sampler & Transport Vehicle | Award Notice | |
| This notice | Solicitation |
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