Forage Box/Wagon

The United States Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service (USDA-ARS) is soliciting quotations for the procurement of a forage box/wagon under Request for Quotation (RFQ) 1232SA26Q0316. This equipment is designed for harvesting and transporting chopped forage from field to storage, and must meet specific technical requirements including a capacity of 1,300-1,350 cubic feet, a removable roof with 12-inch extended sides, tandem axle wagon mounting, and dual front and rear hydraulic unloading capability with three front unload metering augers. The procurement requires contractors to possess prior experience designing, manufacturing, or selling agricultural equipment, with all setup and delivery costs included in the bid. The government will utilize a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) evaluation methodology, selecting the lowest-priced offer that meets all technical requirements and submission criteria. The deadline for electronic submission of quotations is March 20, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. Central Time, with quotes to be submitted to james.porter@usda.gov.

This solicitation is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside, meaning only small businesses with active SAM.GOV registrations are eligible to submit quotations. No incumbent contractor information or budget values are disclosed in the solicitation materials. The contract period runs from March 25, 2026 through December 31, 2026, with delivery required by the end of the fiscal year. The procurement involves the acquisition of one forage box/wagon unit, with place of performance at the UW Marshfield Agricultural Research Station, located at 208356 Drake Ave, Stratford, Wisconsin 54484. Offerors must submit completed SF-18 forms, detailed pricing documentation, specifications compliance documentation, and maintain active UEI registrations in SAM.gov with required representations and certifications completed electronically prior to quote submission.