Hydraulic Soil Sampling, Coring and Drilling Machine

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. The solicitation number is 12052120S0015 and is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ), unless otherwise indicated herein. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 333111 size standard 1250.

Requirement: USDA, ARS, Pullman, 211 Hulbert Hall, Pullman, WA 99164, to purchase the below products:

Hydraulic Soil Sampling, Coring and Drilling Machine

fixtures are secured on a 48” wide x 42 deep” (122cm x 107cm) floor plate

• Heavy Duty Rotary Head
• 4’ Kelly Bar
• Reclining Tailgate Mount
• 4 Way Leveling System
• Swinging Mast (30” C-C)
• 42” Stroke Mast
• 10gal Oil Reservoir
• 5gal Gas Tank
• Machine Anchoring System
• Gauge & Control Panel
• Hydraulic Oil Cooler
• Pipe Vise

MACHINE DIMENSIONS (Mounted on 6 x 4 Gator)

WIDTH 60” / LENGTH 144” / HEIGHT (TRAVEL) 84” (OPERATING) 102”

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EQUIPMENT SPECIFICATIONS

ROTARY HEAD:

• 0 - 90 RPM (ADJUSTABLE) 575 FT LBS TORQUE (6,900 IN LBS)

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MASTER CYLINDER:

• 4,100 LBS DOWN FORCE @ .62 FT PER SECOND
• 2,800 LBS PULL FORCE @ .91 FT PER SECOND

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​​When Using Thin Walled Soil Sampling Tubes

• Undisturbed Soil Cores from 1 1/4” – 4 1/2” DIA To Various Depths Depending on Soil Conditions Usually until a Bedrock Layer is Reached

When Using Continuous Type Augers

• 4” TO 30 FT / 6” TO 25 FT / 8” TO 20 FT /10” TO 10 FT

The solicitation document, with the attached clauses and provisions, is issued in accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and will be incorporated in the awarded firm-fixed price purchase order. Interested vendors should reference the solicitation documents for all terms and conditions. All interested parties are responsible for monitoring this website to ensure they have the most current information (i.e. Amendments) for the solicitation. No paper solicitation will be available.

Question Submission: Interested Offerers must submit any questions concerning the solicitation at the earliest time possible to enable the Buyer to respond.

Address ALL questions in WRITING to the issuing office via email to brian.fien@usda.gov.  No telephone inquiries will be accepted.

The offeror must comply with the following commercial item terms and conditions:

FAR 52.252-1, Solicitation. Provisions Incorporated by Reference; FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors; 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications; FAR 52.211-

Quote Submission Instructions:

1. Read the solicitation in its entirety (including the Specification).

2. The quote should include any other documentation deemed necessary such as references.

3. Quotes must be submitted via email by 03:00 PM Pacific Time, ,September 25, 2020, via email to Brian.Fien@usda.gov  

4. This is a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable. Award of the contract resulting from this solicitation will be made to the responsible offeror whose proposal offer meets the Government specifications.

5. USDA-ARS is Tax Exempt. Tax Exemption Certificate: 720564834F.

6. Contractor must be registered at SAM.gov (System for Award Management) at https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/ prior to quote submission.

The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government. All quotes must be FOB Destination. Please respond with a firm fixed price quote to the email address below. Offerors are encouraged to provide discounts in their pricing. The Government will evaluate prices offered for reasonableness in accordance with FAR 13.106-3(a) - Basis for Award.

The clause 52.214-4, Contract Terms and Conditions--Commercial Items and 52.214-5, Contract Terms and Conditions required to implement Statues or Executive Orders--Commercial Items, apply to this acquisition. Commercial Items Clauses are attached.

SUBMIT QUOTE TO: Brian.Fien@usda.gov