Irrigation Hose Reel

The United States Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service is procuring one irrigation hose reel for their Forage Seed and Cereal Research Unit through Request for Quotes number 1232SA25Q0894. The irrigation system must meet specific technical requirements including a 3.0-inch hose with multi-directional watering capabilities, minimum 1,300 linear feet irrigation coverage, 150-foot irrigation diameter, and mounting on a trailer-style frame with turntable driven by a flow turbine with electric controller. The procurement will be evaluated using the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) method, assessing quotes on two primary factors: meeting the salient characteristics specified in the attached specifications and price, with technical compliance evaluated on a pass/fail basis. Questions must be submitted by September 17, 2025, and electronic quotes are due by 2:00 PM Mountain Time on September 22, 2025, via email to frank.palmer@usda.gov. Quotes must remain valid for 60 days and be submitted on company letterhead including item description, unit price, and total price.

This solicitation is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS code 333111 (Farm Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing) with a small business size standard of 1,250 employees. No incumbent contractors are identified in the solicitation documents, and no specific budget range or award value is disclosed. The contract requires delivery of one irrigation hose reel within 90 days of order receipt, though the technical specifications indicate delivery within 120 days after receipt of order. Performance will occur at the Forage Seed and Cereal Research Unit located at 3455 NE Granger Ave., Corvallis, Oregon 97330. Vendors must maintain active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) and will be paid through the Department of the Treasury Invoice Processing Platform, with the final award resulting in a firm-fixed price purchase order.