John Deere 5075E, or comparable
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- 1232SA26Q0555
- Agency
- Agricultural Research Service Department of Agriculture
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- Total Small Business
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 333111 Farm Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing
- PSC
- 2420 Tractors, Wheeled
- Place of performance
- Morris, Minnesota 56267, United States
- Points of contact
-
- Richard Hawthorne richard.hawthorne@usda.gov (662) 686-5296
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS) is requesting quotations for the procurement of a new 50+ horsepower diesel tractor equipped with GPS/autosteer technology compatible with John Deere StarFire 7500 and G5 systems. The solicitation (RFQ 1232SA26Q0555) requires the tractor to feature a 12F/12R Power Shuttle transmission with mechanical front-wheel drive, weigh under 7,000 pounds with 60-inch rear wheel spacing, include a climate-controlled cab with air suspension seat, provide an 18.2 GPM hydraulic pump with dual rear SCVs, offer a Category 2 or 3N hitch with 2,000-pound lift capacity, and deliver 540/1000 PTO capability. Award will be made to the offeror representing the best value to the Government based on a comparative evaluation of price and technical capability, with the Government intending to make one award requiring all quoted items to be included for consideration. Quotations must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. ET on May 7, 2026, with questions due by 1:00 p.m. ET on May 6, 2026, and all responses should be directed to Richard Hawthorne at Richard.hawthorne@usda.gov.
This procurement is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside, limiting competition to small business concerns classified under NAICS code 333111 (Farm Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing) with a size standard of 1,250 employees. The Government will accept a trade-in credit for a 1999 John Deere 5210 tractor with 15,035 engine hours, with the vendor responsible for all transportation and logistics costs. Quotations must include pricing for both the new tractor and trade-in credit with all shipping and delivery costs included, estimated lead time and delivery date, and confirmation that the quote remains valid for at least 60 days following submission. Delivery is required within 60 days of award to the North Central Soil Conservation Research Lab in Morris, Minnesota 56267, and vendors must have a local service center within 60 miles of Morris and provide a minimum 24-month/2,000-hour warranty.
Notice text
Description -
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Quotations are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.
Solicitation number 1232SA26Q0555 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for a 50hp tractor with autosteer.
This acquisition is set-aside for small business concerns. The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 333111 The small business size standard is 1,250 employees This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency.
The USDA, ARS, in Morris, MN has a new requirement for 50hp tractor that meets or exceeds the following, and the attached specification sheet:
John Deere 5075E, or comparable, with the following:
- 50+ hp diesel engine.
- 12F/12R Power Shuttle transmission & MFWD.
- Under 7,000 lbs total weight with 60" rear wheel spacing.
- GPS/Autosteer technology compatible with JD StarFire 7500 and G5 systems.
- Climate-controlled cab with air suspension seat.
- 18.2 GPM hydraulic pump and dual rear SCVs.
- Category 2 or 3N hitch with 2,000 lbs lift capacity.
- 540/1000 PTO.
- Local service center within 60 miles of Morris, MN.
- 24-month / 2,000-hour minimum warranty.
- Trade-in credit for 1999 JD 5210 (15,035 hours).
Award Type
The Government intends to make one award from this solicitation. Therefore, to be considered responsive, contractors must submit pricing for all items.
Evaluation and Basis for Award
The provision at FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation—Commercial Products and Commercial Services
is not applicable to this solicitation. In lieu of this provision, quotes will be evaluated in accordance with FAR 12.203 based on the criteria listed below. Award will be made to the offeror representing the best value to the Government.
The Government will conduct a comparative evaluation of quotes to select the Contractor that is best suited to fulfill the requirement. The evaluation factors are: Price and Technical Capability. The Government reserves the right to select a quote that represents a superior technical solution, even if it is not the lowest priced.
Submission Requirements:
To be considered, provide a quote on company letterhead including:
- Vendor Details: SAM.gov UEI Number.
- Technical Documentation: Descriptive material and a "meets/does not meet" statement for the minimum specifications.
- Pricing: Unit price and total price (including all shipping/delivery costs).
- Timeline: Estimated lead time/delivery date.
- Validity: Quote must be valid for at least 60 days.
Offerors shall identify where the offered item meets or does not meet each of the Government's functional and performance minimum specifications listed herein.
Please ensure all email correspondence includes the solicitation number in the subject line. Emails without the RFQ number in the subject line may not be seen, read, and /or reviewed and therefore disqualified from consideration.
QUESTIONS REGARDING THIS RFQ ARE DUE TO RICHARD HAWTHORNE at Richard.hawthorne@usda.gov, NO LATER THAN 1:00 p. m. ET, May 6th, 2026. Questions will only be accepted via email and WILL NOT be answered if received after this date/time.
QUOTES REGARDING THIS RFQ ARE DUE TO RICHARD HAWTHORNE at Richard.hawthorne@usda.gov , NO LATER THAN 5:00 p. m. ET, May 7th, 2026.
Delivery Address:
USDA-ARS, North Central Soil Conservation Research Lab
803 Iowa Ave
Morris, MN 56267
Attachments
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| RFQ 1232SA26Q0555.pdf |
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