Kubota backhoe, BH92 with the following accessories

The Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service seeks purchase and installation of a Kubota backhoe, model BH92, with specified accessories on an existing tractor at the USDA National Peanut Research Lab in Dawson, Georgia, with quotations due September 10, 2026, and questions due by September 10 at 11:00 AM Eastern Time. This is a total small business set-aside; the small business size standard is 1,250 employees.

Place of performance is Dawson, Georgia. The tractor (USDA Kubota L4060D, Serial Number KBUL5BHRKM8F48852) already has a loader installed; the contractor must procure a mounting kit, frame kit, quick coupler for 12" and 18" buckets, both 12" and 18" buckets, hydraulic kit, and thumb kit. Because no on-site installation capability exists, the contractor must pick up the tractor, transport it off-site for installation, and return it upon completion. All parts must be new and approved. The NAICS code is 333111, Farm Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing; the PSC code is 2420, Tractors, Wheeled. Delivery is required within 60 days of award. The solicitation comprises three line items: the backhoe and accessories (CLIN 0001), installation services (CLIN 0002), and pickup and delivery (CLIN 0003). Award will be made as a single firm-fixed-price purchase order to a single offeror. This is a brand name requirement since only the Kubota backhoe will attach to existing USDA equipment. Evaluation follows a lowest-price technically acceptable approach, with technical criteria including the offeror's ability to meet schedule requirements and explanation of any unmet requirements. Past performance will be assessed as acceptable, neutral, or unacceptable. Offerors must hold prices firm for 90 calendar days from receipt. All responsible small business sources may submit quotations.