New or Used Tractor with Trade-In

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. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number is AG-32SD-RFQ-17-MD20 and is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). This solicitation document incorporates those provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-95. The acquisition is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside. The NAICS code is 333111, business size standard is 500 Employees. The Government intends to issue a firm-fixed price purchase order for this requirement. The USDA, ARS, PA, Cotton Production and Processing Research Unit, 1604 E. FM 1294, Lubbock, TX 79403 has a requirement for a Tractor (new or used) with trade-in of a 2003 John Deere 7520 with the following minimum specifications. This requirement consists of 1 contract line items.

Provide three (3) references supporting the ability to deliver and install the items on schedule and in quantities requested. Quoters are to provide: Customer; Contract/Task Order Number, Contract type, total contract value, description of work performed, and relevancy pertinent to this requirement, names, telephone numbers, and email address for point of contact.

Minimum Requirements:

2600 hours or less
MFWD - 4WD with limited slip differential
20 Speed AutoQuad Plus or John Deere Infinitely Variable Transmission
Left hand reverser
AutoTrak Ready
R&P Axle 100mm
4 SCV at rear
Bottom Guard/Fuel Tank
Premium Cab with CommandARM
Premium Radio
Air Conditioning
Cat 3/3N hitch with 10,700 lb lift capacity
Reversible PTO, 540/1000 rpm
18 front weights
Rear Wheel Weights
Tool Box
Fenders
Premium Light Package
Cup Holder A Post
200 Amp Alternator

TRADE-IN OF THE FOLLOWING:
2003 John Deere 7520 (Pictures Attached)
SN: RW7520D003283
2100 hours
MFWD - 4WD
IVT Transmission, left hand reverser
Differential Lock
3 SCV at rear
Engine: JD 6.8L 6 cylinder diesel, 150 hp
66 gal fuel tank
Power steering
ComfortGard Cab with Air Conditioning
Premium Radio
Cat 3N hitch with 8700 lb lift capacity
Reversible PTO, 540/1000 rpm
New tires February 2017:
Front- 380/85R30 Goodyear Dyna Torque R-1
Rear - 420/80R46 Goodyear Dyna Torque R-1
14 front weights

QUOTES SHALL INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:
1. Firm-Fixed Price to include delivery (FOB Destination) to the USDA, ARS, PA, Cotton Production and Processing Research Unit, 1604 E. FM 1294, Lubbock, TX 79403. Each quoter shall include their proposed delivery schedule as part of their quotation. Acceptance and FOB point are destination.
2. DUNS number for verification of SAM registration. (www.sam.gov)
3. Include literature sufficient to determine conformance of the equipment to meet or exceed the specifications.

The Contractor must comply with the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 (FSRIA), 7 U.S.C. 8102; the Food, Conservation and Energy Act of 2008 (FCEA), 7 U.S.C. 8102; the Federal Acquisition Regulation; Executive Order (EO) 13514, "Federal Leadership in Environmental, Energy and Economic Performance," dated October 5, 2009; EO 13423, "Strengthening Federal Environmental, Energy, and Transportation Management," dated January 24, 2007; and Presidential Memorandum, "Driving Innovation and Creating Jobs in Rural America through Biobased and Sustainable Product Procurement," dated February, 2012 to provide biobased products.

The following clauses and provisions apply to this acquisition. 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference; 52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS - COMMERCIAL ITEMS; 52.212-5 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS - COMMERCIAL ITEMS applies, with the following clauses 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside; 52.222-3, Convict Labor; 52.222-19 Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies; 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities; 52.223-18 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving; 52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases; 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-System for Award Management; 52.223-1 Biobased Product Certification; 52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE; 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS - COMMERCIAL ITEMS; 52.212-3 OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS - COMMERCIAL ITEMS, with this offer; a copy of this provision may be obtained at www.acquisition.gov/far. Contractors intending to conduct business with the Federal Government MUST register with the System for Award Management (SAM) database prior to submitting quotation. The SAM is the Government repository, which retains information on Government contractors. You may register online at www.sam.gov. Any amendment and documents related to this procurement will be available electronically at the Internet site: http://www.fbo.gov. Potential offerors will be responsible for downloading their own copy of these documents (if any). It is the offerors responsibility to monitor the site for release of the solicitation and any related documents. Furnish quotations to Michael Douglas, Contracting Officer, no later than the response date and time listed in this solicitation. Quotations must be received in writing via facsimile, Email or mail to the contacts listed above.