Plot Combine

Closed Solicitation Posted

Solicitation number
1232SA26Q0424
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
3720 Harvesting Equipment
Place of performance
Pullman, Washington 99163, United States
Points of contact

Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .

About this opportunity

The Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Research Service is seeking to procure one plot combine specialized for harvesting peas, lentils, and chickpeas without seed splitting through solicitation number 1232SA26Q0424, issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). The plot combine must meet comprehensive technical specifications including a 69-inch hydraulic header, adjustable threshing drum with variable speed (200-1,200 rpm), minimum 70-horsepower EPA Tier 4 engine, four-wheel drive capability, and an integrated crop sample weighing system. Key contract requirements include OSHA certification, a minimum 24-month warranty, vendor-provided training (minimum 2 days for the combine and 1 day for the weighing system), and delivery within 120 days of award. The award will be made on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable basis, with all offerors required to provide descriptive literature and specifications demonstrating full compliance with salient characteristics; failure to document compliance will result in technical unacceptability. The quotation deadline is April 20, 2026, at 10:00 AM Mountain Daylight Time, with quotes to be submitted electronically to frank.palmer@usda.gov.

This acquisition is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside for small business concerns with a size standard of 1,250 employees, classified under NAICS code 333111 (Farm Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing). No incumbent contractor or budget ceiling is specified in the solicitation documents. The plot combine must weigh less than 8,300 pounds with a machine length under 200 inches to meet existing trailer weight restrictions and transport requirements. Delivery is required to the USDA Spillman Agronomy Farm located at 1452 Johnson Road, Pullman, Washington 99163 on a firm-fixed price basis with free on board (FOB) destination terms. All offerors must maintain active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) at submission and award, and all pricing must include setup, delivery, training, and on-site inspection costs.

Notice text

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with FAR Part 12.  This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; offers are being requested, and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. 

Solicitation number 1232SA26Q0424 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for a Plot Combine.

This acquisition  is set-aside for small business concerns.  This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference.  The full text of provisions and clauses may be accessed electronically at www.acquisition.gov.

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. 

See “Attachment 1 - Solicitation Terms and Conditions” for applicable clauses, instructions, and evaluation criteria. 

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