Replace John Deere 7610 Transmission

The Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service seeks replacement of a John Deere 7610 transmission at its U.S. Meat Animal Research Center in Clay Center, Nebraska, with quotations due September 21, 2026, at 4:00 PM Central Time. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside (100% reserved), foreclosing competition outside that category.

Place of performance is USMARC, 844 Road 313, Clay Center, Nebraska 68933. The contractor must supply all tools, equipment, parts, and labor to replace the transmission (Reman Transmission RE201075), including draining and disconnecting the transmission, replacing or repairing hydraulic lines, hoses, cables, and wiring, removing the drivetrain and shields, and operating the tractor at operational speeds to verify correct functionality. Work hours are limited to 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM on dates coordinated with the Government Point of Contact, and the entire project must be completed within 30 days of award.

NAICS code 333112, Lawn and Garden Tractor and Home Lawn and Garden Equipment Manufacturing, with a small business size standard of 1,000 employees. PSC J024, Maint/Repair/Rebuild Of Equipment–Tractors. This is a firm-fixed price commercial contract. Service Contract Labor Standards apply; prevailing wage rates for the region range from $13.50 to $57.04 per hour depending on occupational classification, plus fringe benefits of $5.92 per hour.

Award will be made to the lowest priced technically acceptable offeror. Evaluation considers technical approach demonstrating capability to meet schedule requirements, price, and past performance references covering five years of relevant project experience. Questions are due September 16, 2026, at 4:00 PM Central Time. Quotations must be submitted electronically to jessica.pacheco@usda.gov in Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF format, with active SAM.gov registration and pricing held firm for 90 calendar days from the offer due date.