SD-sand lake NWR- no-till seed drill

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is seeking to procure a no-till seed drill for the Sand Lake National Wildlife Refuge through Request for Proposal 140FS225Q0201. The agency requires one Great Plains 3P1006NT No-Till Drill or equivalent, specifically designed for native seed planting with standard features including 3-point lift assist, 10-foot width, 7.5-inch row spacing, turbo coulter blades, and native grass seeding capabilities. Offerors must submit quotes on company letterhead with total price breakdown including taxes and freight to Khalilah Brown at khalilah_brown@fws.gov by September 3, 2025 at 5:00 PM EST. The evaluation criteria will focus on the contractor's ability to supply and deliver the equipment within the required performance schedule and past performance history. Technical evaluation will consider seed drill characteristics, lead time, pricing, and contractor performance history.

This procurement is designated as a 100% small business set-aside under NAICS code 333111 (Farm Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing). The solicitation does not identify any incumbent contractors or specific budget ranges, operating as a firm-fixed price contract for a single piece of equipment. The contract performance period runs from September 8, 2025 through December 8, 2025, with delivery required by December 8, 2025. Performance will take place at Sand Lake National Wildlife Refuge in Columbia, South Dakota, with delivery coordinated 48 hours in advance through primary contact Jessica Dowler or alternate Brandon Casey. The delivery terms are FOB Destination, requiring the contractor to provide appropriate access for unloading while the government will handle final positioning of the equipment.