Soil Scanning/Mapping Platform

The Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service seeks quotations for a soil scanning and mapping platform capable of simultaneously measuring electrical conductivity, organic matter, and pH, with quotations due August 10, 2026, and questions due July 31, 2026 at 12:00 PM Central Time. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS 333111 (Farm Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing), with a 1,250-employee size standard.

Delivery is required within 30 days of award to USDA-ARS Coastal Plains Soil, Water & Plant Research Center, Florence, South Carolina. The platform must be mountable to multiple vehicle types including tractors, UTVs, and trucks, and must map a minimum of 100 acres per day. The system requires real-time data viewing software and GPS integration for precise georeferenced mapping of soil variables. No government-furnished items will be provided.

The government will make one firm-fixed-price award and evaluate using lowest price technically acceptable criteria. Only the lowest priced offer will initially be evaluated for technical and past performance acceptability. Technical acceptability requires detailed explanations demonstrating capability to meet minimum specifications. Past performance will be rated acceptable, neutral, or unacceptable based on demonstrated ability to meet contract requirements, quality of work, timeliness, cost control, business relations, and adherence to contract terms. Quotations must be submitted electronically in Word or PDF format to jessica.pacheco@usda.gov and include pricing, SAM Unique Entity Identifier, acknowledgment of amendments on SF-30, and a technical package addressing required specifications. Offerors must maintain price firm for 90 calendar days from receipt. Active SAM.gov registration is required at quote submission. The contracting officer is Elizabeth R. Calhoun; technical inquiries should contact Thomas F. Ducey at 843-669-5203 x112 or 843-245-7020.