Soil Sterilization Cart
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- 1232SA25Q0367
- Agency
- Agricultural Research Service Department of Agriculture
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- Total Small Business
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 334516 Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
- PSC
- 6640 Laboratory Equipment And Supplies
- Place of performance
- College Station, Texas 77845, United States
- Points of contact
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- James Porter james.porter@usda.gov (936) 245-3695
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The USDA Agricultural Research Service in College Station, Texas is seeking a soil sterilization cart through RFQ 1232SA25Q0367, specifically requesting one ST 2.0 Dirt Wagon Side Dump Sterilization Cart with tarp. The required cart must meet specific technical specifications including the ability to withstand temperatures of 160-200°F, side doors for loading/unloading, a stainless steel floor with ventilated panels, and a volume capacity between 32-54 cubic feet. Vendors must verify that their product is manufactured in the United States and maintain active SAM.gov registration while completing required representations and certifications. The government will evaluate quotes using a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) methodology, considering technical capability (pass/fail) and price, with the discretion to accept other than the lowest-priced quote if additional benefits are provided. All quotes must be submitted electronically to James Porter at james.porter@usda.gov by July 23, 2025, and remain valid for at least 90 days after receipt.
This procurement is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside under NAICS code 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing) with a small business size standard of 1,000 employees. The government has indicated a preference for products from Siebring Manufacturing or equivalent alternatives that meet the Made in America requirements. The contract will be awarded as a firm fixed price purchase order with a performance period running from July 25, 2025, through December 31, 2025, with delivery required by December 31, 2025. The quantity being procured is one sterilization cart unit to be delivered to the USDA ARS PA Insect Control and Cotton Disease facility located at 2765 F & B Road, College Station, Texas 77845. While no specific contract value is mentioned, the procurement appears to be for a single specialized piece of laboratory equipment designed for soil sterilization research activities.
Notice text
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial item with commercial services 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; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number is 1232SA25Q0367 and is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). This solicitation document incorporates those provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2025-03. The associated NAICS Code is 334516 and the Small Business Size Standard is 1,000 Employees.
The USDA, Agricultural Research Service, in College Station, TX has a requirement for a soil sterilization cart. The Government intends to award a firm fixed price purchase order.
The requirements are further detailed in the attached Specifications.
The DELIVERY ADDRESS is:
USDA ARS
PA Insect Control and Cotton Disease
2765 F & B Road
College Station, TX 77845
DOCUMENTS TO BE INCLUDED IN QUOTE: In order to be considered for award, Offerors shall respond by:
1) Transmittal Summary Letter. A summary cover letter to the submission should provide at a minimum the following (i) Identification of the Point of Contact, current phone number, and email address. (ii) UEI Number, CAGE Code, Tax Identification Number (ii) A list of the submission package contents.
2) Providing a quote on company letterhead addressing all of the requirements of the RFQ, clearly note per item pricing in accordance with Brand Name specifications if required (attached), shipping/handling/delivery costs, and be valid for at least 90 days after receipt of quote.
3) Verification that the product is made in the United States.
4) Have an Active SAM.gov registration and complete the Representations in FAR 52.204-54; the Representation and Certification section should also be completed electronically in the System for Award Management (SAM) at www.sam.gov.
Any amendment and documents related to this procurement will be available electronically at the Government Point of Entry (sam.gov).
FAR clauses 52.212-1, 52.212-2, 52.212-3, 52.212-4 and 52.212-5 (and any addenda to those clauses) are included in the attached clauses and provisions document. Additionally, other contract requirements and terms/conditions can be located in the same document.
The Government anticipates award of a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose quote conforms to the specifications that will be the most advantageous to the Government in accordance with FAR 13.106-2 considering three major areas: technical acceptance, past performance and price. Quotes will be evaluated by performing a comparative evaluation in accordance with FAR 13.106-2(b)(3) to determine which quote represents the best as a whole. The Government has the discretion to accept other than the lowest priced quote that provides additional benefits.
All sources wishing to quote shall furnish a quotation by the time and date noted in the General Information, Date Offers Due field above. Quotations are to be sent via email to James Porter at james.porter@usda.gov with the RFQ number in the subject line.
Failure to provide the required information in the requested format may result in quotes not being considered for award.
Attached Provisions/Clauses including the Buy American Act apply to this RFQ and any subsequent award.
Attachments
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Specifications.docx | DOCX document | |
| RFQ_1232SA25Q0367.pdf |
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