Tractor 120 Hp 6 Series (Brand Name John Deere 6125M or Equal)

The Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service seeks quotation for one 120 horsepower 6 Series tractor (brand name John Deere 6125M or equal), with offers due August 24, 2026. The procurement is unrestricted; all responsible sources may submit, and the acquisition is not set aside for small business despite the "Total Small Business" designation in the system.

Place of performance is Tifton, Georgia at the USDA ARS Southeast Watershed Research facility, 2316 Rainwater Road, Tifton, GA 31793. The tractor must be brand new with 60-day delivery after award and support research projects including planting, harvesting, and crop rotation studies. Required specifications include 4WD unsuspended front axle, 3-point Category 3 hitch, rear PTO at 540/1000 rpm, 114 liter/minute hydraulic pump, three mechanical SCVs, AutoTrac-ready system with G5 universal display and touchscreen, JDLink M modem with 4G, StarFire universal receiver with one-year SF-RTK license, 14V/250A alternator, multi-power outlet strip with six 12V outlets, and select front hitch package with 4-ton capacity. Tire specifications are 460/85R38 rear and 380/85R24 front. Delivery is F.O.B. destination including all incidental costs, taxes, and fees.

The NAICS code is 333111 (Farm Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing) with a small business size standard of 1,250 employees. Award will be made to the lowest price technically acceptable offeror. Quotations must include complete pricing for both tractor and shipping, descriptive literature demonstrating equivalency of alternate products, completion of the Buy American Certificate, and manufacturer authorization to sell. Questions are due three days before solicitation closing. Past performance will be evaluated as Acceptable, Neutral, or Unacceptable.