Tractor Lease

Sources Sought Notice

Farming Equipment Lease

Sources Sought #1115694-SS

This is a Sources Sought notice Only.  This is NOT a solicitation for proposals, proposal abstracts, or quotations.  This Sources Sought is issued for information and planning purposes only as part of USDA ARS market research and does not itself constitute an RFQ.

Background:

The United States Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service located in Beltsville, Maryland uses tractors in the cultivation of experimental crops, production of feed for experimental livestock, and related activities. Agricultural operations include, but are not limited to, soil preparation, planting, cultivation, fertilization, spraying, mowing, harvesting, materials handling, and more.

Requirements:

This requirement is for a one-year lease with four option renewals. (10) Tractors, two (2) Skid loaders, one (1) Self-propelled mower conditioner, and one (1) Self-propelled Sprayer for agricultural use with horsepower (HP) ranging from 70 to 175 power-take–off (PTO). Three (3) tractors are required to have front-end loaders. See Table 1 in reference to specifications.

The Contractor shall:

This Sources Sought is only for the purpose of identifying potential sources as part of USDA ARS market research. The Government does not intend to make an award based on responses to this inquiry. This notice does not constitute a commitment by the Government.

Responses to the information requested will assist the Government in determining the appropriate acquisition method, including whether a set-aside is possible.  

The purpose of this notice is to obtain information regarding the availability and capability of qualified sources including any Small Businesses; HUBZone small business; service-disabled, veteran-owned small business; 8(a) small business; veteran-owned small business; woman-owned small business; or small disadvantaged businesses. Please state if you are a large business or a small business according to the NAICS code listed in this Sources Sought.

All information submitted in response to this announcement is voluntary, and the Government will not pay for information requested nor will it compensate any respondent for any cost incurred in developing information provided to the Government.

Any organization responding to this notice should ensure that its response defines how it can specifically meet the specifications for the items requested.  Respondents are advised that the Government is under no obligation to acknowledge receipt of the information received or provide feedback to respondents with respect to any information submitted.  After review of the responses received, a Combined Synopsis solicitation notice may be published on Sam.gov.

Submit the Following:

• Capability Statement that demonstrates your ability to meet the specific requirements, including Company Contact Info
• SAM.gov UEI Number
• Identify if you are a large business or a small business with NACIS 333111.

Original Point of Contact: All responses to this Sources Sought Notice must be received by February 8, 2024, by 3:00 PM EST, the specified due date and time to be considered. 

Email responses to Jennifer Peterson at Jennifer.l.peterson@usda.gov.

Responses will not be returned. Responders are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this Inquiry.

Do not submit pricing information in response to this Request.