Tractor mount V-sweeper and rear dump cart

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial goods and 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 12405B23Q0682 and is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). The NAICS code is 333111. This solicitation document incorporates those provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2022-06.

The USDA is requesting a tractor mount V-sweeper and rear dump cart with the following specifications: ONE (1) Wiess McNair Herbst Rear Dump Cart with Desticker or equal

One Rear Dump Cart that eliminates the need for backing and will dump over 10’ 6” sides for the South Eastern Fruit and Tree Nut Research Laboratory (SEFTNRL) located in Byron, GA 31008. USDA also needs ONE (1) Wiess McNair tractor mount center delivery V-Sweeper or equal

Tine Bar Sweeper Widths – 5 Bar – 7”6”, 16’

Oil Requirements – Closed System 4GPM

Tractor Requirements – Power Steering, 60+ HP, 8+ Ply front tires

DOCUMENTS TO BE INCLUDED IN QUOTE: In order to be considered for award, Offerors shall respond by:

1. Providing a quote on company letterhead addressing all the requirements of the RFQ, clearly note per item pricing in accordance with specifications (attached), shipping/handling/delivery costs, and be valid for at least 30 days after receipt of quote.
2. 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 (beta.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 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time, on or before September 15, 2023. Quotations are to be sent via email to Kelly Bero at Kelly.Bero@usda.gov. Failure to provide the required information in the requested format may result in quotes not being considered for award.

Attached Provisions/Clauses apply to this RFQ and any subsequent award.