Wintex 2000 Soil Probe Unit

Closed Solicitation Posted

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Solicitation number
12505B24Q0306
Agency
Midwest Area Field Research Implementation and Information Delivery, Department of Agriculture
Responses due
Set-aside
Total Small Business

Opportunity facts

NAICS code
333111 Farm Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing
PSC
3710 Soil Preparation Equipment
Place of performance
Peoria, Illinois 61604, United States
Points of contact

Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .

About this opportunity

Paragraph 1:

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Research Service is seeking to procure an automatic soil sampling system known as the Wintex 2000 Soil Probe Unit. This solicitation, issued as Request for Quotation (RFQ) 12505B24Q306, is for a 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside with a NAICS code of 333111 (Farm Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing). The key technical requirements include a weight of 202 lbs, 26 mm probe diameter, ability to take 20 samples per hour to a depth of 24 inches, and hydraulic power provided by a Honda GX200 engine. The evaluation criteria for award will be based on technical specifications and price, with the lowest priced, technically acceptable quote receiving the contract. All proposals must be submitted electronically to the Contracting Specialist by August 21, 2024.

Paragraph 2:

As this is a 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside, only small businesses under the 333111 NAICS code with fewer than 1,250 employees are eligible to compete. The place of performance for this contract is Peoria, IL 61604. The government anticipates awarding a Firm Fixed Price contract, but has not provided an estimated award value or budget range. The contractor shall provide the Soil Probe Unit F.O.B. destination, with delivery required no later than 30 days after award.

Notice text

Solicitation number 12505B24Q306 Soil Probe Unit is issued as a request for quote (RFQ).  The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2024-05. This is a 100% Total Small Business Set-aside. The associated NAICS code is 333111 (Farm Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing), with a small business size standard of 1,250 Employees and a PSC Code of 3710 (Soil Preparation Equipment).

This acquisition is for the following item as identified in the Line Item Number(s):

0001    Soil Probe Unit

Specifications:  See attached  RFQ

The Contractor shall provide all items F.O.B. destination.  Delivery will be no later than 30 days after award.  The Government anticipates award of a Firm Fixed Price contract.

Quoters responding to this announcement shall submit their quote in accordance with FAR 52.212-1.  Submission of quote shall include the following:

(1) Price

(2) Technical Specifications,

All responses shall be submitted electronically to debora.wells@usda.gov .

The basis for award is lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA).  "LPTA" means the best value is expected to result from selection of the technically acceptable quote with the lowest evaluated price.  Pursuant to FAR 52.212-2, the criteria for evaluation are: (1) Technical Specifications and (2) Price (to include shipping) and must also have satisfactory Past Performance.  The lowest priced quote will first be evaluated for technical acceptability in accordance with the minimum specifications identified.  If determined not technically acceptable, it will be removed from competition and the next lowest priced quote will be evaluated for technical acceptability.  This will continue until the lowest price quote is determined technically acceptable.  Once the lowest priced quote is determined technically acceptable, then a determination of responsibility will be completed.  If found responsible, evaluations will be closed and award will be made.

INSPECTON AND ACCEPTANCE TERMS:  Equipment will be delivered to 2413 Nashville Road, Suite B5, Bowling Green, KY.  Delivery will be no later than 30 days after award.

See attached RFQ document for the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and the Department of Agriculture Acquisition Regulation (AGAR) provisions and clauses that apply to this acquisition.

To be eligible for an award, all contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM).  A contractor can contact SAM by calling 1-866-606-8220 or e-mail at www.sam.gov.  NO EXCEPTIONS.  All invoices shall be submitted electronically.

Quotes must be received via email to debora.wells@usda.gov by time specified in SF1449 box 8.  

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12505B24Q0306 Soil Probe Unit.pdf PDF

Notice history

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Wintex 2000 Soil Probe Unit Award Award Notice
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