Yard (Soil) Mixer
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- 1232SA25Q0945
- Agency
- Agricultural Research Service Department of Agriculture
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- Total Small Business
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 115112 Soil Preparation, Planting, and Cultivating
- PSC
- 3710 Soil Preparation Equipment
- Place of performance
- Mississippi State, Mississippi 39762, United States
- Points of contact
-
- David Tibbs david.tibbs@usda.gov (816) 412-5270
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Genetics and Sustainable Agricultural Research Unit (GSARU) at Mississippi State University is procuring a 1 cubic yard mixer designed to blend multiple materials including soil, sand, peat, and vermiculite. The required equipment must feature a 220v heavy-duty single-phase electric motor, ribbon blender, 14" mobility tires, auger/conveyor belt, and the ability to be loaded with a frontend loader while processing 6 loads per hour. This combined synopsis/solicitation follows simplified acquisition procedures under FAR 13 and requires vendors to submit quotes electronically to david.tibbs@usda.gov with the subject line "Quote: 1232SA25Q0945" by 2:00 pm EDT on September 22, 2025. Quotes will be evaluated based on technical acceptability and lowest price, with the government intending to award a single firm-fixed-price purchase order. The anticipated award date is September 26, 2025, and vendors must include comprehensive pricing for all items including freight, delivery, and installation.
This procurement is designated as a 100% small business set-aside under NAICS code 115112 (Soil Preparation, Planting, and Cultivating) with a size standard of $9.5 million. According to the government's response to vendor questions, there is no incumbent contractor, no specific company requirement, and no preferred brand or color restrictions for the mixer. The mixer must be delivered within 45 days after receipt of order to the USDA facility at 150 Twelve Lane, Mississippi State, MS 39762. A special provision allows vendors located within 350 miles of the delivery address to offer government pickup, which they should annotate on their quote as "Ordering Agency to Pick-up." The equipment specifications include a maximum height of 60 inches and 80-inch length, with capabilities for water incorporation during mixing and featuring a heavy-duty metal screen and bottom discharge hatch.
Notice text
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Update #2 · Latest ·
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) – Genetics and Sustainable Agricultural Research Unit (GSARU) at Mississippi State University requires a 1 cubic yard mixer for multiple materials such as soil, sand, peat, and vermiculite.
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6, using Simplified Acquisition Procedures found at FAR 13, 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 reference number for this acquisition is 1232SA25Q0945 and it is being issued as a Request for Quotes (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2025-05 (effective 08 July 2025).
This acquisition is 100% small business set aside. The Produce Service Code is 3710 Soil Preparation Equipment; NAICS for this procurement is: 115112 Soil Preparation, Planting, and Cultivating, Size Standard is $9.5M.
Communication Regarding this Solicitation:
The vendor shall submit a quote via email to david.tibbs@usda.gov with a subject line of “Quote: 1232SA25Q0945”, for receipt no later than 2:00 pm EDT, Monday, 22 September 2025. Only those quotes received by this date and time will be considered for award. Submission of the quote that does not contain all items requested below may result in elimination from consideration for award.
Quotes must include the following items:
1. The company name
2. POC Name, email address, telephone number
3. RFQ number
4. SAM Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) number.
5. Quotes should include a firm fixed price (FFP) format for all items requested inclusive of all freight/delivery/installation.
6. Quotes should contain enough information for the requiring agency to make a proper determination on technical acceptability. Quote should address the elements of the Specifications (Attachment 1) and terms and conditions.
Amendment #1 - uploaded two documents: 1) Response to Vendor Questions dtd 9/18/25 and 2) Specification Rev. 1 that provides delivery shedule, delivery address, and requiring agencies willingness to pickup product from vendor whose physical location is less than or equal to 350 miles from the delivery address.
EVALUATION: The ordering agency intends to make an award based upon the vendor quote that meets all technical requirements and is the most advantageous price (Lowest Price, Technically Acceptable).
Quotes are requested to be sent electronically to David.Tibbs@usda.gov NLT 2:00 PM EDT, Monday, September 22, 2025.
Any questions concerning this solicitation must be directed to David.Tibbs@usda.gov prior to the closing date established above.
The anticipated award date is Friday, September 26, 2025.
NOTE: The Government reserves the right to cancel this combined synopsis/solicitation.
Update #1 ·
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) – Genetics and Sustainable Agricultural Research Unit (GSARU) at Mississippi State University requires a 1 cubic yard mixer for multiple materials such as soil, sand, peat, and vermiculite.
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6, using Simplified Acquisition Procedures found at FAR 13, 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 reference number for this acquisition is 1232SA25Q0945 and it is being issued as a Request for Quotes (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2025-05 (effective 08 July 2025).
This acquisition is 100% small business set aside. The Produce Service Code is 3710 Soil Preparation Equipment; NAICS for this procurement is: 115112 Soil Preparation, Planting, and Cultivating, Size Standard is $9.5M.
Communication Regarding this Solicitation:
The vendor shall submit a quote via email to david.tibbs@usda.gov with a subject line of “Quote: 1232SA25Q0945”, for receipt no later than 2:00 pm EDT, Monday, 22 September 2025. Only those quotes received by this date and time will be considered for award. Submission of the quote that does not contain all items requested below may result in elimination from consideration for award.
Quotes must include the following items:
1. The company name
2. POC Name, email address, telephone number
3. RFQ number
4. SAM Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) number.
5. Quotes should include a firm fixed price (FFP) format for all items requested inclusive of all freight/delivery/installation.
6. Quotes should contain enough information for the requiring agency to make a proper determination on technical acceptability. Quote should address the elements of the Specifications (Attachment 1) and terms and conditions.
EVALUATION: The ordering agency intends to make an award based upon the vendor quote that meets all technical requirements and is the most advantageous price (Lowest Price, Technically Acceptable).
Quotes are requested to be sent electronically to David.Tibbs@usda.gov NLT 2:00 PM EDT, Monday, September 22, 2025.
Any questions concerning this solicitation must be directed to David.Tibbs@usda.gov prior to the closing date established above.
The anticipated award date is Friday, September 26, 2025.
NOTE: The Government reserves the right to cancel this combined synopsis/solicitation.
Attachments
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Response to Vendor Questions - Yard (Soil) Mixer.pdf | ||
| Attachment 1 - Specifications Rev. 1 - Yard Soil Mixer.pdf | ||
| Combined Synopsis Solicitation w TC_Attachment - Yard Soil Mixer.pdf |
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