1232SA26Q0242 - Combination Synopsis/Solicitation for Manure Spreader USDA-ARS-MWA Ames IA

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for a new manure spreader for the USDA-ARS-MWD NADC dairy. The government intends to make one award for this solicitation.

• The primary item required is a manure spreader. The solicitation specifies "Meyer's VB 160 Brand Name or Equal." Bidders offering an "equal" product must clearly identify the brand name, make/model number, and place of manufacturer.

• Delivery is required within ninety (90) days after receipt of award, though early deliveries are accepted.

• Technical data and supporting documentation are available via attachments.

• The anticipated award type is a Firm-Fixed Price purchase order.

• Offerors must submit a Firm-Fixed Price quotation detailing the supply description, place of manufacture, and price.

• A SAM.gov Unique Entity ID (UEI) must be submitted with the quotation; it must be active.

• Product brochures, specification sheets, and any product information demonstrating how the quoted product meets the Government's specifications (Attachment II) should be included.

• Quotations are due by 1:00 PM CDT on March 4, 2026, and must be submitted via email to theodore.blume@usda.gov, including the RFQ number and title in the subject line.

• Offers must be held firm for 60 calendar days from the specified receipt date.

• The government will evaluate quotations using a comparative methodology to determine the best value, considering factors beyond just the lowest price. Formal trade-off procedures will not be conducted.

• Past performance will be evaluated based on recency, relevancy, and quality from the last five years. Past Performance Questionnaires (PPQs) are required for three relevant contracts and must be submitted directly by the reference.

• The solicitation includes FAR 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Aside (Sep 2025), indicating a potential small business set-aside.

• The "Buy American Certificate" (FAR 52.225-2) is included, requiring certification of domestic end products.

• The document incorporates numerous FAR and AGAR clauses by reference, covering topics such as System for Award Management, Buy American, Child Labor, DEI Compliance, and Past Performance.

• An Ombudsman Program for Agency Protests (OPAP) is available for addressing protest issues.

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

To acquire a manure spreader to replace an existing, non-functional unit, ensuring daily removal of manure from the cow's bedding and lying areas for animal welfare at the NADC dairy.

Purchase and delivery of one (1) manure spreader.

• Capacity: At least 160 cubic ft (128 bushel)

• Features: Vertical beaters, guillotine style meter gate (bolted design for easy removal/replacement), poly-lined gate channels, automatic clutch on rear PTO drive shaft, heavy-duty apron chain with open barrel design, rock guard, overall width no greater than 118 inches.

• Compatibility: Operable with a 100 horsepower tractor.

• Delivery onsite within 90 days of the date of award.

• Reference to the combined synopsis/solicitation for evaluation criteria.

• Kaitlyn Sarlo-Davila

• Phone: 515-337-6772

• Email: kaitlyn.sarlodavila@usda.gov

• USDA, 1920 Dayton Avenue, Bldg 24, Ames, IA 50010

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a Request for Information (RFI) form, serving as Attachment V to a solicitation. It is designed for contractors to submit questions or requests for clarification regarding the "Purchase Manure Spreader" project.

• Project Information: Includes Project Number (1232SA26Q0242), Project Title (Purchase Manure Spreader), and Project Location (USDA-ARS-MWA Ruminent Diseases and Immunology, Ames, IA).
• Submission Guidelines: Emphasizes the need to thoroughly read the solicitation, specifications, and drawings before submitting questions. Questions must specifically identify the relevant specification, solicitation section, or drawing number.
• Contact Information: Fields for submitting contractor details (Name, Phone, Email) and the designated recipient (Theodore Blume, USDA/ARS/PWA).
• Information Needed Section: A space for contractors to detail their questions or information requests, referencing specific sections or drawings.
• Reply Mechanism: States that replies will be issued via Solicitation Amendment by the Contracting Officer.
• Amendment Acknowledgment: Reminds offerors that they are responsible for retrieving and acknowledging all Amendments.

This form is crucial for bidders who have questions or require clarification on the "Purchase Manure Spreader" solicitation. It outlines the required format for submitting inquiries to ensure they are addressed by the Government. The RFI process and the subsequent replies via amendment will directly impact bidders' understanding of the requirements and their proposal preparation.