1232SA26Q0259 - Combination Synopsis/Solicitation for Bale Wrapper with Round Bale Grabber for USDA-ARS-MWA Madison WI
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Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The USDA-ARS-MWA is seeking quotations for a Bale Wrapper with Round Bale Grabber for its U.S. Dairy Forage Research Center in Madison, WI. This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside and is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) on a "Brand Name or Equal" basis. The government intends to make one Firm-Fixed Price award. Quotations are due by March 18, 2026, at 1:00 PM CST.
Scope of Work
The primary requirement is for one (1) Baler Wrapper with Round Bale Grabber, specifically the Goweil LT-Master F60 or an approved "Or Equal" product. The equipment is needed to preserve fresh chopped forages for dairy cattle feeding studies by producing small, compact, and well-preserved silage bales. Key technical requirements include:
- Baler: Hydraulic powered, fixed chamber with endless belt, adjustable belt tension, capable of producing approximately 2ft x 2ft bales (max 200lbs) at up to 90 bales/hour.
- Wrapper: Hydraulically tilting table, twin wrapping arm, bale delivery ramp, film cutter, capable of applying 4-6 layers of plastic film and 4-12 layers of external plastic wrap.
- Round Bale Grabber: Capable of grabbing two small bales, with a universal skidsteer mount.
Delivery is required at the USDFRC Research Farm at Prairie du Sac, WI by August 1, 2026, or as negotiated. On-site installation and training, along with an operations manual, are also required.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price purchase order.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5).
- NAICS Code: 333111 – Farm Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing (Size Standard: 1250 Employees).
- Place of Performance: Madison, WI.
Submission & Evaluation
- Quotation Due Date: March 18, 2026, 1:00 PM CST.
- Questions Due Date: March 9, 2026, 1:00 PM CST.
- Submission Method: Email quotations and questions to Theodore.Blume@usda.gov. The email subject line for quotations must include the RFQ number and title. For questions, use "1232SA26Q0259 Baler Wrapper/Round Bale Grabber RFI".
- Required Submissions: Firm-fixed price quotation, supply description, place of manufacture, price, active SAM.gov Unique Entity ID (UEI), product brochures/specification sheets demonstrating compliance, and three completed Past Performance Questionnaires (PPQ) submitted directly from references.
- Evaluation Criteria: Best value, considering relevant experience, past performance (recency, relevancy, quality from last five years), and price. The government will use a comparative methodology.
- Offer Validity: Offerors must hold prices for 60 calendar days.
Additional Notes
This solicitation incorporates FAR and AGAR clauses by reference. Offerors must certify domestic end products under the "Buy American Certificate" clause. The USDA Ombudsman Program for Agency Protests is available for resolving concerns.