Center Pivot Replacement
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
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 Agricultural Research Service (ARS) is soliciting quotes for the procurement and turnkey installation of a new center pivot irrigation system at the Roman L. Hurska U.S. Meat Animal Research Center (USMARC) in Clay Center, Nebraska. This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Quotes are due April 13th, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for a hot-dipped galvanized, seven-tower center pivot irrigation system. Key features include GPS-ready VRI sector programming and specialized sprinkler packages (e.g., Nelson SR-100 end gun or equal). The system must have a minimum 105" ground clearance and 150" wheelbase, and be compatible with existing chemigation valve, flow meter, and service pipe, or include replacement costs. The contractor is responsible for evaluating the existing pivot point and providing a new concrete pad if necessary. Installation is expected within 30 to 45 days of award.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Request for Quotation (RFQ), Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside
- NAICS: 333111 (Small Business Size Standard: 1250 employees)
- Place of Performance: USMARC, Clay Center, NE
- Completion: Within 30-45 days of award
- Questions Due: April 7th, 2026, 1:00 p.m. ET
- Quotes Due: April 13th, 2026, 5:00 p.m. ET
- Published: March 31st, 2026
Evaluation & Submission
Award will be made to the offeror representing the best value to the Government, based on a comparative evaluation of Price and Technical Capability. Technical capability will assess the ability to meet salient characteristics, sprinkler package accuracy, and navigation of field obstacles. The Government reserves the right to select a superior technical solution even if not the lowest priced.
Quotes must be on company letterhead and include: SAM.gov UEI, technical documentation with a "meets/does not meet" statement for specifications, a Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) for the turnkey project (F.O.B. Destination, including all costs), estimated lead time/completion date, and must be valid for at least 60 days.
Additional Notes
- A site visit is scheduled for April 3rd, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. at 844 Road 313, Clay Center, NE 68933. Contact Danny Trausch (402-762-4120) for access only; he is not authorized to discuss RFQ details.
- All formal inquiries and quotes must be submitted via email to Richard Hawthorne at richard.hawthorne@usda.gov. Include the solicitation number (1232SA26Q0390) in the subject line.