FY26 Tractor Lease with Four Option Years
Overview
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Set Aside
Original Source
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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 Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Research Service (ARS) is soliciting quotes for the lease of three high-horsepower agricultural tractors to support operations at the U.S. DFRC Research Farm in Prairie du Sac, WI. This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside conducted as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) under FAR Part 12. Quotes are due by March 6, 2026.
Scope of Work
The USDA requires the lease of specific equipment (or equivalent) to meet research farm needs, including hauling manure tankers and interfacing with precision agriculture controllers. Requirements include:
- Two (2) Case IH Magnum 405 tractors (or equivalent): 340+ HP, 4WD, dual tires, and CAT4 heavy-duty drawbars for hauling 7,400-gallon manure tankers.
- One (1) Case IH Magnum 295 tractor (or equivalent): 295+ HP for pulling balers, planters, and sprayers.
- Technical Requirements: All tractors must feature computer systems capable of interfacing with fertilizer and pesticide controllers, utilizing Open APIs for seamless data transfer across platforms.
- Maintenance: Annual service and repairs (with 48-hour response times) are included. Tractors must be replaced with new machines at the start of each option year.
Contract & Timeline
- Solicitation Number: 1232SA26Q0248
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price Purchase Order
- Duration: One-year base term (March 10, 2026 – March 9, 2027) plus four one-year option years.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Response Due: March 6, 2026, at 7:00 PM Z
Evaluation
Award will be made based on a comparative evaluation to determine the best value to the Government. Evaluation factors include:
- Technical Capability: Includes a technical plan (max 4 pages) for docketing, tracking, and reporting.
- Relevant Experience
- Past Performance: Requires submission of three Past Performance Questionnaires (PPQs).
- Price: Bidders must complete the provided Price Schedule for the base and all option years.
Additional Notes
Questions regarding this solicitation are due by March 4, 2026, at 2:00 PM EST. All responsible small business sources may submit a quotation.