High-capacity soil batch mixer
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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.
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- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
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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 a high-capacity soil batch mixer, specifically one (1) Model SD-3 Super Duty Batch Mixer with an 18 cu ft. capacity. This equipment is required to produce growing mix for 80,000 to 120,000 potato seedlings at the Aberdeen, ID facility. This is an UNRESTRICTED acquisition, and quotes are due by April 28, 2026, at 1200 ET.
Scope of Work
The required mixer must meet specific technical requirements:
- Model: SD-3 Super Duty Batch Mixer, 18 cu ft. capacity.
- Material Handling: Capable of handling a mix up to 60% sand with a weight of 47 lbs/cu. ft.
- Operation: Easy-to-operate discharge chute for one-person operation.
- Mixing Mechanism: Auger with paddles or flutes featuring sawtooth edges.
- Moistening: Equipped with water spray pipes and nozzles for moistening batches.
- Delivery: Required by August 1, 2026, with early deliveries accepted. Delivery terms are FOB Destination.
Contract Details
- Anticipated Award Type: Firm Fixed Price Purchase Order.
- NAICS Code: 333111 (Soil Preparation Equipment Manufacturing).
- Size Standard: 1,250 Employees.
Submission & Evaluation
Offerors must submit pricing for all items to be considered responsive. Quotes will be evaluated based on Price and Technical Acceptability, with the award made to the offeror representing the best value to the Government, not necessarily the lowest-priced offeror.
- Price Evaluation: Assessed for fairness and reasonableness.
- Technical Acceptability: Will assess the offeror's ability to meet requirements and understanding of the item.
- Past Performance: Assessed as acceptable or neutral.
- Quote Due Date: April 28, 2026, at 1200 ET.
- Submission Method: Via email to katelyn.nelson@usda.gov with the subject line "Quote for 1232SA26Q0462".
- Offerors must hold prices firm for 30 calendar days from the offer due date.
Amendment
Amendment 0001 incorporates the mandatory contract clause FAR 52.222-90, "Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors (Apr 2026)", as required by Executive Order 14398. This amendment does not extend the offer due date, and offerors must acknowledge its receipt.
Contact Information
For inquiries, contact Katelyn Nelson at katelyn.nelson@usda.gov or 301-837-8754.