John Deere (Or Equal) Four Row Planter
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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 U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Research Service (ARS) is soliciting quotes for a John Deere (Or Equal) Four Row Planter. This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside and seeks a planter meeting specific technical specifications for the Grazinglands Research Laboratory in El Reno, OK. Quotes will be evaluated based on Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) criteria. Questions are due February 12, 2026, and quotes are due February 16, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for one John Deere Four Row Planter, or an "equal" product. The planter must be capable of hooking up to a 3-point hitch (category 2), have 30-inch row spacing (adjustable up to 48-inch), and be able to plant single rows of individual seed varieties in multi-row plots, as well as multiple row plots of a single seed variety. Key components include a Variable Drive with Hydraulic Motor, mounted row cleaners, a vacuum gauge, a jack/parking stand, and closing wheels. The planter must also include seed plates for various crops (beans, sorghum, sunflower, oilseeds) and be compatible with tractors having a hydraulic outflow of 22.5 to 29.1 gpm (e.g., 100-130 hp). Delivery is F.O.B. Destination to GRAZINGLANDS RESEARCH LABORATORY, 7207 West Cheyenne Street, El Reno, OK 73036, no later than 60 days after award.
Contract Details
- Opportunity Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (RFQ)
- Solicitation Number: 1232SA26Q0149
- Anticipated Award Type: Firm Fixed Price requirements contract
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (NAICS 333111, size standard 1,250 employees)
- Product/Service Code: 3710 (Soil Preparation Equipment)
- Place of Performance: El Reno, OK 73036
- Award Intent: One award
Submission & Evaluation
Quotes will be evaluated using the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) method. The lowest-priced offer will be assessed first for Technical Acceptability. Technical Acceptability requires meeting or exceeding all salient characteristics, clear identification of the proposed product (brand, make, model), and sufficient descriptive literature for "equal" products. Past Performance will also be evaluated (Acceptable, Neutral, or Unacceptable). Offerors must provide pricing for all items and hold offers firm for 90 calendar days.
Key Dates & Contact
- Questions Due: February 12, 2026, 4:00 PM Central Time
- Quotes Due: February 16, 2026, 5:00 PM ET
- Contact: Melissa Santos (melissa.santos@usda.gov)
Additional Notes
This solicitation incorporates numerous FAR and AGAR clauses by reference. Offerors are advised to review "Attachment 1 - Solicitation Terms and Conditions" for full details on clauses, instructions, and evaluation criteria, and "Attachment 2 - Specifications" for detailed technical requirements.