Mobile Soil Steam Generator
Overview
Buyer
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Set Aside
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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 USDA, Agricultural Research Service (ARS) in Wooster, OH, is soliciting quotations for a Mobile Soil Steam Generator under Solicitation Number 1232SA26Q0588. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside acquisition. The government intends to make one award based on best value, considering price and technical capability. Quotations are due by May 11th, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. ET.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for a mobile soil steam generator, comparable to a Sioux Corporation Steam-Flo SF20D-TM, with specific technical specifications:
- Boiler: 20 HP, 3-Pass Dry Back Scotch Marine, ASME Section IV, 791,000 BTU/HR input.
- Performance: Minimum 690 lbs/hr steam output, 15 PSI max operating pressure.
- Fuel: Diesel or Kerosene with an integrated 65-gallon tank.
- Trailer: Single axle highway trailer, 5200lb leaf spring axle, 15" heavy-duty pneumatic tires, electric brakes with breakaway kit.
- Hitch: 2 5/16" ball coupler with adjustable height and safety chains.
- Accessories: Two (2) 2-inch trailer-mounted steam-rated gate valves, a scale inhibitor system (Sioux Hydroblend or comparable), and two (2) replacement cartridges with O-rings.
- Documentation: One physical copy of the Operator’s Manual, Maintenance Parts List, and ASME Manufacturer's Data Report.
Contract Details
- Opportunity Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (RFQ)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (NAICS 333310, Size Standard 1000 employees)
- Award Type: Single Firm Fixed-Price award
- Delivery: Required within 45 days after award to Wooster, OH.
Submission Requirements
Quotes must be on company letterhead and include:
- SAM.gov UEI Number.
- Technical Documentation: Descriptive material and a "meets/does not meet" statement for all minimum specifications.
- Pricing: Unit price and total price, including all shipping/delivery costs.
- Timeline: Estimated lead time/delivery date.
- Validity: Quote must be valid for at least 60 days. All email correspondence must include the solicitation number (1232SA26Q0588) in the subject line.
Evaluation Criteria
Award will be made to the offeror representing the best value to the Government, based on a comparative evaluation of:
- Price
- Technical Capability The Government reserves the right to select a technically superior solution, even if it is not the lowest priced.
Key Dates & Contact
- Questions Due: May 7th, 2026, 1:00 p.m. ET
- Quotations Due: May 11th, 2026, 5:00 p.m. ET
- Submit To: Richard Hawthorne at richard.hawthorne@usda.gov
- Place of Performance/Delivery: USDA-ARS Application Technology Research Unit, 1680 Madison Ave, Wooster, Ohio 44691.