Small Grain Drill (Brand Name Great Plains 3P806NT w/Dual Seed Box or Equal) - El Reno OK
Overview
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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 U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Research Service (ARS) is seeking quotations for a Small Grain Drill (Brand Name Great Plains 3P806NT w/Dual Seed Box or Equal) for its facility in El Reno, OK. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside Request for Quotation (RFQ) issued as a combined synopsis/solicitation. The acquisition aims to procure a no-till drill with specific technical features. Quotations are due by January 29, 2026, at 5:00 PM Central Time.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for one Small Grain Drill - No Till / Dual Seed Box, specifically a 2 x 13 single, 5/8-inch Turbo Coulter model, equipped with dual seed and small-seed capabilities, lift assist, and weight brackets. It must include coupling accessories for a 3-point hitch (category 2). Key technical specifications include:
- 7.5-inch row spacing.
- Two cereal grain seed boxes and one small seed box.
- No-till design with coulter grease bank.
- 8'-8'6" working width.
- Press wheels, jack/parking stand, multiple speed gearbox, and adjustable seed openers.
- Ladder and walking board for access. The drill must be delivered fully assembled and ready-to-use to USDA-ARS, 7207 W Cheyenne St El Reno, OK 73036-2144. Traceability to the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and a Certificate of Conformance (COC) are required.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price (anticipated).
- Opportunity Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (RFQ).
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (NAICS 333111, size standard 1,250 employees).
- Delivery: Within 60 days After Receipt of Order (ARO). F.O.B. destination.
- Questions Due: January 20, 2026, 12:00 PM Central Time.
- Quotations Due: January 29, 2026, 5:00 PM Central Time.
- Published: January 14, 2026.
Evaluation
Award will be made on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) basis. Technical acceptability will be assessed based on meeting or exceeding all salient characteristics and technical requirements. Past performance will also be evaluated. Offerors must hold prices firm for 90 calendar days.
Additional Notes
This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference, accessible at www.acquisition.gov. For full instructions and evaluation criteria, refer to "Attachment 1 - Solicitation Terms and Conditions". General questions should be submitted via email to shane.pope@usda.gov. For technical questions, contact Kory Bollinger at kory.bollinger@usda.gov or 405-262-5291.