Trailer Mounted Water Tank - Prosser, WA
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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 soliciting quotations for a Trailer Mounted Water Tank for emergency irrigation at its Prosser, WA worksite. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside under Solicitation Number 1232SA26Q0299. The anticipated award is a Firm Fixed-Price contract. Quotations are due by April 8, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for one 2000-2100 gallon irrigation trailer with a mounted pump. Key specifications include:
- Trailer GVWR of 24,000 lbs.
- DOT approved lights.
- Adjustable lunette eye coupler ball trailer hitch.
- Jackstand.
- Mounted pump with a minimum delivery of 150 gpm. The trailer is intended for emergency irrigation at the USDA-ARS facility located at 24106 North Bunn Rd, Prosser, WA 99350.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Request for Quotation - RFQ)
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (NAICS 532120, $47M size standard)
- Quotations Due: April 8, 2026, 22:00 UTC
- Questions Due: April 7, 2026, 12:00 PM Central Time
- Delivery Required By: June 1, 2026 (early deliveries accepted)
- Published Date: April 2, 2026
Evaluation
Award will be made to the offeror submitting the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) quotation. Evaluation factors include:
- Price: Must submit pricing for all items.
- Technical Acceptability: Requires a detailed quotation and specifications demonstrating capability to meet requirements.
- Past Performance: Assessed as "Acceptable," "Neutral," or "Unacceptable." Offerors must hold prices firm for 90 calendar days.
Submission & Contact
All documents must be submitted as one PDF attachment. Questions should be emailed to Jennifer Busbea at jennifer.busbea@usda.gov. Bidders are advised to review "Attachment 1 - Solicitation Terms and Conditions" for applicable FAR/AGAR clauses and instructions.