Trailer Mounted Water Tank - Prosser, WA
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
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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) is soliciting proposals for a Trailer Mounted Water Tank (Solicitation #1232SA26Q0299) for emergency irrigation at its Prosser, WA worksite. This requirement is set aside for Total Small Businesses. The contract will be a Firm Fixed-Price award, with delivery required by June 1, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for one 2000-Gallon Irrigation Trailer with a mounted pump. Key specifications include:
- Capacity: 2000-2100 gallons (or multiple smaller tanks).
- Trailer GVWR: 24,000 lbs.
- Features: DOT approved lights, adjustable lunette eye coupler ball hitch, jackstand.
- Pump: Mounted pump with a minimum delivery of 150 gpm.
- Tank Material: Must be constructed of Polyethylene.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed-Price.
- Anticipated Award: One award.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5).
- Place of Delivery: USDA-ARS, 24106 North Bunn Rd, Prosser, WA 99350.
- Delivery Date: Required by June 1, 2026 (early deliveries accepted).
- Offer Validity: Offerors must hold prices firm for 90 calendar days from the offer receipt date.
Evaluation & Submission
- Evaluation Criteria: Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA).
- Evaluation Factors: Price, Technical Acceptability (detailed quotation and specifications required), and Past Performance (rated as Acceptable, Neutral, or Unacceptable).
- Submission Requirements: Offerors must submit pricing for all items and provide all documents in a single PDF attachment.
- Questions: Questions were due by April 7, 2026, at 12:00 PM Central Time, to jennifer.busbea@usda.gov.
Additional Notes
This solicitation incorporates numerous Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Agriculture Acquisition Regulation (AGAR) clauses. Invoices must be submitted electronically through the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP).