Trailer Mounted Water Tank - Prosser, WA
SOL #: 1232SA26Q0299Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview
Buyer
Agriculture
Agricultural Research Service
USDA ARS AFM APD
BELTSVILLE, MD, 20705, United States
Place of Performance
Prosser, WA
NAICS
Truck (532120)
PSC
Trailers (2330)
Set Aside
Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)
Original Source
Timeline
1
Posted
Apr 2, 2026
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Last Updated
Apr 23, 2026
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Submission Deadline
Apr 8, 2026, 10:00 PM
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 quotations (RFQ #1232SA26Q0299) for a Trailer Mounted Water Tank for emergency irrigation at its Prosser, WA worksite. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Quotations are due April 8, 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: 24,000 lbs GVWR, DOT approved lights, adjustable lunette eye coupler, jackstand.
- Pump: Mounted, with a minimum delivery of 150 GPM.
- Tank Material: Must be constructed of Polyethylene.
Contract Details
- Opportunity Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (RFQ #1232SA26Q0299)
- Anticipated Award: Firm Fixed-Price contract, one award.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5).
- NAICS: 532120 (Small Business Size Standard: $47M).
- Place of Delivery: USDA-ARS, 24106 North Bunn Rd, Prosser, WA 99350.
- Delivery Date: Required by June 1, 2026 (early deliveries accepted).
Submission & Evaluation
- Submission: Offerors must submit pricing for all items and provide a detailed quotation and specifications to demonstrate technical capability. All documents must be submitted as a single PDF attachment.
- Evaluation Criteria: Quotations will be evaluated based on Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA), considering Price, Technical Acceptability, and Past Performance. Past Performance will be rated as "Acceptable," "Neutral," or "Unacceptable."
- Pricing: Offerors must hold prices firm for 90 calendar days.
- Invoicing: Electronic submission via the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP).
Important Dates
- Questions Due: April 7, 2026, 12:00 PM Central Time (email to jennifer.busbea@usda.gov).
- Quotations Due: April 8, 2026, 22:00:00Z (4:00 PM PT / 7:00 PM ET).
- Published Date: April 7, 2026.
Contact Information
- Contracting Officer: Jennifer Busbea (jennifer.busbea@usda.gov, 970-851-3746).
People
Points of Contact
Jennifer BusbeaPRIMARY