Trailer Mounted Water Tank - Prosser, WA

Questions & Answers / Clarifications

This document provides a clarification to Solicitation #1232SA26Q0299 regarding the material construction of a trailer tank.

• Question: The bidder inquired whether the tank on the trailer for Solicitation #1232SA26Q0299 should be constructed of Carbon Steel, Stainless Steel, or Polyethylene.
• Answer: The government clarified that the tank should be constructed of Polyethylene.

This clarification specifies a material requirement for the trailer tank. Bidders should ensure their proposals or quotes reflect the use of Polyethylene for the tank construction.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document provides the specifications for an irrigation trailer with a mounted pump, intended for emergency irrigation at the USDA-ARS Prosser worksite.

• Project: 2000-Gallon Irrigation Trailer
• Scope: Purchase of an irrigation trailer with a mounted pump for emergency irrigation.
• Minimum Specifications:
  • 2000-2100 gallon capacity or multiple smaller tanks.
  • 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.
• Deliverables: 1 Water Trailer.
• Place of Delivery: USDA-ARS, 24106 North Bunn Rd, Prosser, WA 99350.
• Delivery Date: June 1, 2026.

This attachment details the specific technical requirements and delivery information for the irrigation trailer. Bidders must ensure their proposed trailer meets all listed specifications and can be delivered by the specified date and location.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document outlines the "Statement of Requirement" for a Trailer Mounted Water Tank (Solicitation Number: 1232SA26Q0299). It details the technical data and supporting documentation available, primarily through "Attachment 2 - Specifications".

• The core requirement is for a "Trailer mounted water tank".

• Specific technical details are provided in "Attachment 2 - Specifications".

• The anticipated award type is a firm fixed price contract.

• The government intends to make one award.

• Offerors must submit pricing for all items to be considered responsive.

• Quotes will be evaluated based on the "lowest price technically acceptable" criteria.

• Evaluation factors include: Price, Technical Acceptability, and Past Performance.

• Technical Acceptability requires a "detailed quotation and specifications" to demonstrate capability.

• Past Performance will be assessed using "Acceptable", "Neutral", or "Unacceptable" ratings.

• Offerors must hold prices firm for 90 calendar days from the offer receipt date.

• Questions are due by April 7, 2026, at 12:00 PM Central Time and should be emailed to jennifer.busbea@usda.gov.

• All documents must be submitted in one PDF attachment.

• Offerors, or the product/service, are not required to meet a qualification requirement to be eligible for award.

• Specific clauses related to small business concerns and subcontracting are included (e.g., 52.219-4, 52.219-6, 52.219-8, 52.219-9, 52.219-14, 52.219-16, 52.219-33).

• The document incorporates numerous Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Agriculture Acquisition Regulation (AGAR) clauses and provisions by reference. Bidders are cautioned to review these carefully.

• Delivery is required by June 1, 2026; early deliveries are accepted.

• Invoices must be submitted electronically through the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP).

• Information regarding agency protests and the Ombudsman program is provided.