Wintersteiger Plot Combine

SOL #: 1232SA26Q0468Combined Synopsis/Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

Agriculture
Agricultural Research Service
USDA ARS AFM APD
BELTSVILLE, MD, 20705, United States

Place of Performance

Stuttgart, AR

NAICS

Farm Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing (333111)

PSC

Harvesting Equipment (3720)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Timeline

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Posted
Apr 16, 2026
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Last Updated
Apr 16, 2026
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Submission Deadline
May 1, 2026, 9:00 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 proposals for the procurement of a Wintersteiger Plot Combine for the Dale Bumpers National Rice Research Center (DBNRRC) in Stuttgart, AR. This is an unrestricted acquisition, seeking a single firm-fixed-price award. Offers are due May 1, 2026, at 5:00 PM ET.

Scope of Work

The requirement is for one (1) Wintersteiger Plot Combine to be delivered to the DBNRRC. Detailed technical specifications are provided, including:

  • Engine: Deutz diesel, 2200 ccm, 36.4 kW (50 HP) at 2800 rpm.
  • Header: UNI-FLOW HEADER, 150 cm (60") cutting width, 5-part reel, hydraulic knife drive, low cutting depths.
  • Threshing: Variator drum (330-1900 rpm), adjustable sieve (4-20 mm), concave for various crops.
  • General: Hydrostatic ground drive, multi-function lever, color display, low dust levels, EMV approved.
  • Other Requirements: Delivery to DBNRRC, 1-year warranty on all parts and labor, and availability of onsite annual service by a certified technician (at additional annual cost).

Contract Details

  • Type: Firm-Fixed Price
  • Set-Aside: Unrestricted (NAICS 333111, Small Business Size Standard: 1,250 Employees)
  • Anticipated Award: One award
  • Period of Performance: May 2, 2026, to May 1, 2027
  • Delivery Date: May 1, 2027 (F.O.B. destination)
  • Agency: USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS)

Submission & Evaluation

  • Evaluation Criteria: Best Value, based on Technical Approach, Price, and Past Performance. Award will be made to the offeror with the highest technically rated proposal, a fair and reasonable price, and acceptable or neutral past performance.
  • Key Submission Requirement: Pricing must be provided for all line items; failure to do so may result in disqualification.
  • Questions Due: May 1, 2026, 4:00 PM Central Time (via email to the Contracting Officer).
  • Offers Due: May 1, 2026, 5:00 PM Eastern Time.
  • Registration: Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM).

Contact Information

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Points of Contact

lynn HultsPRIMARY
lynn.hults@usda.gov
9124649723

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