Center Pivot Replacement

The USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS) issued RFQ 1232SA26Q0390 as a total small‑business set‑aside (NAICS 333111, size standard 1,250 employees) for the procurement and turnkey installation of a hot‑dipped galvanized, seven‑tower center‑pivot irrigation system to replace a damaged unit at the Roman L. Hurska U.S. Meat Animal Research Center in Clay County, Nebraska. The system must be GPS‑ready with VRI sector programming, include specialized sprinkler packages, and be capable of navigating existing field obstacles (water tanks, fences). All work—including equipment, shipping, installation labor, any required concrete pad, and hookups—must be completed within 30‑45 days of award and delivered on a firm‑fixed‑price, FOB‑destination basis. Offerors must submit a quote on company letterhead that includes SAM.gov UEI number, a “meets/does not meet” statement for each minimum specification, pricing, lead‑time/completion date, and a 60‑day price validity. Quotes will be evaluated under FAR 12.203 on price and technical capability, with the Government reserving the right to award to a superior technical solution even if it is not the lowest price. Only one award will be made; all responsive offers must price every item. Submissions must be emailed with the solicitation number in the subject line, and questions are due to Richard Hawthorne (richard.hawthorne@usda.gov) by 1:00 p.m. ET on April 7, 2026.

Notice ID

6e7a446789dd417787ac344c87dc7a13

Solicitation Number

1232SA26Q0390

NAICS Code

333111

Classification Code

3695