SAM #1232SA26Q0555

USDA ARS Solicitation for 50hp Tractor with Autosteer (John Deere 5075E or Equivalent)

The USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS) is seeking to procure a 50hp tractor with advanced GPS mapping and autosteer technology for its North Central Soil Conservation Research Lab in Morris, MN. - Government Buyer: - United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service (ARS) - ARS Acquisition and Property Division (AFM APD) - North Central Soil Conservation Research Lab, Morris, MN - OEMs and Vendors: - John Deere (explicitly referenced as OEM) - Comparable brands/models are acceptable if they meet or exceed specifications - Products/Services Requested: - One (1) 50+ hp diesel tractor (John Deere 5075E or equivalent) - Must include: 12F/12R Power Shuttle transmission with MFWD, climate-controlled cab, 18.2 GPM hydraulic pump, Category 2 or 3N hitch, 540/1000 PTO - GPS/Autosteer system compatibility: John Deere StarFire 7500 and G5 - Minimum 24-month/2,000-hour warranty - Supported by a local service center within 60 miles of Morris, MN - Trade-in credit for one (1) 1999 John Deere 5210 Utility Tractor (15,035 hours, as-is, where-is) - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Tractor must be new and delivered within 60 days of award - Trade-in unit must be hauled away by vendor - Opportunity is a total small business set-aside under NAICS 333111 - All features and compatibility requirements must be met or exceeded by any offered alternative to John Deere

Description

Description -

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Part 12.  This announcement constitutes the only solicitation.  Quotations are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. 

Solicitation number 1232SA26Q0555 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for a 50hp tractor with autosteer.

This acquisition  is set-aside for small business concerns.  The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 333111  The small business size standard is 1,250 employees  This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside.  All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency. 

The USDA, ARS, in Morris, MN has a new requirement for 50hp tractor that meets or exceeds the following, and the attached specification sheet:

John Deere 5075E, or comparable, with the following:

50+ hp diesel engine. 12F/12R Power Shuttle transmission & MFWD. Under 7,000 lbs total weight with 60" rear wheel spacing. GPS/Autosteer technology compatible with JD StarFire 7500 and G5 systems. Climate-controlled cab with air suspension seat. 18.2 GPM hydraulic pump and dual rear SCVs. Category 2 or 3N hitch with 2,000 lbs lift capacity. 540/1000 PTO. Local service center within 60 miles of Morris, MN. 24-month / 2,000-hour minimum warranty. Trade-in credit for 1999 JD 5210 (15,035 hours).

Award Type

The Government intends to make one award from this solicitation.  Therefore, to be considered responsive, contractors must submit pricing for all items.

Evaluation and Basis for Award

The provision at FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation—Commercial Products and Commercial Services

is not applicable to this solicitation.  In lieu of this provision, quotes will be evaluated in accordance with FAR 12.203 based on the criteria listed below.  Award will be made to the offeror representing the best value to the Government.

The Government will conduct a comparative evaluation of quotes to select the Contractor that is best suited to fulfill the requirement. The evaluation factors are: Price and Technical Capability. The Government reserves the right to select a quote that represents a superior technical solution, even if it is not the lowest priced.

Submission Requirements:

To be considered, provide a quote on company letterhead including:

Vendor Details: SAM.gov UEI Number. Technical Documentation: Descriptive material and a "meets/does not meet" statement for the minimum specifications. Pricing: Unit price and total price (including all shipping/delivery costs). Timeline: Estimated lead time/delivery date. Validity: Quote must be valid for at least 60 days.

Offerors shall identify where the offered item meets or does not meet each of the Government's functional and performance minimum specifications listed herein.

Please ensure all email correspondence includes the solicitation number in the subject line.  Emails without the RFQ number in the subject line may not be seen, read, and /or reviewed and therefore disqualified from consideration.

QUESTIONS REGARDING THIS RFQ ARE DUE TO RICHARD HAWTHORNE at Richard.hawthorne@usda.gov, NO LATER THAN 1:00 p. m. ET, May 6th, 2026. Questions will only be accepted via email and WILL NOT be answered if received after this date/time.

QUOTES REGARDING THIS RFQ ARE DUE TO RICHARD HAWTHORNE at Richard.hawthorne@usda.gov , NO LATER THAN 5:00 p. m. ET, May 7th, 2026.

Delivery Address:

USDA-ARS, North Central Soil Conservation Research Lab

803 Iowa Ave

Morris, MN 56267

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