SAM #1232SA26Q0680

USDA ARS Solicitation for Lateral Move Irrigation System with Variable Rate Controls

USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS) is seeking bids for the installation of a lateral move irrigation system at the Northwest Irrigation and Soils Research Laboratory in Kimberly, Idaho. - Government Buyer: - USDA ARS Acquisition and Property Division (APD), Contracting Office at 5601 Sunnyside Avenue, Beltsville, MD - Project managed by ARS-1232SA - Products/Services Requested: - Lateral move sprinkler irrigation system with variable rate irrigation (VRI) controls for a 20-acre research field - Features: hose feed, electric cord lateral move, GPS guidance, 4 spans, 30-40 inch sprinkler outlet spacing, Nelson Irrigation 15 psi pressure regulator and olive plate rotator sprinklers, poly hard drop hose for 60 inch sprinkler height, 480 V electrical supply pedestals with 110v outlets, water-controlled solenoid valves, remote monitoring via computer or smartphone - Optional second identical system for adjacent field (option line item) - Part number for option: 7540-01-152-8067 - OEMs and Vendors: - Nelson Irrigation (components specified for sprinkler valves and regulators) - Unique/Notable Requirements: - 100% small business set-aside under NAICS code 237110 - Bid, payment, and performance bonds required - Site visits available for contractors - Compliance with federal regulations, technical approach, company experience, price, and past performance emphasized in evaluation - 480 VAC power supply, 5-inch soft hose water supply, and remote monitoring capabilities required - Performance period: 240 calendar days after notice to proceed, with final delivery by contract deadline - Place of Performance: - Northwest Irrigation and Soils Research Laboratory, 3793 N 3600 E, Kimberly, Idaho 83341 - Contracting office: USDA ARS APD, 5601 Sunnyside Avenue RM 3-2102, Beltsville, MD 20705

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 1232SA26Q0680 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for a lateral move irrigation system.

This acquisition  is set-aside for small business concerns.  The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 237110.  The small business size standard is $45.0 million.  This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside.  All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency.

Organized site visits have been scheduled for June 3, 2026 at 9:00 AM Mountain Daylight Time (MDT) and June 4, 2026 at 1:00 PM MDT.  The same information will be provided at both site visits, so offerors only need to attend one.  Contractors wishing to attend the site visit must register by emailing josh.dobereiner@usda.gov by June 2, 2026 at 3:00 PM MDT with the name(s) of attendee(s), company they are with, and company(s) they are representing.  A Government issued photo ID is required for attendance.

The site visit will be held for the purpose of providing contractors with the opportunity to familiarize themselves with the site, which may be helpful in the preparation of quotes.  Attendance at the site visit is not mandatory for quote submission; however, failure to visit the site will not relieve or mitigate the successful contractor’s responsibility and obligation to fully comply with the terms, conditions, and specifications contained and/or referenced in this document.

Bonds:  Bid, Payment, and Performance Bonds are required.

All questions regarding this solicitation must be submitted in writing to the Contracting Officer, Josh Dobereiner, via email to josh.dobereiner@usda.gov.  Questions must be submitted no later than June 12, 2026 at 4:00 PM MDT.  Answers to all questions received by that time will be posted as an amendment to the solicitation.  No questions will be answered after this date unless determined to be in the best interest of the Government as deemed by the Contracting Officer.  Telephone requests for information will not be accepted or returned.

Technical Data -

Technical data and supporting documentation associated with this solicitation are available through the following sources:

Solicitation Attachments The following documents are included as attachments to this solicitation and can be accessed via the “Attachments/Links” section of the posting. Statement of Work Wage Determination

Project Location

Project location is listed in the Statement of Work.

Definitization of Equitable Adjustments for Change Orders

Pursuant to FAR 36.101-4(b), information regarding USDA’s definitization of equitable adjustments for change orders under construction contracts may be found at Contracting with USDA under “Federal Acquisition Regulation 36.101-4”.  USDA’s procedures that apply to the definitization of equitable adjustments for change orders under construction contracts may be found in AGAR 443.304 -70.

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