SAM #1232SA26Q0813

USDA ARS Solicits Quotations for Kincaid-Compatible Combine with Trade-In

The USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS) is seeking quotations from small businesses for the purchase of a new agricultural combine for research use in Brookings, SD. - Government Buyer: - United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service (ARS), SEA AAO ACQ/PER PROP, College Station, TX - OEMs and Vendors: - Kincaid Equipment Manufacturing (OEM specified for brand name or equal requirement) - Trade-in of a Massey Ferguson MF8-XP combine is included - Products/Services Requested: - 1 new combine, minimum 130 HP engine, 4WD, 3-row 20-inch row head, full air cab, dual positive displacement blowers, single H2 grain gage, Data Coll Harvest Master H2 and H3, minimum 49cc hydraulic pump, straw chopper, weight package assembly, 4-camera system with 1 monitor, digital in-cab controls, rear manual adjustable sieve screen, three straw walkers, primarily belt over hydraulic driven system, chain driven feeder house, belt driven headers - Must be compatible with Kincaid Equipment Manufacturing heads - Part number C22025-001 (Kincaid C2 Combine) specified as brand name or equal - 1-year parts and labor warranty; 2-year or 2,000-hour engine warranty - 8 hours minimum on-site training at no additional cost - Service support with 48-hour on-site technician response - Trade-in of Massey Ferguson MF8-XP (848 engine hours) - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Brand name or equal to Kincaid C2 Combine (C22025-001) - Compatibility with Kincaid heads is mandatory - High parts availability (≥90% in US) - Service and training requirements are emphasized - Delivery required to Brookings, SD - Set aside for small businesses, with preference for economically disadvantaged women-owned small businesses (EDWOSB)

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 1232SA26Q0813 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for a Combine

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. 

Statement of Requirement

This requirement is for Combine in accordance with the attached Specifications.  

Vendors are required to be active and registered in the System for Award Management at www.sam.gov when submitting a quote and at time of award (FAR 52.204-7(b)(1)). Payment will be made utilizing the Department of the Treasury Invoice Processing Platform at www.ipp.gov. SAM.gov and IPP.gov are free, official websites of the United States government.

Quotes are due no later than 4:00 pm Central Standard Time on Friday, July 10, 2026. Quotes must be submitted electronically, e-mailed to lynn.hults@usda.gov; no faxed or hard copy quotes are allowed.

Responses must include a detailed description of the capability to provide Combiner, any relevant experience providing this type of data to other government agencies or organizations, and past performance history.  Quotes that merely offer to provide the data as described in the Specifications without any additional information will not receive further consideration for award.

The final day for question submission is 3:00 pm Central Standard Time on Tuesday, June 30, 2026.

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