SAM #1232SA26Q1007

USDA ARS Solicitation for 125hp GPS-Equipped Tractor with Spray System and John Deere 6430 Trade-In

USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS) is seeking to procure a new 125hp diesel tractor with advanced GPS guidance and autosteer RTK, including a front-mounted 200-gallon spray tank system, for the Coastal Plains Soil, Water & Plant Research Center in Florence, SC. - Government Buyer: - United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service (ARS) - Coastal Plains Soil, Water & Plant Research Center, Florence, SC - OEMs and Vendors: - John Deere (referenced as OEM for the trade-in tractor) - No specific OEM required for the new tractor; compatible with AFS Pro 700/1200 displays (Case IH technology) - Products/Services Requested: - 125hp diesel tractor with: - 100 PTO hp, 4WD, shuttle shift transmission, electric powershift - Cab with heat/air, narrow row crop tires (30" spacing), 3pt quick hitch (Cat II/III), hydraulic top link - At least 4 hydraulic rear outlets, rear fender buttons for 3-point hitch and 1 hydraulic outlet - 540/1000 RPM PTO - GPS guidance and autosteer RTK - Compatibility with AFS Pro 700/1200 displays - Front-mounted spray tank system: - 200-gallon tank, hydraulic motor-driven centrifugal pump (≥125 GPM, 120 PSI) - At least 45 hydraulic folding booms with 3 zones - Spray system controller equivalent to TeeJet 845 with 3-zone control - 3-bodied nozzles spaced 15" apart - Installation on new tractor - Trade-in of existing John Deere 6430 tractor (Serial No. LO6430H601020, 3000 hrs) - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Tractor must be compatible with advanced precision agriculture displays (AFS Pro 700/1200) - Delivery required within 180 days after award - Small business set-aside under NAICS 333112 - Vendors must provide detailed technical specifications demonstrating compliance with salient characteristics - Trade-in of John Deere 6430 is integral to the procurement

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 1232SA26Q1007 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for the procurement of a Tractor with a trade-in of a John Deere 6430  

This acquisition  is set-aside for small business concerns.  The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 333112  The small business size standard is 1,500 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 Tractor with a trade-in of a John Deere 6430 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 31, 2026. Quotes must be submitted electronically, e-mailed to lynn.hults@usda.gov; no faxed or hard copy quotes are allowed.

Responses must include detailed specifications that show the capability of providing the required Tractor with a trade-in of a John Deere 6430.  Quotes that merely offer to provide the equipment as described in the specifications without comparative specification will not receive further consideration for award.

The final day for question submission is 3:00 pm Central Standard Time on Tuesday, July 28, 2026.

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