SAM #1232SA26Q01132

USDA ARS Solicitation for Mapping Guidance Yield Monitor System and Precision Ag Equipment

The USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS) Colorado unit is seeking quotations for a comprehensive Mapping Guidance Yield Monitor System to support precision agriculture operations. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service (ARS), AFM APD, Colorado unit - OEMs and Vendors: - Ag Leader (specified as preferred brand or equivalent for many items) - AgXcel (fertilizer pump) - J.ASSY (Visum monitor kit and sensors) - Products/Services Requested: - Mapping Guidance Yield Monitor System (harvesting equipment) - Precision agriculture components including: - Ag Leader InCommand displays (Go 16, Go 10), GPS 7500/7550 receivers, RTK radios, and base station - SteadySteer and SteerCommand Z2 steering kits and adapters - SureDrive electric drives and SureForce modules for planters - Fertilizer rate control kits (AgXcel) - Multiple sensors, mounting kits, cable assemblies, and hardware for John Deere and other equipment - J.ASSY Visum monitor kit and small grain sensors - Software licenses (AgFiniti, displaycast unlocks) - Installation services for all equipment - Quantities range from single units to bulk (e.g., 24 sensors, 35 ft hose, 6 SureDrive assemblies) - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Local service support within three hours - Familiarity with local agricultural practices - Trade-in option for existing Trimble monitors - All parts must be new and approved; alternates allowed if meeting all requirements - Firm fixed price quotations required with technical documentation - Delivery required within 90 days of award - Small business set-aside under NAICS 333111 - Evaluation by Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) - Highlighted OEMs: Ag Leader, AgXcel, J.ASSY

Description

Description – Mapping Guidance Yield Monitor System

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 1232SA26Q1132  is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for a Mapping Guidance Yield Monitor System.

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  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

Mapping Guidance Yield Monitor System. See Attachment 2 - Specifications.

Schedule of Items - See Attachment 1 – SF-1449.

Concerns having the expertise and required capabilities to provide these items are invited to submit responses in accordance with the requirements stipulated in this solicitation.  Alternate Parts will be authorized if they are an approved alternate part that satisfies all form, fit, and function requirements of the original parts and conform to the approved configuration.  All parts shall be NEW approved parts.

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. Attachment 1 – SF-1449 Attachment 2- Specifications

In order to be considered for award QUOTERS SHALL SUBMIT ALL OF THE FOLLOWING:

Submit Firm Fixed Price quotation (quote on company letterhead) detailing the service or supply, price for all items, if applicable, and valid for at least 60 days after receipt of quote. All Supplies MUST have the Place of Manufacture listed for all items in their quote. Submit attached SF-1449 with blocks 17a, 30a, 30b, 30c, AND individual Contract Line Items priced in full. Submit Sam.gov Unique Entity ID (UEI) with quotation.  Submit Capability Statement and technical documentation showing technical capability to meet or exceed ALL Performance Elements in the Specifications.

REJECTION OF QUOTATION: Failure to demonstrate compliance or to submit ALL items requested in solicitation will be cause to reject the quote without further discussions.

DISCUSSIONS: The Government intends to award without discussions but reserves the right to conduct discussions should it be deemed in the Government's best interest.

 Quotes are due on 8/14/2026 at 9:00 AM PT by email to Elizabeth Calhoun at Elizabeth.Calhoun@usda.gov. You must include the solicitation title name and number as the subject line of the email.

Questions-All questions must go to Elizabeth Calhoun, whom may be reached at Elizabeth.Calhoun@usda.gov for specific questions regarding this combined solicitation. You must include the solicitation name AND number as the subject line of the email. Questions by interested parties regarding the requirement must be submitted by 8/7/2026 by 2:00 PM PT.

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