Opportunity
SAM #1232SA26Q1307
USDA ARS requests John Deere GreenStar 7500 or equivalent swather for Sidney, Montana
Buyer
ARS APD
Posted
August 19, 2026
Respond By
September 01, 2026
Identifier
1232SA26Q1307
NAICS
333111, 423820
The USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS) Northern Plains Agricultural Research Laboratory is seeking to procure a swather for crop harvesting in field experiments at Sidney, Montana. - Government Buyer: - United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) - Agricultural Research Service (ARS) - Northern Plains Agricultural Research Laboratory - OEMs and Vendors: - John Deere (specified as GreenStar 7500 or equal) - Products Requested: - Swather (John Deere GreenStar 7500 or equivalent) - Quantity: 1 - Features required: - Rotary or sickle header under 16.5 feet wide - Less than 3000 engine hours - Air conditioning - Air suspended seat - Mirrors - Instructional seat - Auto steer capable (integration or ATU 300) - G5Plus display - Diesel engine - Delivery to NPARL or Froid Research Farm - Services Requested: - Training in software use (online or in person) - Training in equipment operations (in-person at delivery) - One-year warranty from final acceptance - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Swather must be auto steer capable and include advanced display technology - Delivery required within 90 days of order - Training and warranty included - Equipment must have less than 3000 engine hours and meet specific operational features
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 1232SA26Q1307 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for a Swather delivered to Sidney, Montana.
This acquisition is set-aside for small business concerns. The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 333111 – Farm Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing. 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.