SAM #1240LP26Q0162

USDA-ARS NADC Telehandler Skid Loader Procurement (JCB 3TS-8W Equivalent)

This opportunity is for the USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS) National Animal Disease Center (NADC) in Ames, Iowa, seeking a Telehandler Skid Loader for animal research operations. - Government Buyer: - USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS), National Animal Disease Center (NADC), Animal Resources Unit - OEMs and Vendors: - JCB is referenced as the standard for equivalency (JCB 3TS-8W TeleSkid Loader) - Products Requested: - One (1) Telehandler Skid Loader with 84-inch bucket - Must be equivalent to JCB 3TS-8W TeleSkid Loader - Key technical requirements: - Minimum 9,850 lb SAE operating weight - 74 hp diesel engine - 13 ft lift, 8 ft reach - LED worklights, standard cab with heat/AC, emergency escape window, suspension seat, rear camera, electric quick hitch, loader control lockout, radio with weather band/Bluetooth, alarm package, switchable ISO-/H-pattern controls, 7-way joystick - Standard 84-inch bucket with bolt-on cutting edge, bucket-positioning leveling system - Hydraulic attachment coupler, automatic detach, auxiliary front electric control, 110v block heater - No Diesel Exhaust Fluid requirement - Servicing/repair capability within 30 miles of Ames, IA - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Equipment must be delivered within 90 days of award - Early delivery is accepted - Small business set-aside under NAICS 333120 - No specific part numbers provided; equivalency to JCB 3TS-8W is required - Servicing/repair must be available within 30 miles of Ames, Iowa

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 1240LP26Q0162 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for one (1) Telehandler Skid Loader with an 84-inch bucket, equivalent to a JCB 3TS-8W TeleSkid Loader, for the USDA-ARS National Animal Disease Center (NADC) Animal Resources Unit in Ames, Iowa. This acquisition is set-aside for small business concerns. The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 333120. 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. Submit questions to Westley.Bisson@usda.gov by September 7th, 2026 @ 1600 (MT). Submit quotations to Westley.Bisson@usda.gov by September 14th, 2026 @ 1600 (MT).  

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