Fertilizer Tender Trailer for USDA NRCS-Aberdeen, ID
Overview
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Aberdeen, ID, is soliciting quotes for a 5 Ton Pull Type Fertilizer Tender-Side Discharge Trailer. This acquisition is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) and is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. The Government anticipates awarding one firm-fixed-price contract to the responsible vendor offering the best value. Quotes are due by June 8, 2026, at 5:00 PM ET.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for the purchase of one (1) 5 Ton Pull Type Fertilizer Tender-Side Discharge Trailer. The trailer must meet specific requirements detailed in "C04 Attachment 1 Product Description.pdf" and "C04 Attachment 2 Fertilizer Tender Specifications.pdf". Key specifications include:
- Product: 5 Ton Pull Type Fertilizer Tender - Side Discharge
- Hopper: 5 Ton Capacity, Stainless Steel, Side Discharge
- Engine: 18-24 HP Gas
- Auger: Stainless steel, 11 ft. minimum folding side discharge auger with hydraulic folding and self-contained hydraulic system
- Trailer: 7000 lbs. Torsion axles with implement tires, stainless steel ladder, roll cover tarp, approx. 18 ft. length.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm-fixed-price
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS Code: 333111 - Farm Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing (Size Standard: 1,250 employees)
- Place of Performance/Delivery: Aberdeen Plant Materials Center, 1691A South 2700 West, Aberdeen, Idaho, 83210
- Delivery: Within 60 calendar days after contractor receipt of the purchase order.
- Quotes Due: June 8, 2026, 5:00 PM ET
- Questions Due: June 4, 2026, 11:00 AM ET
- Published Date: June 1, 2026
Submission & Evaluation
- Submission Method: Email quotes to Ms. C. Thomas at chauquetta.thomas@usda.gov. Include the solicitation name and number in the subject line.
- Evaluation Criteria: Award will be made to the lowest price technically acceptable quote.
- Technical Acceptability Requirements:
- Registered and active in SAM.gov.
- Submit a Capability Statement, Dates of Availability, and how requirements will be met.
- Provide Past Performance within the last 5 years.
- Complete priced line items on page 1 of the solicitation.
- Offerors must include all applicable freight charges to the destination.
Additional Notes
Offerors must be registered in SAM.gov to be eligible for award. Numerous FAR and AGAR clauses are incorporated by reference and by full text.