Vacuum Tanker
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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 U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service (ARS) is soliciting quotes for a Vacuum Tanker for the Dairy Forage Research Farm in Prairie du Sac, WI. This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Quotes will be evaluated on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) basis. Quotes are due April 27, 2026, at 1700 MT.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for one (1) new vacuum tanker with specific technical characteristics detailed in Attachment 1. Key specifications include:
- Minimum 2500-gallon capacity.
- PTO driven, towable and operable by a tractor.
- 6-inch or greater suction inlet and outlet, capable of emptying into a dairy lagoon.
- 20-ft auxiliary suction hose (6-inch) for cleaning spills and troughs.
- Ability to handle full liquid to liquid with large chunks of manure, including frozen material.
- Scraper arms for dairy manure from concrete floors, expandable to at least 12.5 ft, with hydraulic down pressure.
- Closed width not to exceed 105" (8' 9") and operating height not to exceed 130" (10' 10").
The delivery address is MWA U.S. DFRC RESEARCH FARM, S8822 SUNSET DRIVE, PRAIRIE DU SAC WI 53578.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Request for Quotation - RFQ)
- Solicitation Number: 1232SA26Q0472
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price
- Period of Performance: 365 days after award
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (NAICS 333111, Size Standard 1,250 employees)
- Published Date: April 15, 2026
- Quotes Due: April 27, 2026, at 1700 MT
Submission & Evaluation
- Submission Method: Email quotes to amber.sampson@usda.gov with the subject line "Quote for 1232SA26Q0472".
- Quote Validity: Quotes must be held firm for 90 calendar days.
- Evaluation Criteria: Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA).
- Technical Acceptability: Offerors must provide a manufacturer's specification sheet demonstrating compliance with Attachment 1 and their SAM UEI. Rated "acceptable" or "unacceptable".
- Pricing: Must include total quoted amount, any discounts, and shipping costs.
- Past Performance: Rated "Acceptable", "Neutral", or "Unacceptable".
- Applicable Regulations: Buy American-Free Trade Agreements-Israeli Trade Act is applicable. Various FAR clauses are incorporated by reference.
Additional Notes
Invoices must be submitted electronically through the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP). The government intends to make one award.