ALMACO Brand Name or Equal Plot Combine Floating Auger Head - Maricopa, AZ

Solicitation 1232SA26Q1263 is a firm-fixed-price request for quotation issued by the USDA Agricultural Research Service for the procurement and installation of one ALMACO brand name or equal floating standard auger header. This equipment will upgrade an existing ALMACO SPC-40 plot combine at the USDA ARS facility in Maricopa, Arizona, to support the harvesting of short, single-row research plots. Key technical requirements include a 72-inch cutting width, a hydraulically adjustable Hume-style reel, a belt feeding system for seed purity, a pneumatic clean-out system, and a floating sickle capable of cutting as low as 2 inches. The scope of work encompasses the delivery of the unit, full installation, and the trade-in of the current header, with a required delivery timeline of 90 days after receipt of order under F.O.B. Destination terms. This acquisition is set aside for Women-Owned Small Businesses under NAICS code 333111. The government will utilize the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) evaluation methodology, selecting the lowest-priced offer that meets all technical specifications and maintains an acceptable or neutral past performance rating. Offerors must submit a single PDF quotation via email to the designated point of contact by August 17, 2026. Invoicing must be processed electronically through the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP). The contract incorporates various FAR and AGAR clauses, including strict prohibitions under AGAR 452.203-72 against unenforceable supplier terms such as automatic renewals, indemnification, and the use of government data for AI training.