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Mobile Soil Steam Generator
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This solicitation, numbered 1232SA26Q0588, is a combined synopsis and Request for Quotation (RFQ) issued by the USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS) for a mobile soil steam generator under FAR Part 12 for commercial items. The acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS code 333310 with a size standard of 1,000 employees, and only responsive small business concerns may submit quotes. The required equipment must be a Sioux Corporation Steam-Flo SF20D-TM or an equivalent unit featuring a 20 HP ASME Section IV 3-pass dry back Scotch Marine boiler producing at least 690 lbs/hr of steam at a maximum operating pressure of 15 PSI. The unit must be mounted on a single-axle highway trailer equipped with a 5200 lb leaf spring axle, 15-inch heavy-duty pneumatic tires, electric brakes with a breakaway kit, and a 2 5/16-inch ball coupler with safety chains. Fuel capability must support diesel or kerosene with an integrated 65-gallon tank. Essential accessories include two 2-inch steam-rated gate valves and a Sioux Hydroblend or comparable scale inhibitor system with two replacement cartridges including O-rings. The contractor must also provide one physical copy each of the Operator’s Manual, Maintenance Parts List, and ASME Manufacturer’s Data Report. Delivery is required at USDA-ARS, 1680 Madison Ave, Wooster, Ohio 44691 within 45 days of award under FOB Destination terms, meaning the contractor assumes all transportation costs and risks until delivery. Quotes must be submitted on company letterhead by 5:00 p.m. ET on May 11, 2026, to Richard Hawthorne at Richard.hawthorne@usda.gov with the solicitation number included in the subject line. Each submission must include the vendor’s SAM.gov UEI, a technical specification response with a clear “meets/does not meet” statement for all requirements, unit and total pricing (including all shipping and delivery costs), an estimated delivery timeline, and a validity period of at least 60 days. Proposals are evaluated based on Technical Capability and Price using a best value trade-off methodology under FAR 12.203, with Technical Capability carrying greater weight than Price, allowing the government to select a higher-priced but
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Contract Value
$38,794.2NAICS
Place of Performance
Wooster, OH, 44691, USASet-Aside
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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 1232SA26Q0588 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for a mobile soil steam generator.
This acquisition is set-aside for small business concerns. The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 333310 The small business size standard is 1000 employees This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency.
The USDA, ARS, in Wooster, OH has a new requirement for a mobile soil steam generator.
A Sioux Corporation Steam-Flo SF20D-TM, or comparable, with the following:
- Boiler: 20 HP, 3-Pass Dry Back Scotch Marine Boiler; ASME Section IV constructed; 791,000 BTU/HR input.
- Performance: Minimum 690 lbs/hr steam output; 15 PSI max operating pressure.
- Fuel: Diesel or Kerosene with an integrated 65-gallon fuel tank.
- Trailer: Single axle highway trailer; 5200lb leaf spring axle; 15" heavy-duty pneumatic tires; electric brakes with breakaway kit.
- Hitch: 2 5/16" ball coupler with adjustable height and safety chains.
- Accessories:
- Must include two (2) 2-inch trailer-mounted steam-rated gate valves
- A scale inhibitor system, Sioux Hydroblend, or comparable.
- Two (2) replacement cartridges for the scale inhibitor system, including O-rings (Part #AC00422 or comparable).
- Contractor shall provide one (1) physical copy of the Operator’s Manual, Maintenance Parts List, and ASME Manufacturer's Data Report.
Award Type
The Government intends to make one award from this solicitation. Therefore, to be considered responsive, contractors must submit pricing for all items.
Evaluation and Basis for Award
The provision at FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation—Commercial Products and Commercial Services
is not applicable to this solicitation. In lieu of this provision, quotes will be evaluated in accordance with FAR 12.203 based on the criteria listed below. Award will be made to the offeror representing the best value to the Government.
The Government will conduct a comparative evaluation of quotes to select the Contractor that is best suited to fulfill the requirement. The evaluation factors are: Price and Technical Capability. The Government reserves the right to select a quote that represents a superior technical solution, even if it is not the lowest priced.
Submission Requirements:
To be considered, provide a quote on company letterhead including:
- Vendor Details: SAM.gov UEI Number.
- Technical Documentation: Descriptive material and a "meets/does not meet" statement for the minimum specifications.
- Pricing: Unit price and total price (including all shipping/delivery costs).
- Timeline: Estimated lead time/delivery date.
- Validity: Quote must be valid for at least 60 days.
Offerors shall identify where the offered item meets or does not meet each of the Government's functional and performance minimum specifications listed herein.
Please ensure all email correspondence includes the solicitation number in the subject line. Emails without the RFQ number in the subject line may not be seen, read, and /or reviewed and therefore disqualified from consideration.
QUESTIONS REGARDING THIS RFQ ARE DUE TO RICHARD HAWTHORNE at Richard.hawthorne@usda.gov, NO LATER THAN 1:00 p. m. ET, May 7th, 2026. Questions will only be accepted via email and WILL NOT be answered if received after this date/time.
QUOTES REGARDING THIS RFQ ARE DUE TO RICHARD HAWTHORNE at Richard.hawthorne@usda.gov , NO LATER THAN 5:00 p. m. ET, May 11th, 2026.
Delivery Address:
USDA-ARS Application Technology Research Unit
1680 Madison Ave
Wooster, Ohio 44691
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