Nebraska NF/Bessey RD 1 EA Skidsteer Rentals - AWARD NOTICE

This solicitation, numbered 1240LP26Q0140, is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 532412 with a $40 million size standard, seeking two rubber-tracked diesel skid steers for a 12-month rental period beginning September 1, 2026, through August 31, 2027. The equipment will be used for fuels reduction projects in the Nebraska Sandhills, specifically to pile cedar trees on over 2,500 acres of encroached grasslands, requiring units that meet or exceed the specifications of a Kubota SVL95 with a minimum 95 HP diesel engine, lift capacity over 3,000 lbs, joystick controls, high and low flow hydraulics, 8-pin electric auxiliary hydraulic connectors, fall-over protection, functioning heating and air conditioning, and non-glass impact-resistant windows. All machines must be 2022 model year or newer, and must be delivered to the Bessey Ranger District in Halsey, Nebraska, by September 1, 2026, with pick-up occurring exactly 12 months after award under F.O.B. destination terms. The acquisition follows FAR Part 12 commercial item procedures, utilizing a lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA) evaluation method where only the lowest-priced offer is assessed for technical acceptability and past performance—all of which must meet minimum pass/fail criteria, including submission of a Buy America Certificate, compliance with anti-discrimination and DEI prohibitions, and verification of SAM registration and UEI. Respondents must submit the fully completed SF1449 form with all highlighted fields, a product specification sheet or brochure, and a detailed list of biobased materials including manufacturer, cost, and intended use, with proposals due by August 18, 2026, at 3:00 PM MDT via email to jane.pedrotti@usda.gov. Payment will be processed electronically through the IPP platform following receipt and acceptance of the equipment, and the contract includes clauses requiring accelerated payments to small business subcontractors, whistleblower protections, anti-human trafficking compliance, prohibitions on restrictive internal confidentiality agreements, and ongoing annual reporting of biobased product usage. The contract also incorporates an optional extension clause requiring 30 days’ notice prior to expiration and enforces strict prohibitions against vendor-imposed contract terms that override federal obligations.