Purchase and delivery of skid steer

The U.S. Department of Agriculture, via CSA East 6, is soliciting bids for the purchase and delivery of a compact track loader and mulching head for use at the Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie in Wilmington, Illinois, under a total small business set-aside (FAR 19.5) with NAICS code 336999. The procurement is a combined solicitation issued on June 4, 2026, with proposals due by June 19, 2026, and will be awarded on a lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA) basis, meaning only the lowest-priced offer that meets all technical requirements will be evaluated for award. The equipment must meet specific salient characteristics, including a 3.6L diesel engine producing at least 120 horsepower and 400 lb/ft of torque, a hydraulic system capable of 40 GPM and 4495 psi, a 35% tipping load capacity of 4,200 lbs with a total tipping load capacity of 12,000 lbs, tilt and lift cylinder breakout forces of 9,950 lbs and 6,400 lbs respectively, and a maximum lift pin height of 134 inches, all within an HVAC cab equipped with a Land Management Package. A trade-in allowance is provided for a 2020 John Deere 333G with 836 hours and serial number 1T0333GMAMF390717. Delivery must be completed by October 30, 2026, at the specified site with F.O.B. destination terms, and early deliveries are acceptable. The contract includes mandatory representations and certifications, such as active SAM registration, Buy American compliance, anti-discrimination and DEI certification, trafficking in persons compliance, and coverage under FAR clauses on whistleblower rights, confidentiality agreements, accelerated payments to small business subcontractors, and security requirements for information systems. Proposals must be submitted via email to Reuben Ntreh by the deadline and include two separate attachments for pricing and representations/certifications in Word, Excel, or PDF format, with all required clauses and certifications fully completed. Invoicing must be submitted electronically through the IPP platform, payments are made in arrears, and no advance payments are authorized; partial payments may be processed monthly for performance periods exceeding 30 days. The contracting officer is