Transportation and Logistics (Heavy Haul)

The contract requires the safe and timely transport of an agricultural combine from the manufacturer or distribution point to the specified delivery address at 2923 Medary Avenue, Brookings, SD 57006, with terms defined as F.O.B. Destination, meaning ownership and risk transfer only upon arrival at the destination. The shipment falls under the heavy haul transportation category, necessitating specialized equipment and expertise to handle the size and weight of the combine, with full responsibility for logistics, scheduling, and compliance with all applicable regulations during transit. This is a subcontract classified as a Total Small Business Set-Aside under SBA guidelines, intended exclusively for small businesses as defined by the North American Industry Classification System code 484220, which covers general freight trucking. The opportunity was posted on June 23, 2026, with responses due by July 10, 2026, at 9:00 PM Eastern Time. The contracting entity is the USDA ARS AFM APD, an arm of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and performance must occur at the designated location in Brookings, South Dakota, with no alternate delivery points permitted. All carriers must ensure delivery meets the contractual timeline and condition requirements to satisfy the terms of the agreement.