Project Information

Bid Title

1232SA26SS1165660 - Sources Sought for Baler Wrapper with Round Bale Grabber

Issuing Agency

AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF

Location

Wisconsin

Published Date

Mar 26, 2026

Closing Date

Apr 1, 2026

Government Level

Federal

Status

Closed

Ref. #

1232SA26Q0259

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Project Description

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Notice ID

1232SA26Q0259

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Department/Ind. Agency

AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF

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AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICE

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USDA ARS AFM APD

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General Information

• Contract Opportunity Type: Sources Sought (Original)
• Original Published Date: Mar 26, 2026 11:03 am EDT
• Original Response Date: Apr 01, 2026 12:00 pm EDT
• Inactive Policy: 15 days after response date
• Original Inactive Date: Apr 16, 2026
• Initiative:
  • None

Classification

• Original Set Aside:
• Product Service Code: 3720 - HARVESTING EQUIPMENT
• NAICS Code:
  • 333111 - Farm Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing
• Place of Performance:
  Madison , WI 53706
  USA

Description

This is a Sources Sought notice Only. This is NOT a solicitation for proposals, proposal abstracts, or quotations. This Sources Sought is issued for information and planning purposes only as part of USDA ARS market research and does not itself constitute an RFQ. This requirement is covered under NAICS code . The purpose of this notice is to obtain information regarding the availability and capability of qualified U.S. manufacturer sources for a brand name or equal for the Goweil Model LT Master F-60 Baler/Wrapper and Bale Grabber RBG60. Or equals shall meet or exceed the specifications of the listed brand name equipment. Responses to the information requested will assist the Government in determining the appropriate acquisition method, including whether a set-aside is possible.

The Government does not intend to make an award based on responses to this inquiry. This notice does not constitute a commitment by the Government.

Capability Statement

All information submitted in response to this announcement is voluntary, and the Government will not pay for information requested nor will it compensate any respondent for any cost incurred in developing information provided to the Government. Business concerns that possess the capabilities necessary to undertake this work should submit complete documentation of their capabilities to the Contracting Officer. Capability statements shall include the Contractors contact point to discuss their response.

The capability statement should include:

1) Acknowledgement that they are able to provide the subject supplies/services being requested;

2) Interested vendors should identify their size standards in accordance with the Small Business Administration;

3) At least three previous requirements that are similar to the requirement include a discussion of the Contract type, delivery method, duration, etc.;

4) Any other information considered relevant to this requirement; and

5) The government requests that no proprietary, classified, confidential, or sensitive information should be included in the response.

Any vendor responding to this notice should ensure that its response is complete and sufficiently detailed to allow the Government to determine their qualifications to perform the work. Respondents are advised that the Government is under no obligation to acknowledge receipt of the information received or provide feedback to respondents with respect to any information submitted. After review of the responses received, a combined synopsis/solicitation may be published on sam.gov depending on the responses received.

All responses to this Sources Sought Notice must be received by the notice’s POC by the deadline in order to be considered. Responses may not be returned. Responders are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this Inquiry. Do not submit pricing information in response to this Request.

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Contact Information

Contracting Office Address

• 5601 SUNNYSIDE AVENUE
• BELTSVILLE , MD 20705
• USA

Primary Point of Contact

• Theodore Blume
• Theodore.Blume@usda.gov

Secondary Point of Contact

History

• Mar 26, 2026 11:03 am EDTSources Sought (Original)

Commodity Codes

• FSC 37Agricultural Machinery and Equipment

• NAICS 333111Farm Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing

Related bids

Mar 2, 2026	[Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Original)] 1232SA26Q0259 - Combination Synopsis/Solicitation for Bale Wrapper with Round Bale Grabber for USDA-ARS-MWA Madison WI
Mar 11, 2026	[Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Updated)] 1232SA26Q0259 Amendment 0001 - Combination Synopsis/Solicitation for Bale Wrapper with Round Bale Grabber for USDA-ARS-MWA Madison WI
Jul 28, 2026	[Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Updated)] 1232SA26Q0259 Amendment 0002 Adds TAA - Combination Synopsis/Solicitation for Bale Wrapper with Round Bale Grabber for USDA-ARS-MWA Madison WI

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