High-capacity soil batch mixer

AMENDMENT 0001 - The purpose of this amendment is to incorporate the mandatory contract clause FAR 52.222-90, Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors (Apr 2026), as required by Executive Order 14398. The USDA, ARS, PWA requires a high-capacity soil batch mixer to produce enough growing mix to fill pots for 80,000 to 120,000 potato seedlings. The batch mixer shall meet the specifications in attachment 2 – Specifications.

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 1232SA26Q0462 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for a high-capacity soil batch mixer. This acquisition is set-aside for small business concerns.

The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 333111 The small business size standard is 1,250 employees This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency.