# Research Plot Combine Weigh System

Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/1232sa26q1106

- Solicitation number: 1232SA26Q1106
- Notice type: Award notice (first published as combined synopsis and solicitation)
- Status: Awarded to Gary W Clem Inc. for $110,286.27
- Department: Department of Agriculture
- Agency: Agricultural Research Service
- Contracting office: USDA ARS Afm Apd (1232SA)
- NAICS: 333111 Farm Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing
- Product or service code: K028 Modification of Equipment: Engines, Turbines, and Components
- Set-aside: Total small business set-aside
- Place of performance: Ames, Iowa
- First posted: July 29, 2026
- Last posted: August 28, 2026
- SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/c7ebc40d3d484e6f8b28bacac2b4387b/view

## Description

Description - 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 1232SA26Q1106 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for the procurement of a Combine Upgrade. 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 an unrestricted requirement. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency. Statement of Requirement This requirement is for Combine Upgrade in accordance with the attached Specifications.

Vendors are required to be active and registered in the System for Award Management at www.sam.gov when submitting a quote and at time of award (FAR 52.204-7(b)(1)). Payment will be made utilizing the Department of the Treasury Invoice Processing Platform at www.ipp.gov. SAM.gov and IPP.gov are free, official websites of the United States government.

Quotes are due no later than 4:00 pm Central Standard Time on Wednesday, August 12, 2026. Quotes must be submitted electronically, e-mailed to lynn.hults@usda.gov; no faxed or hard copy quotes are allowed. Responses must include detailed specifications that show the capability of providing the required Combine Upgrade. Quotes that merely offer to provide the equipment as described in the specifications without comparative specification will not receive further consideration for award. The final day for question submission is 3:00 pm Central Standard Time on Friday, August 7, 2026.

## Award on USAspending

- Recipient: Gary W Clem Inc. (UEI LJKVSHZWJK95)
- Contract: 1232SA26P0581, purchase order
- Obligated: $110,286.27
- Competition: Competed Under SAP, 1 offers received
- Link: solicitation number 1232SA26Q1106 equals the FPDS solicitation identifier; same awarding office 1232SA (high confidence)
- Record: https://www.usaspending.gov/award/CONT_AWD_1232SA26P0581_12H2_-NONE-_-NONE-/


## Publications

- July 29, 2026: Combined synopsis and solicitation, due August 12, 2026 at 5:00 PM EDT. Notice 5a9b699ad9d443649a4f1015a2d520f1. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/5a9b699ad9d443649a4f1015a2d520f1/view
- August 28, 2026: Award notice. Notice c7ebc40d3d484e6f8b28bacac2b4387b. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/c7ebc40d3d484e6f8b28bacac2b4387b/view

## Points of contact

- lynn Hults, lynn.hults@usda.gov, 9124649723

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