Swather delivered to Sidney, Montana

The USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS) Northern Plains Laboratory in Sidney, MT requires the procurement and delivery of a self‑propelled agricultural swather (or equivalent front‑mounted mower) to its research farm. The solicitation is a full‑and‑open RFQ (formerly a small‑business set‑aside) for a single unit that must meet specific brand‑name or “equal” criteria, including air‑suspended seat, air‑conditioner, auto‑steer capability, GreenStar compatibility, and a header width between 11‑16.5 ft. The equipment must be a John Deere GreenStar 7500 model (or equivalent) from model years 2004‑2013, under 3,500 operating hours, or a comparable front‑tractor‑mounted unit meeting similar specs. Offers must be submitted by 12:00 PM CDT on 28 Sep 2026, with questions due by 24 Sep 2026. The contract will be a firm‑fixed‑price purchase order; the government will award to the lowest technically acceptable offer. • Item: One agricultural swather (or equivalent front‑mounted mower). • Required specs: GreenStar 7500 (or equal), auto‑steer, diesel engine, <3500 hrs, header 11‑16.5 ft, air‑suspended seat, AC, etc. • Delivery location: 5121 Montana Highway 16, Sidney, MT 59270. • Quantity: 1. • Evaluation: Lowest price technically acceptable; technical acceptability based on meeting all salient characteristics. • Submission deadline: 28 Sep 2026, 12:00 PM CDT. • Questions due: 24 Sep 2026, 5:00 PM CDT. • Contact: Kerrie Hodges, Contract Specialist ([email protected]).