How to bid on Hybrid P25 Satellite System equipment for the Department of Agriculture

What the agency is buying

The Department of Agriculture is seeking equipment for a Hybrid P25 Satellite System. This is identified under Solicitation Number 12639526Q0289. Vendors should review the Statement of Work for full details on the required equipment.

Key dates and deadlines

Quotations are due by September 14, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. Central Time. This is also the deadline for vendors to have an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM). If your SAM record is not active by this time, your quote will not be considered.

Who this opportunity suits

This acquisition is a total small-business set-aside. The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard (NAICS) Code is 334220, which has a small business size standard of 1,250 employees. Firms specializing in technology, particularly communication systems equipment, that meet these small business criteria are suitable for this opportunity.

How to respond

To access the solicitation, click “View original source” on the portal. If the first click leads to the portal’s homepage, click it again to go directly to the bid. You may need a free account to view all documents, though this is not always required.

This is a Request for Quotation (RFQ), and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. You must refer to “Attachment 1 - Solicitation Terms and Conditions” for instructions, applicable clauses, and evaluation criteria. Use “Attachment 2 Pricing Schedule” for guidance on preparing and submitting your pricing proposal.

Tips for preparing a competitive response

Carefully read all attachments, especially the Statement of Work, Solicitation Terms and Conditions, and the Pricing Schedule, to ensure full compliance with all requirements. Pay close attention to the evaluation criteria outlined in Attachment 1.

Ensure your System for Award Management (SAM) registration is active and up-to-date well before the September 14, 2026, deadline. An inactive SAM record will result in your quote not being considered. Double-check all pricing details against the provided pricing schedule to avoid errors.