How to bid on a Swather for the Agricultural Research Service

What the agency is buying

The Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Research Service is seeking to purchase a swather. This equipment needs to be delivered to Sidney, Montana. This is an opportunity for small businesses to supply farm machinery to a government agency.

Key dates and deadlines

This solicitation was published on September 04, 2026. All quotations must be submitted by September 17, 2026, at 6:00 PM ET. It is important to submit your response before this deadline to be considered.

Who this opportunity suits

This opportunity is a total small business set-aside. The relevant industry code is 333111 for Farm Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing, with a small business size standard of 1,250 employees. Firms that manufacture or supply farm machinery, specifically swathers, and meet the small business criteria are suitable for this bid.

How to respond

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

An amendment has been issued for this solicitation, updating the requirements description. It is crucial to review all attachments to understand the current requirements before preparing your quotation.

Tips for a competitive response

Carefully read all solicitation documents, especially the updated requirements description in the amendment, to ensure your quotation fully addresses all specifications for the swather. Pay close attention to any delivery instructions or specific features requested for the equipment.

Ensure your company meets the small business size standard of 1,250 employees for NAICS code 333111. Clearly demonstrate your ability to deliver the specified equipment to Sidney, Montana, within the required timeframe. Double-check that all requested information is included and accurately presented in your quotation before the deadline.