Replace John Deere 7610 Transmission

The USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS) is seeking quotations from qualified small‑business vendors to replace the transmission on a John Deere 7610 tractor located at the U.S. Meat Animal Research Center in Clay Center, Nebraska. The work must result in a fully operational tractor after the transmission is installed. This is a total small‑business set‑aside, firm‑fixed‑price contract with a single award. Vendors must submit a detailed technical approach, pricing for the required line item, and supporting past‑performance information. The solicitation includes extensive FAR and AGAR clauses, and compliance with small‑business certifications (e.g., HUBZone, WOSB, SDVOSB) is required. • Replace/remanufacture John Deere 7610 transmission and verify tractor operability. • Location: 844 Road 313, Clay Center, NE 68933. • Small‑business set‑aside (total). • Firm‑fixed‑price, one‑award contract. • Offer due 15 Sep 2026; questions due 16 Sep 2026. • Required certifications: SAM registration, applicable labor and DEI clauses. • Evaluation based on lowest price technically acceptable.