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This is a Sources Sought notice.
The agency is gauging market interest. No bid is being requested yet — submitting a capabilities statement may put you on the radar for the eventual solicitation.
The USDA needs a small business to manufacture manure application tankers.
Key Details
- What exactly do they need? The USDA needs a small business to manufacture 8,200 to 9,000 U.S. gallon manure application tankers.
- What's the contract structure and timeline? The notice doesn't say.
- How will they pick the winner? The notice doesn't say.
- When and how do you bid? The bid deadline is July 1, 2026, at 6:00 PM CDT, and proposals will be submitted through SAM.gov.
Routine commodity buy — low-effort bid, modest payoff.
Who can apply
- Any certified small business may apply.
If you're interested, do this first
- Check that your small business is registered in SAM.gov.
Primary point of contact
Name
Theodore Blume
Email
theodore.blume@usda.gov