Mississippi Procurement Portal #3150006774

Mississippi State University is seeking to acquire a highly specialized research plot sprayer for its agricultural research and Extension programs. - Government Buyer: - Mississippi State University, Procurement Services - OEM and Vendor: - R&D Sprayers (manufacturer and sole source vendor) - Products Requested: - Custom-built Multiboom 8-3P Sprayer - Designed for attachment to a sub-compact tractor - Features: - Multi-tank/bottle configurations (up to eight 2-liter bottles) - Additional large tanks (315 gallons) - Adjustable boom systems for wide-row and small-plot applications - Precision application components for small-volume, research-grade spraying - Pressurized gas delivery to minimize cross-contamination - Unique Requirements: - Equipment must support precise, independent application of multiple treatments in a single pass - Must be tailored for small-plot agricultural research, especially for vegetable Extension programs - Only R&D Sprayers is capable of meeting these requirements due to the specialized design and proven reliability - Estimated Contract Value: - $13,364.55 - Place of Performance: - Mississippi State University, Starkville, MS

Mississippi State University is issuing a sole source request to purchase a custom-built Multiboom 8-3P Sprayer designed specifically for small-plot agricultural research. This specialized sprayer, manufactured by R&D Sprayers, is uniquely suited for precise pesticide application in vegetable research plots and differs significantly from standard commercial sprayers. The equipment features multiple independent application systems, adjustable booms, and is tailored to avoid cross-contamination, meeting the specific needs of the university's vegetable Extension program. The estimated cost is $13,364.55, and the purchase is justified as no other vendor can provide a comparable system.