SAM #1232SA26Q0509

USDA ARS Market Research for Broadcast Seeder and Flail Harvester

USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS) is seeking qualified small business vendors for the supply of specialized agricultural equipment to support research operations. - Government Buyer: - United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service (ARS), Northeast Area (NEA) - Contracting office located at 5601 Sunnyside Avenue, Beltsville, MD - Products Requested: - 15 ft broadcast seeder - Must handle cover crop and fertilizer applications - 18-22 cu ft stainless steel hopper (capacity for 10 acres) - Adjustable metering wheels for small and large seeds - Electronic metering drive, pneumatic material delivery - 12 deflector plate-style spreaders, 15 ft mounting toolbar (Cat II/III 3-point mount) - Load cell for application rate monitoring, calibration hopper, platform with guardrail - New condition - 6 ft flail harvester - PTO driven (540 or 1000 RPM), towed behind tractor - Adjustable wheel spacing, delivery chute with adjustable angle/direction and bypass option - Hitch for towing forage wagon, hydraulically adjustable cut height (3-8 inches) - At least 32 knives, under 2000 lb weight - New condition - Quantities: - 1 broadcast seeder - 1 flail harvester - No specific OEMs or part numbers are provided; vendors must demonstrate capability to meet technical specifications - Unique Requirements: - Delivery required within 15 days to USDA-ARS facility in Charlotte, VT - Emphasis on small business categories (SBA-certified HUBZone, Women-Owned, Service Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses) - Vendors must indicate business size status under NAICS 333111 (Farm Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing) - Place of Performance and Delivery: - USDA-ARS, 1211 Ethan Allen Highway, Charlotte, VT 05445 - Contracting office at 5601 Sunnyside Avenue, Beltsville, MD

Description

A market survey is being conducted to determine if there are adequate Small Business, SBA-certified HUBZone, Women-Owned, or Service Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) contractors available for a proposed project who meet the specific criteria outlined below. This is not a solicitation announcement or request for proposal. It does not constitute any commitment by the Government. The purpose is to conduct market research to gain knowledge of potentially qualified sources. Responses to this Sources Sought Notice will be used by the Government to make an appropriate acquisition decision. The USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS) will not award a contract on the basis of responses or pay for the preparation of any information submitted. Respondents will not be notified of the results of this notice. After completing an analysis of the responses, the Government will determine whether to limit competition to HUBZone, SDVOSB, Women-Owned, or other small business firms, or to proceed with issuing an unrestricted solicitation, inviting full and open competition.

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service (ARS), Northeast Area (NEA), has a requirement for a 15 ft broadcast seeder and flail harvester.

Please see the attached specification for further details.

NAICS: 333111 Farm Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing; size standard 1,250 employees.

Companies who have the experience, as well as an interest in doing business with ARS, should submit a Capabilities Statement which, for this notice, is not expected to be a proposal, but rather short statements regarding the company’s ability to demonstrate their expertise and experience in relation to the areas specified in this notice. Companies should also indicate whether they are a Small Business, SBA-certified HUBZone, SDVOSB, or Women-Owned Small Business.

Submission Instructions: Interested vendors are invited to submit a response to this Sources Sought notice by 12:00 p.m. ET on Thursday, April 30, 2026, to the attention of Katelyn Nelson, Contract Specialist, at Katelyn.Nelson@usda.gov . All questions shall be submitted to Katelyn.Nelson@usda.gov.

Responses shall be no more than 10 pages and include the following information:

Organization Name; Contact Name, e-mail address and phone number; Organizations UEI number; Business size status for the applicable NAICS code; A statement of interest in any forthcoming acquisition. A statement of capability to perform details of the requirement to include all requirements outlined in SOW. Country of origin of product.

Interested vendors are instructed to provide only the data requested. No proprietary classified confidential or sensitive information should be included in your response. The Government reserves the right to use any nonproprietary technical information in any resultant solicitation(s).

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