SAM #1232SA26Q0461

USDA ARS Solicitation for Two-Row Flame Weeder for UNL Agronomy Farm

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service (ARS), Wheat, Sorghum and Forage Management is seeking quotations for a two-row flame weeder for delivery to the UNL Agronomy Farm in Yutan, Nebraska. - Government Buyer: - United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service (ARS), Wheat, Sorghum and Forage Management - Products/Services Requested: - One (1) two-row flame weeder - Must treat two rows with 30-inch spacing - Maximum overall width: 96 inches - Adjustable hoods for different crop heights - Compatible with tractor 3-point hitch - Controller accessible from operator’s seat - Propane tank: 200-gallon capacity, DOT-rated for transportation - Fully-fueled weight under 2,500 pounds - Unit must be fully assembled - Notable Requirements: - Delivery required to UNL Agronomy Farm, Yutan, NE - Evaluation based on lowest price technically acceptable - Offerors must meet all salient characteristics and submit pricing for the single line item - Set aside for small business concerns under NAICS code 333111 - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation

Description

All quoters must complete the attached salient characteristics compliance form. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Part 12.  This announcement constitutes the only solicitation.  Quotations are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. 

Solicitation number 1232SA26Q0461 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for a two-row flame weeder.

This acquisition  is set-aside for small business concerns.  The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 333111  The small business size standard is 1,250  This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside.  All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency.

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has a requirement for a 2-row flame weeder. Offers will be evaluated for technical acceptability based on meeting all the required salient characteristics. The salient characteristics of the flame weeder are as follows:

Capable of treating two rows of crops with 30-inch row spacings. Maximum overall width of 96 inches. Must have adjustable hoods designed to operate fully closed for shorter crops or partially open for taller crops. Capable of mounting on a tractor with a 3-point hitch. Must include a controller that can be accessed from the operator’s seat of the attached tractor. Propane tank with 200 gallon capacity and rated for transportation by the Department of Transportation (DOT). Fully-fueled weight under 2,500 pounds to allow for use with most tractors currently in inventory. Unit must be fully assembled.

Quotes should be emailed to kyle.link@usda.gov

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