SAM #1232SA26Q0645

USDA ARS Solicitation for 6-Row Round Modular Baler Cotton Picker (John Deere CP 770 or Equal)

The USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS) is seeking quotations for a 6-row Round Modular Baler Cotton Picker to support sustainable water management research in Mississippi. - Government Buyer: - United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service (ARS) - Offices involved: AFM APD, SEA AAO ACQ/PER PROP - OEMs and Vendors: - John Deere (Deere & Company) is specified as the brand name or equal - Products/Services Requested: - 6-row Round Modular Baler Cotton Picker (John Deere CP 770 or equivalent) - MP16 picking units for 38 and 40 inch row spacing - Hydraulic pressure door for MP16 row units - Row-by-row yield mapping and analysis (Harvest Identification Cotton Pro or equivalent) - G5Plus CommandCenter with G5Plus Extended Monitor and AutoTrac RowSense (or equivalent) - G5 Advanced - Cotton Harvest with SF-RTK 3-Year License (or equivalent) - Communications and guidance system equivalent to JDLink Connect and StarFire 7500 with SF1/RTK - Minimum 13L Tier 4 engine - Dual drive wheels for 40 inch row spacings - Accessories: belt cleaning brush, mud scrapers, lubrication transfer pump, video observation camera kit - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Brand name John Deere CP 770 or equal accepted - Advanced yield mapping, data collection, and guidance technology required - 3-year software license for advanced cotton harvest features - Delivery is FOB destination to Leland, MS - Set aside for small businesses, with one document specifying EDWOSB set-aside - Quotes must include detailed technical capability and past performance - Place of Performance/Delivery: - Leland, Mississippi (primary delivery and use site) - Stoneville, Mississippi (SEA Stoneville MS Location Support) - Contracting Offices: - Beltsville, MD (USDA ARS AFM APD) - College Station, TX (USDA ARS SEA AAO ACQ/PER PROP)

Description

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 1232SA26Q0645 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for providing a 6-row Round Modular Baler Cotton Picker.

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 Employees. This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside.  All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency. 

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