Mississippi Procurement Portal #3150006945

Custom Research Plot Sprayer Sole Source Procurement for Mississippi State University

Mississippi State University is seeking a custom-built research plot sprayer for its vegetable Extension program research needs. - Government Buyer: - Mississippi State University, Procurement Services - OEM Highlight: - R&D Sprayers is the sole source manufacturer for this equipment - Product Requested: - Custom-built research plot sprayer - Designed for attachment to a sub-compact tractor - Features multi-tank/bottle configurations (up to eight 2-liter bottles) - Includes a 315-gallon tank - Adjustable and offset boom systems for wide-row and small-plot applications - Independently supplied boom sections to prevent cross-contamination - Precision application components for agricultural research - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Equipment must support multiple treatments in a single pass - Must minimize cross-contamination between plots - Must accommodate a range of crop sizes and plot types - R&D Sprayers is the only vendor identified as capable of meeting these specialized research requirements - Estimated contract value: $13,364.55

Description

This is a sole source request to purchase a custom-built research plot sprayer manufactured by R&D Sprayers, designed for attachment to a sub-compact tractor. The sprayer includes multi-tank/bottle configurations, adjustable boom systems, and precision application components tailored for small-plot agricultural research. It is intended to support the vegetable Extension program by applying pesticides with precision and avoiding cross-contamination. The equipment is unique and not available from other vendors, meeting specific research and Extension needs.

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