SAM #12RADA26Q0007

USDA Solicitation for 100 HP Narrow Utility Cab Tractor for Research Use

The USDA Appalachian Fruit Research Station (AFRS) is seeking to procure a new 100 HP, 4-wheel drive, narrow utility cab tractor to support research crop protection and pesticide application. - Government Buyer: - United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) - Sub-agency: Rural Development - Office: Procurement Management Office (PMO) - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; procurement is open to all qualified manufacturers - Products/Services Requested: - 100 HP narrow utility cab tractor (quantity: 1) - 4-wheel drive - Fully enclosed cab with heat and air conditioning - Mechanical front wheel axle - Air ride seat - Minimum 2 rear hydraulic control valves with cab controls - AM/FM radio - Front weight support and full set of weights - Minimum 2 rear wheel weights on both sides - Minimum 540 PTO - Horizontal exhaust - Front grille guard - Basic draw bar - Category 2 3-point hitch - Left and right stabilizer bars - Left and right mechanical lift arm adjustments - Category 2 mechanical center link - 420/70/28 rear wheels and tires with appropriate front wheels and tires - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Tractor must be new and meet all specified technical features - Intended for use in research environments to ensure experimental consistency and crop protection - Procurement is open to any responsible source registered in SAM.gov

Description

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Appalachian Fruit Research Station (AFRS) requires a new 100hp, 4-wheel drive, narrow utility, cab tractor to address the challenges of applying pesticides in a consistent and timely manner, reducing potential crop loss. This procurement would support the protection of research crops, maintain experimental consistency, and reduce the risk of disruption to ongoing and future research activities.

This contract action will be utilizing simplified procedures in accordance with RFO 12.201-1(c)(2). The resulting contract will be for a commercial service, with an anticipated award date of September 30, 2026.

The intent of the contracting office is to issue a solicitation to three previously identified sources in accordance with RFO 12.201-1(c)(2). Any responsible source that meets the criteria above may request to the contracting officer (identified above) to be included in the solicitation to submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency.

All offerors must meet be registered in SAM.gov in order to be eligible for award.

See attached document for additional information.

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