SAM #1232SA26Q0847

Procurement of John Deere 1590 (Brand Name or Equal) No-Till Drill for USDA ARS National Animal Disease Center

USDA ARS National Animal Disease Center in Ames, Iowa is seeking to procure a No-Till Drill for agricultural research operations. - Government Buyer: - USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS) - National Animal Disease Center (NADC) Animal Resources Unit - ARS Acquisition and Property Division - OEMs and Vendors: - John Deere (explicitly specified as OEM) - Products/Services Requested: - No-Till Drill, specifically John Deere 1590 (10 ft.) or an equivalent product - 1 unit required - Must have 10 ft. working width - Plain grain box (minimum 35 bushel capacity) - Grass seed box (minimum 3 bushel capacity) - Single-disk no-till openers - 7.5 inch row spacing - Hydraulic downforce adjustable between 165-400 lbs per opener - Electronic population rate control - Gauge and press wheels, pin-hitch hookup, rear hydraulic hose connection - Tractor requirement: minimum 75hp - Operators manual included - Serviceable within 30 miles of Ames, IA - Unique/Notable Requirements: - 'Brand name or equal' specification allows for equivalent products to be proposed - Detailed descriptive literature required for 'equal' products - Delivery required within 120 days of award - Set aside for small businesses, including women-owned and economically disadvantaged women-owned small businesses - Firm fixed price contract - Compliance with technical specifications in Attachment 2 - NAICS code: 333111 (Agricultural Machinery) - No services requested; only equipment procurement - Delivery must be completed onsite at Ames, IA within the specified period

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; quotes are being requested, and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. 

Solicitation number 1232SA26Q0847 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for a No Till Drill.

This acquisition  is set-aside for small business concerns.  This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference.  The full text of provisions and clauses may be accessed electronically at www.acquisition.gov.

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. 

See “Attachment 1 - Solicitation Terms and Conditions” for applicable clauses, instructions, and evaluation criteria. 

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