Opportunity
SAM #1232SA26Q1360
USDA ARS Solicitation for Custom 300 Gallon Herbicide Sprayer
Buyer
ARS APD
Posted
August 23, 2026
Respond By
September 01, 2026
Identifier
1232SA26Q1360
NAICS
333111, 333112
The USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS) at the San Joaquin Valley Agricultural Sciences Center is seeking to procure a specialized herbicide sprayer for research plot weed management. - Government Buyer: - USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS), San Joaquin Valley Agricultural Sciences Center, Parlier, CA - Requested Product: - 300 Gallon Herbicide Sprayer - Custom eliminator boom system - Hydraulic drive (14 gpm) - Mechanical agitation - Comet P48 pump (14 gpm) - 14L tires - Folding front panel guard - Custom 10-foot side booms - Quantity: - 1 unit - Notable Requirements: - Equipment must support weed management for approximately 100 acres of research plots (grapes, prunus species, citrus) - Delivery required by contract deadline - Customization of boom system and specific technical features - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or brands are named; all responsible small business sources may submit quotations - Period of Performance: - Delivery required by contract deadline; firm fixed price purchase order with 60-day price hold after offer due date
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 1232SA26Q1360 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for the purchase and delivery of a 300 Gallon Herbicide Sprayer. Please see attachment "C04d_Issued Solicitation_1232SA26Q1360" for full solicitation details and attachments.
This acquisition is set-aside for small business concerns. The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 333111 and 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.
QUOTATIONS
Quotes are due on 09/01/2026 at 9:00AM CST by email to Katelyn Nelson at Katelyn.nelson@usda.gov. You must include the solicitation Title Name and Number as the subject line of the email.