SAM #123A9426Q0043

USDA ARS seeks 3-row sugarcane cultivator for Houma, LA research farm

The USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS) in Houma, LA is seeking to procure a new 3-row sugarcane cultivator for use at the Ardoyne Research Farm. - Government Buyer: - United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) - Agricultural Research Service (ARS) - FSIS, ASD, Acquisitions office - Product Requested: - One (1) 3-row sugarcane cultivator - Detailed specifications include: - Main tool bar: 4"x8"x3/8" wall - Gang tool bar: 4"x6"x3/8" wall - Center row spring loaded - Six 4-disc gangs (fully adjustable, 22"x1/4" notch discs, re-lube bearings, 7-1/2" disc spacing, 1-1/8" square axle) - All Grade 8 bolts, nuts, and washers - Six 2-disc off bar gangs (fully adjustable, 22" notch discs) - Six sets of dirt shields and clamps - Three sets of middle busting plows with clamps - Built for 72" row spacing or customer’s choice - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs, brands, or part numbers are mentioned - Unique Requirements: - Delivery required within 60 days after award; early deliveries accepted - Set aside for 8(a) small businesses under NAICS code 333111 - Firm-fixed price contract - No service line items or additional products requested

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 123A9426Q0043 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for 3-row Sugarcane Cultivator.   The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service in Houma, LA has a need for a 3-row sugarcane cultivator to maintain all field research plots at the Ardoyne Research Farm. Timely cultivation of the field plots is critical to control weeds and ensure adequate drainage of the fields. The unit currently used is showing excessive wear and has become costly to repair. Detailed product specifications and requirements are as follows:

1.0 Specifications Description:

One (1) 3-row sugarcane cultivator with the minimum Requirements:

Main Tool Bar: 4”x 8”x 3/8” wall GANG TOOL BAR: 4" x 6" x 3/8" wall Center row spring loaded Six (6) 4-Disc Gangs, Fully Adjustable, 22" x 1/4" Notch Disc Re-lube bearings 7-1/2" DISC SPA ING, 1-1/8"SQ. AXEL All Grade 8 bolts, nuts and washers Six (6) 2-Disc Off bar gangs, fully adjustable, 22” x ¼” Notch Disc, Re-lub bearings 7-1/2” Disc spacing, 1-1/8” sq. Axel All Grade 8 bolts, nuts and washers Six (6) set of Dirt Shields and Clamps Three (3) set of Middle Busting Plows with clamps Built for 72” row spacing or customer’s choice

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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