SAM #12RADZ26Q0006

USDA ARS requests new 12-15 foot No-Till Grain Drill with trade-in of John Deere 750

This opportunity from the USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS) Coastal Plains Soil, Water & Plant Research Center in Florence, SC seeks a new no-till grain drill for agricultural research operations. - Government Buyer: - USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS) - Coastal Plains Soil, Water & Plant Research Center, Florence, SC - OEMs and Vendors: - John Deere (referenced as OEM for trade-in equipment) - No specific OEMs for the new drill are named; multiple manufacturers may qualify - Products Requested: - One new 12 to 15 foot working width no-till grain drill - Must include: 7.5 row spacing, pull-type configuration, hydraulic control, seed box agitator, mechanical drive, small seed/legume seed box, acre meter, safety lighting, operator's manual in English - Operable with 100HP tractor and 2 SCVs or less - Minimum 2 bu. per ft working width capacity for main seed box - Adjustable down pressure and depth seed coulters - Trade-in credit for existing John Deere 750 No-Till Drill (Serial N00750X009413) - Services Requested: - Delivery to Florence, SC within 90 days of order - On-site initial setup and configuration - Minimum 2-year manufacturer warranty with on-site support - Replacement of defective units within 5 business days - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Trade-in of John Deere 750 No-Till Drill - Detailed technical specifications for the new drill - Warranty and support must be manufacturer-backed and include rapid replacement - Delivery and setup must be performed on-site - No specific part numbers or named OEMs for the new drill; John Deere is referenced for the trade-in only.

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 12RADZ26Q0006 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for one (1) new 12 to 15 foot working width No-till Grain Drill with small seed box and credit for trade-in of John Deere 750 No-Till drill. Delivery of no-till grain drill to Florence, South Carolina. Initial setup and configuration must be done on-site.  To include minimum 2-year warranty and on-site support services. Plus credit for trade-in of existing John Deere 750 no-till drill.  

This acquisition  is not set-aside for small business concerns.  The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 333111.  The small business size standard is 1,250.  This acquisition is an unrestricted requirement.  All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency. 

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