SAM #1240LP26Q0174

USDA ARS Requests Two SEPPI (or Equal) Flail Mowers for Orchard Management

The USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS) Intermountain 4 office is soliciting quotations for two commercial flail mowers for orchard vegetation management at its Byron, GA facility. - Government Buyer: - USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS), Intermountain 4 office - OEMs (Brand Name or Equal): - SEPPI (SEPPI SMWA Multipla, SEPPI S9 Coupe) - Products Requested: - 20-foot flail mower (Brand Name or Equal: SEPPI SMWA Multipla) - Quantity: 1 - Key features: 600cm cutting width, hydraulically retractable wings (to 240cm for transport), triple-mower configuration, mulches grass/prunings up to 5cm diameter, remote control from tractor cabin - Must be compatible with John Deere 6145M tractor (80-150 HP, 1000 RPM PTO) - Orchard side-shift flail mower (Brand Name or Equal: SEPPI S9 Coupe) - Quantity: 1 - Key features: 300cm cutting width, slimline chassis for low clearance, mulches grass/prunings up to 9cm, heavy brushwood, wood chips, corn stubble, tree branches, hydraulic side-shift up to 70cm, reinforced high-tensile steel construction - Must be compatible with John Deere 6145M tractor (100-150 HP, 1000 RPM PTO) - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Both mowers must be operable with the Government's John Deere 6145M tractor - Advanced hydraulic controls and durable construction required - Delivery required within 60 calendar days after award - Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS 333111

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 1240LP26Q0174 is issued as a Request for Quotations (RFQ) for the purchase of a 20-foot flail mower and a smaller orchard flail mower.

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. Questions are due by 9/14/2026 @ 1600 (MT) to Westley.Bisson@usda.gov Quotations are due by 9/18/2026 @ 1600 (MT) to Westley.Bisson@usda.gov Delivery required 60 calendar days after receipt of award. Early deliveries accepted.

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