Opportunity
SAM #123A9426F0062
USDA ARS Solicitation for Loftness Multi Crop Residue Shredder
Buyer
FSIS OAS PCMB
Posted
September 23, 2026
Respond By
September 28, 2026
Identifier
123A9426F0062
NAICS
423820, 333111
The USDA Agriculture Research Service (ARS) Northern Plains Agricultural Research (NPAR) in Sidney, MT is seeking to procure a specialized Multi Crop Residue Shredder for research purposes. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agriculture Research Service (ARS), Northern Plains Agricultural Research (NPAR) - OEM Highlight: - Loftness is specified as the manufacturer for the shredder - Vendors: - No specific resellers or distributors are named - Products Requested: - Multi Crop Residue Shredder - Part number: Standard 12/22 - Quantity: 1 unit - Key specifications: - 12-foot cutting width - Heavy-duty construction - Fully-mounted 3-point hitch compatible with Category II or III John Deere Quick Hitch - 1000 RPM PTO - 2 rigid rear wheels with adjustable spacing - High-residue knives - 2000 RPM rotor speed - Minimum 200 horsepower gearbox - Re-cutter bar for maximum shredding efficiency - Unique Requirements: - Equipment must be suitable for residue management in irrigated corn-based cropping systems in semi-arid, cold, dry conditions - Delivery required within 30 days after award - Offer prices must remain firm for 90 days - No services are requested; this is strictly an equipment procurement.
Description
This acquisition is for the procurement of one (1) Multi Crop Shredder required by U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agriculture Research Service (ARS). The equipment is needed for a research project on residue management in irrigated corn-based cropping systems in the northern Great Plains (Sidney, MT). The objective is to provide farmers with information about how to achieve the best planting results and subsequent crop yield following grain corn, which produces large amounts of crop residue. A shredder is needed that lifts fallen corn residue and shred all residue to a size that facilitates tillage operations and promotes residue decomposition in a semi-arid area with cold, dry winters.