Department of AgricultureIssuing agency·Houma, LA·via the SAM.gov Get Opportunities APIAmendment 0001: The purpose of this amended solicitation is to:
Bases for Award (page 12).
Update the Delivery timeframe from 60 to 90 days after award (page 13).
All updates/revisions are highlighted in yellow.
All other terms and conditions shall remain the same.
And provides Question and Answer document.
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 SPACING,
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) of Dirt Shields and Clamps and Three (3) Middle Busting Plows with clamps; unit should be set up for three (3) rows
Built for 70” 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.
The contractor must furnish and deliver one (1) 3-row sugarcane cultivator meeting minimum specifications including a 4"x8"x3/8" wall main tool bar, six 4-disc gangs with 22"x1/4" notch discs, six 2-disc off bar gangs, six dirt shields and clamps, three middle busting plows with clamps, and built for 70" row spacing. The unit must be new, not refurbished or remanufactured, and delivered F.O.B. destination to USDA, ARS, SRU Ardoyne Research Farm, 501 Bull Run Rd., Schriever, LA 70395 within 90 days after award.
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