AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICE has floated a tender for Light Duty grain drill. The project location is USA and the tender is closing on 29 Aug 2024. The tender notice number is 12405b24q0423, while the TOT Ref Number is 105961076. Bidders can have further information about the Tender and can request the complete Tender document by Registering on the site.

Expired Tender

Procurement Summary

Country : USA

Summary : Light Duty grain drill

Deadline : 29 Aug 2024

Other Information

Notice Type : Tender

TOT Ref.No.: 105961076

Document Ref. No. : 12405b24q0423

Competition : ICB

Financier : Self Financed

Purchaser Ownership : Public

Tender Value : Refer Document

Purchaser's Detail

Name :xxxxxxxxx

Address : xxxxxxxxx

Email : xxxxxxxxx

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Tender Details

Description

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial goods and commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in FAR subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested, and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number is 12405B24Q0423 and is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). The NAICS code is 333111. This solicitation document incorporates those provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2022-06. The USDA requires a Light duty grain drill with these requirements:

Belt Cone Gen 2 E/O

Head spinner 8 row

Fertilizer Hopper

Bulk seed hopper

In field orientation and training



Seed Meter with Cone Type Spin Divider which must provide proven and planting dependability and multi-crop compatibility.



3- point hitch capacity is needed to provide versatility for operating tractors; will function on most standard tractors.



Adjustable Down Pressure and Row Spacing (Up to 8 rows at 7.5 inch spacing) allows for flexibility in planting populations and crop establishment unique to industrial hemp.



John Deere 455 row units with single closing wheel allows for flexibility in planting populations and crop establishment unique to industrial hemp. Hemp is a small seeded crop with high mortality; grain drills with the ability to prepare a functional seed bed are vitally important.

Ripple coulter allows for residue management to ensure good seed soil contact



Side Plates for Bulk Hopper and Fertilizer will allow for flexibility evaluating best management practices for hemp including cropping systems, rotational impacts, cover crops, companion crops, etc).

Ergonomic Seed Packet Holder to ensure accurate and efficient delivery of seed at time of planting.



Sky Trip GPS, mobile demand tablet, and planting software fo...
Active Contract Opportunity
Notice ID : 12405b24q0423
Related Notice
Department/Ind. Agency : AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF
Sub-tier : AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICE
Office: USDA ARS SEA AAO ACQ/PER PROP
General Information
Contract Opportunity Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Original)
All Dates/Times are: (UTC-04:00) EASTERN STANDARD TIME, NEW YORK, USA
Original Published Date: Aug 18, 2024 04:17 pm EDT
Original Date Offers Due: Aug 29, 2024 05:00 pm EDT
Inactive Policy: 15 days after date offers due
Original Inactive Date: Sep 13, 2024
Initiative: None

Classification
Original Set Aside:
Product Service Code: 3750 - GARDENING IMPLEMENTS AND TOOLS
NAICS Code: 333111 - Farm Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing

Place of Performance: Madison, WI 53706 USA

Documents

 Tender Notice

GRAINDRILL.pdf

boxclauses.pdf