Cotton Planter Florence, SC

Project ID: 1232SA26Q0081 FederalOpportunitiesSynopsis Solicitation

Overview

Agency	Agricultural Research Service
Deadline	01/25/26
Posted	01/09/26
Estimated Value	Not Provided
Set Aside	Small Business
NAICS	333111 - Farm Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing
PSC	3720 - Harvesting Equipment
Location	Florence, SC 29506 United States

Description

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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; offers are being requested, and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation number 1232SA26Q0081 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for Cotton Planter 4-Row. 4-row cotton planter with 38-inch row spacing and a vacuum seed meter system and coupling/lift system to attach to an existing strip tillage implement. This acquisition is set-aside for small business concerns. This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference. The full text of provisions and clauses may be accessed electronically at www.acquisition.gov. 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. See Attachment 1 - Solicitation Terms and Conditions for applicable clauses, instructions, and evaluation criteria.

Summary (Newest Update)

Background The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is issuing this solicitation for the acquisition of a 4-row cotton planter with a vacuum seed metering system. The goal is to improve the ease of cotton establishment in various field trials by allowing strip tillage and planting to occur in a single field pass. This acquisition is set aside for small business concerns, and the applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 333111, with a small business size standard of 1,250 employees. Work Details The contractor is required to deliver one (1) Cotton Planter as per the following specifications: - 4-row cotton planter with 38-inch row spacing. - Vacuum seed meter system. - Vacuum seed delivery system. - Coupling equipment and lift kit to attach the planter to an existing 4-row strip tillage implement. - Chain drive with mechanical transmission. - Accessories including chain guard, drive wheel covers, hydraulic lines/hookups for powering the vacuum, granular chemical system, and cotton seed discs. - Must be connectable to a tractor utilizing a 3-point hitch with category 3 pins. - The planter must be delivered fully assembled and ready-to-use. Period of Performance Delivery of all items is required within 60 days after receipt of order (ARO). Place of Performance USDA-ARS, Clemson Pee Dee Research and Education Center, 2200 Pocket Rd., Florence, SC 29506.

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