Row Sugarcane Cultivator — Quality Control- Agricultural Machinery and Equipment

AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF · FOOD SAFETY AND INSPECTION SERVICE · USDA, FSIS, OAS PCMB is soliciting 3-Row Sugarcane Cultivator — Quality Control- Agricultural Machinery and Equipment. Solicitation number 123A9426Q0043. Classified under NAICS 333111 — Farm Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing. Product/service code H137 — QUALITY CONTROL- AGRICULTURAL MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT. Place of performance: LA, USA. Responses are due by 18 September 2026 14:00 UTC. Posted on SAM.gov, the US federal contract opportunities system; registration is required to bid.

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 SPA ING,
• 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) set of Dirt Shields and Clamps
• Three (3) set of Middle Busting Plows with clamps
• Built for 72” 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.