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SAMDAILY.US - ISSUE OF JULY 21, 2022 SAM #7538
SOURCES SOUGHT

99 -- 12905B22SS0063 � Sources Sought for Plot harvester, Albany, CA

Notice Date

7/19/2022 7:26:43 AM
 

Notice Type

Sources Sought
 

NAICS

333111 — Farm Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing
 

Contracting Office

USDA ARS PWA AAO ACQ/PER PROP ALBANY CA 94710 USA
 

ZIP Code

94710
 

Solicitation Number

12905B22SS0063
 

Response Due

7/26/2022 2:00:00 PM
 

Point of Contact

Paige C. Francis, Phone: 5203166314
 

E-Mail Address

paige.francis@usda.gov
(paige.francis@usda.gov)
 

Description

This is a Sources Sought notice Only.� This is NOT a solicitation for proposals, proposal abstracts, or quotations.� This Sources Sought is issued for information and planning purposes only as part of USDA ARS market research and does not itself constitute an RFQ. This requirement is covered under NAICS code 333111. The purpose of this notice is to obtain information regarding the availability and capability of qualified sources; Small Businesses; HUBZone small business; service-disabled, veteran-owned small business; 8(a) small business; veteran-owned small business; woman-owned small business; or small disadvantaged businesses; Responses to the information requested will assist the Government in determining the appropriate acquisition method, including whether a set-aside is possible. DESCRIPTION OF ITEM NEEDED/SPECIFICATIONS: -Forage research plot harvester powered by tractor/mower with enclosed cab -must have rear wheel steering for tight turn radius for small research plots -cab is fitted with fan, heat , and a/c -must include header for 3 ft. wide knife flail, fine cut for alfalfa to 2 inch height -must include a chopper/blower to reduce particle size (for volume reduction) and move material behind cab to a scale for automatic yield weights, digital scale readout and control should be inside cab -scale drop door is then opened by hydraulic cab control to drop material into a storage hopper for complete field removal -hopper storage is 15 cu ft. and should be installed with a hydraulic dump door controlled in cab -entire header and hopper units should be removable for repairs and service -all cutting edges need strengthened for sandy soils, lift arms for header need reinforced for terrain variability -must be built tough for wear and tear farm use The Government does not intend to make an award based on responses to this inquiry. This notice does not constitute a commitment by the Government. Capability Statement All information submitted in response to this announcement is voluntary, and the Government will not pay for information requested nor will it compensate any respondent for any cost incurred in developing information provided to the Government. Business concerns that possess the capabilities necessary to undertake this work should submit complete documentation of their capabilities to the Contracting Officer.� Capability statements shall include the Contractors contact point to discuss their response. The capability statement should include: 1)� Acknowledgement that they are able to provide the subject supplies/services being requested; 2) Interested vendors should identify their size standards in accordance with the Small Business Administration; 3) At least three previous requirements that are similar to the requirement include a discussion of the Contract type, delivery method, duration, etc.; 4) Any other information considered relevant to this requirement; and 5) The government requests that no proprietary, classified, confidential, or sensitive information should be included in the response. Any vendor responding to this notice should ensure that its response is complete and sufficiently detailed to allow the Government to determine their qualifications to perform the work.� Respondents are advised that the Government is under no obligation to acknowledge receipt of the information received or provide feedback to respondents with respect to any information submitted.� After review of the responses received, a combined synopsis/solicitation may be published on sam.gov depending on the responses received. All responses to this Sources Sought Notice must be received by the notice�s POC by the deadline in order to be considered. Responses may not be returned. Responders are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this Inquiry. Do not submit pricing information in response to this Request.
 

Web Link

SAM.gov Permalink
(https://sam.gov/opp/91f2d437d1d14e469c3f4404e89b29af/view)
 

Place of Performance

Address: Berkeley, CA 94701, USA

Zip Code: 94701

Country: USA
 

Record

SN06394691-F 20220721/220719230100 (samdaily.us)
 

Source

SAM.gov Link to This Notice
(may not be valid after Archive Date)

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