SOLICITATION NOTICE
24 -- Narrow Plot Tractor
- Notice Date
- 8/16/2022 1:58:23 PM
- Notice Type
- Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- NAICS
- 333111
— Farm Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- USDA ARS MWA AAO ACQ/PER PROP PEORIA IL 61604 USA
- ZIP Code
- 61604
- Solicitation Number
- 12505B22Q0123
- Response Due
- 8/25/2022 3:00:00 PM
- Archive Date
- 09/09/2022
- Point of Contact
- Aaron Dimeo
- E-Mail Address
-
aaron.dimeo@usda.gov
(aaron.dimeo@usda.gov)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- SBA Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Description
- This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in 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. Solicitation number 12505B22Q0123 is issued as a request for quote (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2022-06. This solicitation is a 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside. The associated NAICS code is 333111, Farm Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing, with a small business size standard of 1,250 employees and the PSC is 2420. The Department of Agriculture (ARS) has the need for the following product: 001) Narrow Plot Tractor Scope of Work: The USDA-ARS Application Technology Research Unit (ATRU) in Wooster, OH is requesting quotes for a narrow plot tractor. Background: ATRU is developing new R&D equipment with new spray application technologies to improve the accuracy of pesticide spray application and expand its use in various areas such as vineyards in addition to spray applications while reducing waste by preventing unnecessary applications in the field. Researchers will need a narrow tractor to test the new technologies in the research fields similar to specialty crop farms with narrow crop-row spaces throughout the new technology development. Our existing tractor is too wide to be used in specialty crop production. This new tractor will be a key equipment to provide necessary capability to achieve our research goals. The tractor will transport protype R&D equipment to experiment field, so researchers can simulate specialty crop production practices in research fields or farms. The tractor should be able to carry heavy agricultural R&D equipment to travel in constrained space between plant rows, and capable to provide various features e.g. power, power take-off, hydraulic system, 3-point hitches and others to transport and operate the R&D equipment. Technical Requirements: Contract awardee must provide a tractor with following characteristics/capabilities: The tractor must have at least 100 HP or more for various ground conditions and transporting heavy R&D equipment during outdoor operations. The tractor must be narrower than 60 inch. The tractor must have 4-wheel drive for various ground conditions during outdoor operations. Following are the minimum requirements for the tractor cab: Must have rear and front windows that are able to open for communications with researchers outside the tractor. Must have working light in front and back to illuminate surrounding objects when enough sunlight is unavailable. Must have a steering wheel and must be adjustable for operator height. Must have doors and steps on both sides to in-and-out of the cab safely. Must have a sun visor(s) to protect operators from direct sunlight. Must have windshield wiper with a washer tank(s) for front and back windows to have visibility during rain. Must have an equipment of receiving public emergency messages e.g. radio. Must have air conditioning and heating for summer and winter operations. Must have power socket(s). Must have storage space to keep necessary documents and other supplies for field operation. Must have digital instrument to read tractor condition accurately. The tractor must have a hydraulic system to control hydraulically driven equipment and the requirements are: The total hydraulic flow must be at least 32.3 gallon per min. Four rear selective control valves with single/double acting must have control lever(s) to control its flow. Each valve should have detent and quick push and pull couplers: Oil spillage collector cup must be equipped. The tractor tires must be: Heavy duty front radial tires with a width of 280 mm with an aspect ratio of 70% that fits 18-inch diameter rim for various ground outdoor operations. Heavy duty front radial tires with a width of 380 mm with an aspect ratio of 85% that fits 28-inch diameter 2-position rim for various ground outdoor operations. The tractor must have Power Take-Off. The tractor must have an electronic battery switch. The tractor must have front and rear LED working lights for higher light intensity and better illumination. The tractor must have 3-point hitch at the front and back of the tractor to mount a prototype equipment on either side of the tractor with a remote hitch control(s) and ball kit for draft links. The tractor must have stationary front fenders with a width of 10.4 inches at least and extended rear fender at least 6.3 inches for safety purpose. The tractor must power management system to transfer additional power to PTO, at least 10 HP. The tractor must have an attachment e.g. base weight without tow pin to have the weights in the front when the front hitch is not used. The tractor must have one-wheel weight (at least 330 lb (150 kg)) on each side of the rear wheel to stabilize the tractor when the front hitch is used. Key Deliverables: Narrow Plot Tractor Transmission (minimum 24 MPH Forward and 12 MPH Reverse Speed with 540 to 540 Economy Power Take Off) Premium Cab Vertical A Cornerpost Exhaust Three Pump Hydraulic System Four Rear Selective Control Valves (SCVs) with Lever Controls 280/70R18 Heavy Duty Front Tiers 380/85R28 Rear Tiers Four-Wheel Drive Axel 3-Point Hitch with Adjustable Quick Couplers for Draft Links Mechanical Remote Control for 3-Point Hitch Ball for Draft Links Front Hitch Stationary Front Fenders (4WD Version) Rear Fender Extension LED Front Work Lights LED Rear Work Lights Electronic Battery Switch Intelligent Power Management for Engine Base Weight (minimum 150 lb without Tow Pin) Rear Wheel Weight (minimum 330 lb) Delivery: The tractor must be delivered to 1680 Madison Avenue, Wooster, OH 44691 within 90 days from award. Any delays or postponement in delivery are only acceptable with advanced notification and pre-authorization. The vendor shall provide all products on site for USDA-ARS Wooster, OH and will be identified in the contract. The Government anticipates award of a Firm Fixed Price contract. Evaluation Factors: The basis for award will be Lowest Price, Technically acceptable.�The Government intends to make a single firm-fixed price award based on the lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA) quote received. ""LPTA"" means the best value is expected to result from selection of the technically acceptable quote with the lowest evaluated price. Pursuant to FAR 52.212-2, the criteria for evaluation are: (1) Price; (2) Technical Requirements. The lowest priced quote will be evaluated first; if NOT found acceptable, the next lowest priced quote will be evaluated, and so on until a technically acceptable quote is identified. The government will NOT review higher priced quotes if the lowest priced quote is determined to be technically acceptable. For quoted products to be considered technically acceptable, they must meet ALL of the technical requirements identified in this solicitation. Submitting a Quote: Offerors responding to this announcement shall submit their quote in accordance with FAR 52.212-1. The applicable FAR clauses and provisions that apply to this acquisition are included with the attached quote submission form (SF1449). The Government anticipates award of one Firm Fixed Price Contract. To be eligible for an award, all contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) with a current and active registration. A contractor can contact SAM by calling 1-866-606-8220 or e-mail at www.sam.gov. NO EXCEPTIONS. A Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) number is required in order to register.�Vendor must also include their UEI# on their quote. The submission and payment of invoices on the resulting contract will be made through the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP). As such, contractors must be currently registered or register in IPP in order to be able to submit and receive payment on invoices for the resulting award. Offerors responding to this announcement shall submit their quote on�SF1449�(see attached) and provide completed FAR clauses and provisions. The quoted price(s) should include all fees, delivery charges, and/or surcharges. This will be a tax-exempt purchase. Failure to demonstrate compliance will constitute sufficient cause to reject a quote without further discussions. All responsible sources may submit a quote which will be put into considered for award. Only electronic submissions made via email will be accepted (NO phone calls or quotes submitted by USPS mail will be accepted). Please email all quotes in writing on the SF1449 with completed FAR clauses and provisions to�aaron.dimeo@usda.gov by NO later than�Tuesday, July 12, 2022 at 5:00 PM Central Time (CT). Note: Be absolutely certain to reference the RFQ number �12505B22Q0123� and/or title of the solicitation �Narrow Plot Tractor� in the subject, body, and/or attachments on your quote submission email to ensure your submission can be located and attributed to this solicitation. Failure to do so could potentially result in your submission being deemed �unresponsive� and as a result your quote may NOT be put into consideration for award (as your quote may NOT be located when searching the recipients email to ensure all responses to the solicitation have been logged before making an award determination).
- Web Link
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- Place of Performance
- Address: Wooster, OH 44691, USA
- Zip Code: 44691
- Country: USA
- Zip Code: 44691
- Record
- SN06429060-F 20220818/220816230124 (samdaily.us)
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