USDA, ARS, PPD, Contracts Branch, 6303 Ivy Lane, Rm. 762, Greenbelt, MD 20770-1433

24 -- LEASE FARM TRACTORS WITH OPTION TO BUY!! SOL RFP 01-3K06-98!! DUE 103197 POC Contact Darleen Masten, Contract Specialist on (301) 344-3275 or Contracting Officer, Lyndia Countee at (301) 344-3125!! WEB: N/A!!, N/A!!. E-MAIL: N/A!!, N/A!!. The USDA, ARS, intends to lease for three years, with option to purchase, 14 agricultural (farm) tractors for it's Beltsville, Maryland, location. The horsepowers range from 60 to 115. Item 01, Minimum 95 P.T.O. horsepower; minimum weight 14,500 lbs.. Transmission is to have a minimum of four ranges with four forward and four reverse gears. The Transmission is to be fully synchronized and must have a park feature to securely lock the tractor transmission to prevent the tractor from moving forward or backward. Hydraulic system can be either an open or closed type, three(3) sets of remote outlets to be provided with a minimum pump output of 15 g.p.m. Front axle is to be fully adjustable with 10:00 x 15, 8 ply tires. Rear axle is to be adjustable with either power adjust or rack and pinion adjustment, rear tires size is to be 18.4 x 38, with an 8 ply rating. The tractor will come equipped with an independent 540/1,000 rpm power-take-off. A cab is required on the tractor it will come equipped with air-conditioning, heater, defroster, pressurizer, AM-FM radio, left and right hand outside collapsible mirrors, foot throttle, and interior electrical utlets to consist of one (1) 12 volt live terminal, one (1) Volt keyed terminal, and one (1) neutral terminal; Item 02, Minimum 50 P.T.O. horsepower; minimum weight 6,000 Lbs. The Transmission is to be fully synchronized and must have a park feature to securely lock the tractor transmission to prevent the tractor from moving forward or backward. Hydraulic system can be either an open or closed type, two(2) sets of remote outlets to be provided with a minimum pump output of 17 g.p.m. Hydraulic system must be able to operate three point hitch arms and front end bucket simultaneously. Front axle is to be fully adjustable with 7.50 x 16, 8 ply tires, rear tires size is to be 16.9 x 28, with an 8 ply rating. The tractor will come equipped with an independent 540 rpm power-take-off. At least 475 lbs. of rear wheel weight will be provided. A rollover protection system (ROPS) will be included with a canopy. Item 02A, for item 02, Furnish a hydraulically operated quick detachable front-end loader. Lift capacity is noless than 2,500 Lbs.. With a minimum 72-inch material bucket. Single lever control: minimum reach of 102" with the bucket in a full tilt position. All buckets are to be quick attack type. This means that the bucket itself should be detachable not the bucket and loader frame; Item 03, Minimum 75 P.T.O. HP; minimum weight per NTT 8500 lbs., independent 540/1000 PTO; minimum 16 speed forward/ 12 speed reverse transmission with synchronized ranges and clutch less shifting within the range; rack and pinion adjustable rear wheels; front tire minimum 10.00 x 16; rear tire minimum 16.9 x 38; minimum front weights 625 lbs.; 3 spool SCV with adjustable detent and metering valve; foot throttle; fully enclosed, air-conditioned cab to include heater, defroster and pressurizer; tool box; engine block heater; AM-FM, weatherband radio; front and rear windshield washer and wiper; air seat with swivel; minimum 25 gallon per minute hydraulic pump; Item 04, Minimum 75 PTO HP, minimum weight per NTT 8500 lbs.; independent 540/1000 PTO; minimum 16 speed forward/12 speed reverse transmission with synchronized ranges and clutch less shifting within the range; rack and pinion adjustable rear wheels; front tire minimum 7.50 x 18; rear tire minimum 15.5 x 38; minimum front weights 625 lbs.; three spool SCV with adjustable detent and metering valve; foot throttle; fully enclosed air-conditioned cab to include heater, defroster and pressurized; tool box; engine block heater; AM-FM, Weatherband radio; front and rear windshield washer and wiper; air seat with swivel and minimum 25 gallon per minute hydraulic pump; Item 05, Minimum 95 PTO HP; minimum weight per NTT 11,000 lbs.; independent 540/1000 PTO; minimum 16 speed forward/12 speed reverse transmission with synchronized ranges and clutch less shifting within the range; rack and pinion adjustable rear wheels; minimum front weights 625 lbs.; front tireminimum 10.00 x 16; rear tire minimum 18.4 x 38 radial; 3 spool SCV with adjustable detent and metering valve; minimum 26 gallon per minute hydraulic pump; foot throttle; fully enclosed air conditioned cab to include heater, defroster, and pressurizer; tool box; engine block heater; AM-FM, weatherband radio; front and rear windshield washer and wiper; air seat with swivel; 6 outlet, 12 volt power strip; radio harness for 2-way radio; sun visor; performance monitor with radar for true ground speed; left and right side entrance doors; 110 inch rear axles (must be able to straddle a 96" swath); Item 06, Minimum 115 PTO HP; minimum weight per NTT 12,000 lbs., 540/1000 independent PTO; minimum 16 speed forward/12 speed reverse transmission with synchronized ranges and clutch less shifting within the range; rack and pinion adjustable rear wheels; minimum front weights 625 lbs.; front tire minimum 10.00 x 16; rear tire minimum 18.4 x 42 radials; 4 spool SCV with adjustable detent and metering valve; minimum 26 gallon per minute hydraulic pump; foot throttle; fully enclosed air conditioned cab to include heater, defroster and pressurizer; tool box; engine block heater; AM-FM, weather band radio; front and rear windshield washer and wiper; air seat with swivel; 6 outlet, 12 volt power strip; radio harness for 2-way radio; sun visor; performance monitor with radar for true ground speed; Item 07, Minimum 115 PTO HP; Four wheel drive; minimum weight per NTT 12,000 lbs., 540/1000 independent PTO; minimum 16 speed forward/12 speed reverse transmission with synchronized ranges and clutch less shifting within range; left hand power reverser with neutral position capable of no clutch direction changes; rack and pinion adjustable rear wheels; front tire minimum 14.9 x 30 radial; rear tire minimum 18.4 x 42 radials; 3 spool SCV with adjustable detent and metering valve; minimum 26 gallon per minute hydraulic pump; foot throttle; fully enclosed air conditioned cab to include heater, defroster and pressurizer; tool box; engine blockheater; AM-FM, weatherband radio; front and rear windshield washer and wiper; air seat with swivel; 6 outlet, 12 volt power strip; radio harness for 2-way radio; sun visor; hood guard; front fenders; and performance monitor with radar for true ground speed; Item 07A, for item 07, Hydraulically operated self- leveling up and down front-end loader; quick detachable type with single lever control; lift capacity no less than 3500 lbs; minimum lift height of 14 feet; bucket level indicator; quick change attachments to include forklift with 48 inch tines; hydraulically operated bale hugger; minimum 72" bucket; minimum 96" bucket; and parking stands; Item 08, Minimum 105 PTO hp; mechanical front wheel drive; minimum weight per NTT 12,500 lbs.; 540/1000 independent PTO; minimum 16 speed forward/12 speed reverse transmission with synchronized ranges and clutch less shifting within the range; left hand power reverse with neutral position capable of no clutch direction changes; rack and pinion adjustable rear wheels; front tire minimum 13.6 x 28 radial; rear tire minimum 18.4 x 38 radial; 3 spool SCV with adjustable detent and metering valve; minimum 26 gallon per minute hydraulic pump; foot throttle; fully enclosed air conditioned cab to include heater, defroster and pressurizer; tool box; engine block heater; AM-FM, weatherband radio; front and rear windshield washer and wiper; air seat with swivel; 6 outlet, 12 volt power strip; radio harness for 2-way radio; sun visor; hood guard and front fenders; Item 08A, for item 08, Hydraulically operated self- leveling up and down front end loader; quick detachable type with single level control; lift capacity of 4000 lbs.; minimum lift height of 13 feet 6 inches; minimum breakout capacity of 6000 lbs.; minimum reach with bucket fully raised and dumped of 32"; minimum rollback bucket angle of -20 degrees; minimum clearance bucket cutting edge to ground with bucket fully dumped 132"; bucket level indicator; quick change attachment to include high volume material bucket, minimum 85" width and 36 cubic foot capacity; material bucket with manure fork tines minimum width 85"; and parking stands; Item 09, Minimum 60 P.T.O. horsepower; minimum weight 6,000 Lbs. Transmission is to have a minimum of nine forward speeds with creeper gears and four reverse gears. The Transmission is to be fully synchronized and must have a park feature to securely lock the tractor transmission to prevent the tractor from moving forward or backward. Hydraulic system can be either an open or closed type, two(2) sets of remote outlets to be provided with a minimum pump output of 17 g.p.m.. Front axle is to be fully adjustable with 7.50x16, 8 ply tires, rear tires size is to be 13.6 x 28, with an 8 ply rating. The tractor will come equipped with an independent 540 rpm power-take-off. At least 475 lbs. of rear wheel weight will be provided. A rollover protection system (ROPS) will be included with a canopy. To be equipped with adjustable three point hitch lower link arms. Under axle ground clearance must be 20 inches; Item 09A, for item 09, Furnish a hydraulically operated, side-mounted highway mower: 7-foot cutter bar with heavy duty under serrated section; cutter bar position guard tilt angles 75 degrees below the horizontal to 90 degrees above the horizontal (plus or minus 10 degrees acceptable); curb lift at least 12 inches; knife safety at least 45 degrees break back. Pitmanless drive; Item 10, Minimum 60 P.T.O. horsepower; minimum weight 6,000 Lbs. Transmission is to have a minimum of nine forward speeds with creeper gears and four reverse gears. The Transmission is to be fully synchronized and must have a park feature to securely lock the tractor transmission to prevent the tractor from moving forward or backward. Hydraulic system can be either an open or closed type, two(2) sets of remote outlets to be provided with a minimum pump output of 17 g.p.m.. Front axle is to be fully adjustable with 7.50x16, 8 ply tires, rear tires size is to be 13.6 x 28, with an 8 ply rating. The tractor will come equipped with an independent 540 rpm power-take-off. At least 475 lbs. of rear wheel weight will be provided. A rollover protection system (ROPS) will be included with a canopy. To be equipped with adjustable three point hitch lower link arms. Under axle ground clearance must be 20 inches; Item 11, Minimum 72 P.T.O. Horsepower, minimum weight 8,500 lbs.; independent 540/1,000 rpm P.T.O., with a power shift transmission. The transmission is to be fully synchronized and must have a park feature to securely lock the tractor transmission to prevent the tractor from moving forward or backward. Three spool remote hydraulic system with poppet type valves and breakaway couplers, closed or open center remote hydraulic system. Fully adjustable front axles with 10.00x16, 8ply tires. Fully adjustable rear wheels, either power adjustable or rack and pinion. Rear tire size 18.4 x 34. Three point hitch lower links must be extendable and be category 2. Fully enclosed cab with heater, defroster, air conditioner, pressurizer and AM/FM radio; Item 11A, for item 11, Hydraulically operated front-end loader. Lift capacity no less than 2500 lbs.. With a minimum 72-inch material bucket. Single lever hydraulic controls, self-leveling bucket with level indicator and quick hitch. All buckets are to be quick attack type. This means that the bucket itself should be quick attachable and detachable as well as the loader frame; Item 12, Minimum 72 P.T.O. Horsepower, minimum weight 8,500 lbs.; independent 540/1,000 rpm P.T.O., with a power shift transmission. The transmission is to be fully synchronized and must have a park feature to securely lock the tractor transmission to prevent the tractor from moving forward or backward. Three spool remote hydraulic system with poppet type valves and breakaway couplers, closed or open center remote hydraulic system. Fully adjustable front axles with 10.00x16, 8ply tires. Fully adjustable rear wheels, either power adjustable or rack and pinion. Rear tire size 18.4 x 34. Three point hitch lower links must be extendable and becategory 2. Fully enclosed cab with heater, defroster, air conditioner, pressurizer and AM/FM radio; Item 13, Minimum 85 P.T.O. horsepower, four wheel drive, minimum weight 8,500 lbs.; independent 540/1,000 rpm P.T.O.. The transmission is to be a powerguard 16 forward/16 reverse speeds with 12 forward and 12 reverse creeper gears. Three spool remote hydraulic system with poppet type valves and breakaway couplers, closed or open center remote hydraulic system. Fully adjustable front axles with 13.6 x 24, 8ply tires. Fully adjustable rear wheels, either power adjustable or rack and pinion. Rear tire size 18.4 x 34. Three point hitch lower links must be extendable and be category 2. Fully enclosed cab with heater, defroster, air conditioner, pressurizer and AM/FM radio; Item 14, Minimum 95 P.T.O. Horsepower, minimum weight 11,000 lbs.; independent 540/1,000 rpm P.T.O., with a power shift transmission. The transmission is to be fully synchronized and must have a park feature to securely lock the tractor transmission to prevent the tractor from moving forward or backward. Three spool remote hydraulic system with poppet type valves and breakaway couplers, closed or open center remote hydraulic system. Fully adjustable front axles with 10.00x16, 8ply tires. Fully adjustable rear wheels, either power adjustable or rack and pinion. Rear tire size 18.4 x 38. Three point hitch lower links must be extendable and be category 2. Fully enclosed cab with heater, defroster, air conditioner, pressurizer and AM/FM radio; Item 14A, for item 14, Hydraulically operated front-end loader. Lift capacity no less than 2500 lbs.. With a minimum 72-inch material bucket. Single lever hydraulic controls, self-leveling bucket with level indicator and quick hitch. All buckets are to be quick attack type. This means that the bucket itself should be quick attachable and detachable as well as the loader frame; The solicitation will be released approximately 15 days or less from date of publication of this synopsis. This requirement is being competed as full and open competition. Requests for the solicitation may be faxed to Darleen Masten at (301) 344-3354. Reference Solicitation number RFP 01-3KO6-98. (0260)

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