# Two-Row Flame Weeder for the UNL Agronomy Farm

Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/1232sa26q0461

- Solicitation number: 1232SA26Q0461
- Notice type: Award notice (first published as solicitation)
- Status: Awarded to Agricultural Flaming Innovations, LLC for $19,346.00
- Department: Department of Agriculture
- Agency: Agricultural Research Service
- Contracting office: USDA ARS Afm Apd (1232SA)
- NAICS: 333111 Farm Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing
- Product or service code: 9999 Miscellaneous Items
- Set-aside: Total small business set-aside
- Place of performance: Yutan, Nebraska
- County: Saunders County (FIPS 31155). https://abierto.us/counties/saunders-county-ne-31155
- City: Yutan. https://abierto.us/cities/yutan-ne-3154115
- First posted: May 5, 2026
- Last posted: June 1, 2026
- SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/1ce99abfccf949d492cb481497be2992/view

## Description

All quoters must complete the attached salient characteristics compliance form. 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 1232SA26Q0461 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for a two-row flame weeder. 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 This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency. The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has a requirement for a 2-row flame weeder. Offers will be evaluated for technical acceptability based on meeting all the required salient characteristics. The salient characteristics of the flame weeder are as follows:

Capable of treating two rows of crops with 30-inch row spacings. Maximum overall width of 96 inches. Must have adjustable hoods designed to operate fully closed for shorter crops or partially open for taller crops. Capable of mounting on a tractor with a 3-point hitch. Must include a controller that can be accessed from the operator’s seat of the attached tractor. Propane tank with 200 gallon capacity and rated for transportation by the Department of Transportation (DOT). Fully-fueled weight under 2,500 pounds to allow for use with most tractors currently in inventory. Unit must be fully assembled. Quotes should be emailed to kyle.link@usda.gov

## Award on USAspending

- Recipient: Agricultural Flaming Innovations, LLC (UEI C6BGDR5CQM75)
- Contract: 1232SA26P0299, purchase order
- Obligated: $19,346.00
- Competition: Competed Under SAP, 15 offers received
- Link: award number 1232SA26P0299 equals the contract number; same awarding office 1232SA (high confidence)
- Record: https://www.usaspending.gov/award/CONT_AWD_1232SA26P0299_12H2_-NONE-_-NONE-/


## Publications

- May 5, 2026: Solicitation, due May 15, 2026 at 12:00 PM EDT. Notice 61b554cefcfc44aaacd8394d8149eb45. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/61b554cefcfc44aaacd8394d8149eb45/view
- May 5, 2026: Solicitation, due May 15, 2026 at 12:00 PM EDT. Notice 85cb34580b7a43eb8dbb9712a6db2eba. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/85cb34580b7a43eb8dbb9712a6db2eba/view
- June 1, 2026: Award notice. Notice 1ce99abfccf949d492cb481497be2992. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/1ce99abfccf949d492cb481497be2992/view

## Points of contact

- Kyle Link, kyle.link@usda.gov

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