# Almaco R-1 Research Plot Combine or Equivalent

Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/1232sa26q0608

- Solicitation number: 1232SA26Q0608
- Notice type: Award notice (first published as combined synopsis and solicitation)
- Status: Awarded to Gary W Clem Inc. for $536,723.95
- 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: 3720 Harvesting Equipment
- Place of performance: Raleigh, North Carolina
- County: Wake County (FIPS 37183). https://abierto.us/counties/wake-county-nc-37183
- City: Raleigh. https://abierto.us/cities/raleigh-nc-3755000
- First posted: May 27, 2026
- Last posted: June 30, 2026
- SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/cf4b4e8256c74dbbb80f144d51d1e79e/view

## Description

**Questions and Answers:**

**Q1:** Is there a need for a 4-wheel drive?

**A1:** Yes. Four?wheel drive improves safety when loading and unloading the combine from a trailer by providing better traction and control. Additionally, one of our locations has hilly, sandy terrain that makes harvesting difficult without four?wheel drive.

**Q2:** Is there a need for a straw chopper?

**A2:**

**No. Q3:** Is a header required for this combine configuration?

**A3:** Yes. We require a 60-inch header to accommodate harvesting two rows with our current row spacing. Only a 60-inch draper head with a quick?attach throat is compatible with this combine configuration.

**Q4:** Is a Grain Gauge / HarvestMaster system required for this solicitation?

**A4:** Yes. The weigh system allows weight and moisture data to be collected at harvest without needing to collect and process whole?plot samples. This reduces post?harvest processing, saves time, and improves operational efficiency. It also helps reduce errors during harvest by continuously tracking data throughout the field.

**Q5:** I noticed that there is no combine head or data collection unit included. The combine must have these in order to operate correctly. I also noticed there is nothing in the specifications regarding training or freight. Is it safe to assume that this will need to be included?

**A5:** We are looking for a “60"draper head with quick attach throat” and a “Harvestmaster H2 Classic or ALMACO D1 Data collection” system or equivalent. Additionaly we need shipping to our location as well as on-site training. 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 1232SA26Q0608 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for Almaco R-1 Combine This acquisition is not 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 an unrestricted requirement. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency.

## Award on USAspending

- Recipient: Gary W Clem Inc. (UEI LJKVSHZWJK95)
- Contract: 1232SA26P0381, purchase order
- Obligated: $536,723.95
- Competition: Competed Under SAP, 4 offers received
- Link: award number 1232SA26P0381 equals the contract number; same awarding office 1232SA (high confidence)
- Record: https://www.usaspending.gov/award/CONT_AWD_1232SA26P0381_12H2_-NONE-_-NONE-/


## Publications

- May 27, 2026: Combined synopsis and solicitation, due June 12, 2026 at 5:00 PM EDT. Notice f3ab3b468d7443d9818f758228e85356. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/f3ab3b468d7443d9818f758228e85356/view
- June 8, 2026: Combined synopsis and solicitation, due June 12, 2026 at 5:00 PM EDT. Notice 22120700e2574db7ad54010fa15e1489. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/22120700e2574db7ad54010fa15e1489/view
- June 30, 2026: Award notice. Notice cf4b4e8256c74dbbb80f144d51d1e79e. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/cf4b4e8256c74dbbb80f144d51d1e79e/view

## Points of contact

- lynn Hults, lynn.hults@usda.gov, 9124649723

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