3-Row Sugarcane Cultivator

Amendment 0001:  The purpose of this amended solicitation is to:
1) Revise the specifications listed in the Statement of Requirement (page 3) and in the
Bases for Award (page 12).
2) Update the Delivery timeframe from 60 to 90 days after award (page 13).
3) All updates/revisions are highlighted in yellow.
4) All other terms and conditions shall remain the same.

And provides Question and Answer document.

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 123A9426Q0043 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for 3-row Sugarcane Cultivator.   The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service in Houma, LA has a need for a 3-row sugarcane cultivator to maintain all field research plots at the Ardoyne Research Farm. Timely cultivation of the field plots is critical to control weeds and ensure adequate drainage of the fields. The unit currently used is showing excessive wear and has become costly to repair. Detailed product specifications and requirements are as follows:

1.0 Specifications Description:

One (1) 3-row sugarcane cultivator with the minimum Requirements:

• Main Tool Bar: 4”x 8”x 3/8” wall
• GANG TOOL BAR: 4" x 6" x 3/8" wall
• Center row spring loaded
• Six (6) 4-Disc Gangs, Fully Adjustable,
• 22" x 1/4" Notch Disc
• Re-lube bearings
• 7-1/2" DISC SPACING,
• 1-1/8"SQ. AXEL
• All Grade 8 bolts, nuts and washers
• Six (6) 2-Disc Off bar gangs, fully adjustable, 22” x ¼” Notch
• Disc, Re-lub bearings 7-1/2” Disc spacing, 1-1/8” sq. Axel
• All Grade 8 bolts, nuts and washers
• Six (6) of Dirt Shields and Clamps and Three (3) Middle Busting Plows with clamps; unit should be set up for three (3) rows
• Built for 70” row spacing or customer’s choice

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 employees.  This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside.  All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency.