# 3-Row Sugarcane Cultivator

Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/123a9426q0043

- Solicitation number: 123A9426Q0043
- Notice type: Combined synopsis and solicitation
- Status: Open. Offers due September 18, 2026 at 10:00 AM EDT
- Department: Department of Agriculture
- Agency: Food Safety and Inspection Service
- Contracting office: Usda, Fsis, Oas PCMB (123A94)
- NAICS: 333111 Farm Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing
- Product or service code: H137 Quality Control Services: Agricultural Machinery and Equipment
- Set-aside: Total small business set-aside
- Place of performance: Houma, Louisiana
- First posted: August 28, 2026
- Last posted: September 8, 2026
- SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/aa226b05284d473aaf6f7a99074b78d2/view

## Description

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.

## Attachments

- [C04_SF1449_123A9426Q0043_with_continuation pages.pdf](https://sam.gov/api/prod/opps/v3/opportunities/resources/files/4210bf49f4024e7aa46dc15cd979af06/download)

## Publications

- August 28, 2026: Combined synopsis and solicitation, due September 18, 2026 at 10:00 AM EDT. Notice 7e53728d255d45dfaa683b7e69712cb8. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/7e53728d255d45dfaa683b7e69712cb8/view
- September 8, 2026: Combined synopsis and solicitation, due September 18, 2026 at 10:00 AM EDT. Notice aa226b05284d473aaf6f7a99074b78d2. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/aa226b05284d473aaf6f7a99074b78d2/view

## Points of contact

- Madonna J Montgomery, madonna.montgomery@fsis.usda.gov, 301-837-7690

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