ALMACO Brand Name or Equal Floating Row Crop Belt Header - Ithica, NY

The USDA Agricultural Research Service is seeking quotations for a single ALMACO brand‑name (or equal) floating row‑crop belt header to be used on an ALMACO RX combine. The header must harvest two rows at 30‑inch spacing, include a Stucchi‑style hydraulic coupler, floating front rotating discs, continuous row belts, jack stands, and forklift pockets, and be compatible with existing ALMACO RX equipment. Delivery is required to the UNL Agronomy Farm in Ithaca, NE within 60 days after award. The solicitation is a total small‑business set‑aside RFQ, with a firm‑fixed‑price contract and a 90‑day quote validity period. • Item: One ALMACO (or equal) floating row‑crop belt header, 30‑inch, two‑row capacity. • Quantity: 1 unit, delivered FOB destination to Ithaca, NE. • Performance period: 60 days from award. • Submission: Quote due 09/02/2026; questions due 08/14/2026. • Evaluation: Lowest price technically acceptable; price includes discounts, shipping, and any applicable fees. • Small‑business set‑aside; NAICS 333111 (Farm Machinery & Equipment Manufacturing). • Required documentation: SAM UEI, detailed quote on company letterhead, compliance certifications, and enrollment in the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP).