LA-LS Screen seed cleaner - Sole Source notification

The USDA ARS Forage Seed and Cereal Research Unit requires a small‑scale laboratory air screen cleaner (Westrup LA‑LS model) to process a variety of grass seed samples for clean weight determination, storage, and planting. Because the equipment is uniquely specified—two adjustable screens, multiple outlet configurations, an aspirated chaff cyclone, and a compact footprint—only West Coast Companies in the Pacific Northwest can supply the unit, leading to a sole‑source acquisition. The total estimated contract value is $52,292 (including shipping). • Equipment: Westrup LA‑LS air screen cleaner with dual screens, adjustable oscillation, air flow, hopper speed, and multiple seed‑output ports. • Purpose: Laboratory‑scale cleaning of diverse seed crops for research and breeding programs. • Quantity: One unit (including extended hopper and accessories). • Funding: FY26–FY27 budget line, firm‑fixed‑price. • Vendor: West Coast Companies, Salem, OR (only approved dealer in the region). • Delivery: Not explicitly dated; contract to be awarded after sole‑source justification.