Description
The USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS) Appalachian Fruit Research Station is seeking quotations for three brand‑specific portable frost‑protection wind machines equipped with propane burners (AgroFrost “FrostBuster 252”). The machines must be new, OEM‑specified, and shipped to the research station in Kearneysville, WV. Delivery is required within 60 days of award, with the contract period running from late September to late November 2026. The solicitation is an unrestricted RFQ; any qualified vendor may submit a price, and award will be based on lowest price that is technically acceptable.
• Quantity: 3 fully assembled wind machines (model FrostBuster 252)
• Additional line item: shipping (1 unit)
• Delivery: FOB destination, to USDA ARS Appalachian Fruit Research Station, Kearneysville, WV
• Period of performance: 09/28/2026 – 11/27/2026 (≈ 2 months)
• Evaluation: Lowest price, technically acceptable (must meet exact brand/model)
• Submission deadline: 24 Sep 2026 3:00 PM ET (email to Marisol Olivera)
• Questions due: 17 Sep 2025 3:00 PM ET
• NAICS: 333111 (Farm Machinery & Equipment Manufacturing)