Description
The USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS) at its San Joaquin Valley Center in Parlier, CA is seeking a single 300‑gallon herbicide sprayer equipped with a custom eliminator boom system to support weed‑control for its grape, prunus and citrus breeding trials. The purchase is a total small‑business set‑aside (NAICS 333111) and will be awarded on a firm‑fixed‑price basis. The contractor must deliver the fully assembled sprayer to the ARS facility by 30 September 2026 and provide all required documentation (SF‑1449, UEI, pricing, technical compliance).
• Item: 300‑gallon herbicide sprayer with hydraulic drive (14 gpm), comet P48 pump, 14 L tires, folding front guard, 10‑ft custom side booms, and required tractor‑mount adaptations.
• Quantity: 1 unit, FOB destination.
• Delivery location: 9611 S Riverbend Ave, Parlier, CA 93648.
• Deadline for quotes: 01 September 2026 09:00 AM CST (email submission).
• Questions due: 26 August 2026 12:00 PM CST.
• Set‑aside: Total small‑business (including HUBZone, SDVOSB, WOSB, EDWOSB).
• Evaluation: Lowest price technically acceptable; past performance considered.
• Contract type: Firm‑fixed‑price purchase order; one award anticipated.