Description
The USDA U.S. Vegetable Laboratory in Charleston, SC seeks a brand‑name Checchi & Magli two‑row transplanter (Fox‑drive) specifically configured for sweet‑potato slips. Only authorized Checchi & Magli resellers may submit a quotation; no equivalent items will be considered. The contract will be a firm‑fixed‑price purchase order with delivery required within 30 days of award. Respondents must be registered in SAM and must submit a completed SF‑1449 by email to the contracting officer.
• Item: Checchi & Magli Fox‑drive 2‑row transplanter (plus optional 85‑gal tank kit)
• Quantity: 1 unit (plus 1 tank kit)
• Delivery: FOB Destination, 30 days after award to USDA, 2700 Savannah Hwy, Charleston, SC 29414
• Submission: Email quote to [email protected] by 10 AM ET, 24 Sep 2026; questions due 22 Sep 2026
• Eligibility: Must be an authorized Checchi & Magli reseller, active SAM registration, no set‑aside restrictions
• Evaluation: Price‑only, fair‑and‑reasonable determination per FAR 12.204