Project Information

Bid Title

Two-Row Flame Weeder for the UNL Agronomy Farm

Issuing Agency

AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF

Location

Nebraska

Published Date

May 5, 2026

Closing Date

May 15, 2026

Government Level

Federal

Status

Closed

Ref. #

1232SA26Q0461

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Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

Project Description

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Two-Row Flame Weeder for the UNL Agronomy Farm

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Contract Opportunity

Notice ID

1232SA26Q0461

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AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF

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AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICE

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General Information View Changes

• Contract Opportunity Type: Solicitation (Updated)
• Updated Published Date: May 05, 2026 12:40 pm EDT
• Original Published Date: May 05, 2026 12:37 pm EDT
• Updated Date Offers Due: May 15, 2026 12:00 pm EDT
• Original Date Offers Due: May 15, 2026 12:00 pm EDT
• Inactive Policy: 15 days after date offers due
• Updated Inactive Date: May 30, 2026
• Original Inactive Date: May 30, 2026
• Initiative:
  • None

Classification

• Original Set Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
• Product Service Code: 9999 - MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS
• NAICS Code:
  • 333111 - Farm Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing
• Place of Performance:
  Yutan , NE 68073
  USA

Description

All quoters must complete the attached salient characteristics compliance form. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Quotations are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.

Solicitation number 1232SA26Q0461 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for a two-row flame weeder.

This acquisition is set-aside for small business concerns. The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 333111 The small business size standard is 1,250 This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency.

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has a requirement for a 2-row flame weeder. Offers will be evaluated for technical acceptability based on meeting all the required salient characteristics. The salient characteristics of the flame weeder are as follows:

• Capable of treating two rows of crops with 30-inch row spacings.


• Maximum overall width of 96 inches.


• Must have adjustable hoods designed to operate fully closed for shorter crops or partially open for taller crops.


• Capable of mounting on a tractor with a 3-point hitch.


• Must include a controller that can be accessed from the operator’s seat of the attached tractor.


• Propane tank with 200 gallon capacity and rated for transportation by the Department of Transportation (DOT).


• Fully-fueled weight under 2,500 pounds to allow for use with most tractors currently in inventory.


• Unit must be fully assembled.

Quotes should be emailed to kyle.link@usda.gov

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Contact Information

Contracting Office Address

• 5601 SUNNYSIDE AVENUE
• BELTSVILLE , MD 20705
• USA

Primary Point of Contact

• Kyle Link
• kyle.link@usda.gov

Secondary Point of Contact

History

• May 05, 2026 12:40 pm EDTSolicitation (Updated)
• May 05, 2026 12:37 pm EDT Solicitation (Original)

Commodity Codes

• FSC 99Miscellaneous

• NAICS 333111Farm Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing

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