COMBINE, PLOT

COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION PLEASE READ THIS NOTICE CAREFULLY AS IT CONSTITUTES THE ONLY NOTICE THAT WILL BE ISSUED Synopsis: This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Interested parties are responsible for monitoring the Federal Business Opportunities website to ensure that they have the most up to date information about this acquisition. The solicitation number AG-0325-S-15-0004 is being issued as a Invitation for Bid (IFB) and is being conducted as a 100% small business set aside. The North American Classification System Code is 333111; the size standard is 500 employees. This RFQ incorporates provisions and clauses that are in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-74. This requirement will be awarded as a commercial item, fixed price purchase order under the procedures at FAR Parts 12. The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service has a Brand Name or Equal requirement for a PLOT COMBINE. This will be fixed price purchase order. The offeror will provide a KINCAID 8-XP PLOT COMBINE, OR WINTERSTEIGER DELTA, OR EQUAL. If providing an equal, provide the manufacturer and part number of the item so that evaluation of the item can be made. MINIMUM SALIENT CHARACTERISITCS PLOT COMBINE WITH EQUIPMENT FOR HARVESTING GRASS AND CLOVER: Plot Combine- Basic Specifications General, performance related: Self-propelled, 4-wheel (pneumatic tires), plot combine capable of harvesting and processing a variety of native and introduced seed crops (from extremely small [>3 million seeds per pound] to relatively large [~10,000 seeds per pound). Specifications: 1) Hydrostatic drive transmission. 2) 75 or greater horsepower diesel engine. 3) Power steering with tilt steering wheel capability. 4) At least two fixed ground speeds or steps (low and high). 5) Any necessary adaptions for harvesting small seeds in grass and forb seed production crops. 6) Appropriate header for harvesting a variety grass and forb seed crops. Must have a cutting width not exceeding 60 inches and not less than 52 inches. Must be pick-up attachment compatible. 7) Feeder/intake auger. 8) Two crop dividers for the header. 9) Crop lifters for lifting prostrate seed heads. 10) Adjustable-speed harvesting reel and cutting head and at least two reel brushes. Hydraulically operated, horizontal reel adjustment. 11) Belted, pick-up attachment. 12) Tire tracking - Maximum outside tire-to-outside tire width of 65 inches and a minimum inside tire-to-inside tire width of 45 inches. 13) Minimum front tire width of 10 inches and minimum rear tire width of 8 inches. 14) Concave with de-awning bars (or equivalent device) appropriate for harvesting a wide variety of grass and forb seeds. 15) Shaker with approximately 20 mm openings. 16) Minimum two-sieve cleaning system with 1) an adjustable top sieve and 2) a lower cleaning sieve. 17) Adjustable-speed cleaning fan. 18) Pneumatic delivery of seed to either side bagger or seed storage bin. 19) Threshing drum must have a variety of rotational speeds from less than 400 rpm to at least 2000 rpms. 20) Side bagging system capable of handling a 24" x 36" size standard seed sack. 21) Storage bin with at least 1400 liter storage capacity, a fill level indicator, and discharge auger. 22) Easy access, enclosed cabin with heating and air conditioning capable of maintaining a comfortable working environment under northern Great Plains and Intermoutain West climatic conditions. 23) Any costs related to an initial set-up and operational training for the use of the machine. 24) Any shipping, handling, and delivery or destination fees. 25) Enclosed Cab 26) AC/Heat 27) Enclosed Cab Safety Glass 28) Cab windscreen wipers and lighting Equipment will be delivered to USDA-NRCS Bridger Plant Material Center, 98 South River Road, Bridger, MT 59014 (FOB: DESITINATION with price as separate line item) ADDENDUM 52.212-1 MODIFY: Electronic submittals will be accepted via email sent to Steven.Alves@nm.usda.gov with CC: Copy to Ryan.lorimer@AK.usda.gov - Vendors are highly encouraged to confirm receipt and bid addition to electronic bid folder at 505-761-4484 or 907-761-7744.