Supertrak Chopzilla, or comparable orchard hedger/topper

The U.S. Department of Agriculture, through the Agricultural Research Service, is soliciting quotations for a Supertrak Chopzilla or an equivalent orchard hedger/topper under solicitation number 1232SA26Q1122, which is issued as a combined synopsis and solicitation in accordance with FAR Part 12 for commercial items. This acquisition is exclusively reserved for small business concerns as a Total Small Business Set-Aside under the North American Industry Classification System code 333111, with the small business size standard set at 1,250 employees. All responsible small business sources are invited to submit responses, and no separate written solicitation will be issued. The offer deadline for submissions is August 7, 2026, at 9:00 p.m. Eastern Time, with quotations due no later than that time. The equipment is intended for use at a performance location in Byron, Georgia, 31008, and the contracting activity originates from the USDA ARS AFM APD office in Beltsville, Maryland, 20705. Richard Hawthorne is the primary point of contact for inquiries and can be reached at richard.hawthorne@usda.gov. This procurement is conducted through the SAM.gov system, and all interested parties must submit their quotations in response to the public posting, with no additional documentation or formal solicitation expected beyond this announcement.