Supply of Flail Harvester

The USDA ARS is seeking to procure a flail harvester specifically for agricultural research purposes, with the equipment required to integrate seamlessly with existing farming systems and support reliable field operations. The harvester must be engineered for use in the designated place of performance located in Charlotte, North Carolina, and must meet technical and operational standards suitable for research-grade agricultural applications under the agency’s guidelines. This procurement is structured as a subcontract under a Total Small Business Set-Aside, meaning only small businesses certified by the SBA are eligible to respond, ensuring compliance with federal small business development goals. The North American Industry Classification System code 333111 indicates the vendor must have expertise in the manufacture of agricultural machinery. The solicitation deadline for proposals is May 27, 2026, at 9:00 PM Eastern Time, with the opportunity posted on May 13, 2026, providing potential vendors a fourteen-day window to prepare and submit responses. While no specific point of contact is listed, all communications and submissions must adhere to the procedures outlined through the official SAM.gov portal linked in the posting. The equipment must be delivered, installed, and validated to ensure compatibility with current USDA ARS infrastructure, with performance expectations aligned with the agency’s research objectives in crop management and soil preservation. Vendor qualifications will be evaluated based on technical capability, past performance in supplying similar machinery, and adherence to small business certification requirements.