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Supply of No-Till Grain Drill (Commercial Off-the-Shelf Equipment)

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Response Deadline08/07/2026, 09:00:00 PM UTC

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The contract calls for the procurement and delivery of a single No-Till Grain Drill with a 15-foot working width, part number 1590, sourced from Deere & Company or an equivalent product that fully complies with the required technical specifications. This is a commercial off-the-shelf item intended for agricultural use under a subcontract arrangement, with no specific set-aside requirements. The equipment must meet all performance, durability, and operational criteria outlined in the technical documentation to ensure suitability for no-till farming operations. The solicitation was posted on July 28, 2026, with a response deadline set for August 7, 2026, at 9:00 PM. The place of performance is Mandan, North Dakota, with a ZIP code of 58554. The North American Industry Classification System code is 333112, identifying the category as Farm and Garden Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing. The contracting agency is the USDA ARS AFM APD, part of the Department of Agriculture, and all bids must be submitted through the designated SAM.gov portal prior to the deadline to be considered.

General Info

Procure single 15-foot No-Till Grain Drill, part 1590, from Deere or equivalent for Mandan, ND delivery by August 7, 2026.

Agency

Department Of Agriculture → USDA Ars Afm ApdView Agency

NAICS

333112 - Lawn and Garden Tractor and Home Lawn and Garden Equipment ManufacturingView NAICS

Place of Performance

Mandan, ND, 58554, USA

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NONE

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PostedJul 28

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Response DeadlineAug 7

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AgencyDepartment Of Agriculture → USDA Ars Afm Apd

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Procurement and delivery of one No-Till Grain Drill, 15 ft width (Part No. 1590), from Deere & Company or an equivalent product meeting technical specifications.

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