USDA AFRS 100 HP Narrow Utility Cab Tractor
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The United States Department of Agriculture’s Appalachian Fruit Research Station is seeking to procure a new 100 horsepower, 4-wheel drive, narrow utility cab tractor to enhance the consistent and timely application of pesticides across its research crops. The equipment is critical to minimizing crop loss, preserving the integrity of experimental conditions, and ensuring uninterrupted research activities. The procurement will follow simplified procedures under RFO 12.201-1(c)(2) and is classified as a commercial service, with an anticipated award date set for September 30, 2026. The contracting office plans to issue the solicitation exclusively to three previously identified sources, though any responsible entity meeting the requirements may request inclusion by contacting the contracting officer. All potential offerors must be registered in SAM.gov to be eligible for award. The solicitation number is 12RADA26Q0007, with responses due by August 13, 2026, and the place of performance is located in Kearneysville, West Virginia. The primary point of contact for inquiries is Jerrod Schleis, with secondary support provided by Elyse Schnorr.
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Kearneysville, WV, 25430, USASet-Aside
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The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Appalachian Fruit Research Station (AFRS) requires a new 100hp, 4-wheel drive, narrow utility, cab tractor to address the challenges of applying pesticides in a consistent and timely manner, reducing potential crop loss. This procurement would support the protection of research crops, maintain experimental consistency, and reduce the risk of disruption to ongoing and future research activities.
This contract action will be utilizing simplified procedures in accordance with RFO 12.201-1(c)(2). The resulting contract will be for a commercial service, with an anticipated award date of September 30, 2026.
The intent of the contracting office is to issue a solicitation to three previously identified sources in accordance with RFO 12.201-1(c)(2). Any responsible source that meets the criteria above may request to the contracting officer (identified above) to be included in the solicitation to submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency.
All offerors must meet be registered in SAM.gov in order to be eligible for award.
See attached document for additional information.
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