This is a Sources Sought Notice only. This Sources Sought Notice does not constitute an Invitation for Bids, Request for Proposals, or a Request for Quotations, and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government to issue an order or otherwise pay for the information solicited, nor is it a guarantee of a forthcoming solicitation or contract. The purpose of this Sources Sought Notice is for market research purposes only. Respondents will not be notified of the results of the evaluation.
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service (ARS) is conducting market research to support the USDA/ARS/SEA, Dale Bumpers Small Farms Research Center, Booneville, AR location.
Seeking contractor to provide:
One Hay Baler with Silage Pre-cutter w/ Connectivity to existing Tractors provided in strict accordance with attached requirements. To ensure compatibility with existing tractors owned by Booneville, AR location, baler MUST pair directly with existing John Deere Tractor 2016 John Deere 6130R-Series Command Center 4600 display. Baler must also meet the following requirements:
- 4’x6’ bale configuration
- Silage Configuration:
- Staggered roller‐auger kit
- Starter roll‐scraper knife
- Front Safety Screen
- Number of Teeth ‐ 96 regular with 16 oversized teeth
- Possess at least 14 Knives
- Pickup Width (Inside – 77 in. (196 cm.)) and (Outside – 87 in. (221 cm.) )
- Stripper Diameter – 10 in. (25.4 cm)
- Possess a Pre‐cutter configuration
- High-Capacity intake ability
- Upgraded Cams, Bearings, and Reel Spiders
- Heavy‐duty 80H drive roll chain
- 60H Starter roll chain
- Stamped Steel Doors
- Auxiliary take‐up rolls
- Bale Ramp
- Include a Bale push bar
- Factory‐installed grease banks
- Automatic Chain Oiler Kit
- Third Bale Shape Sensor
- Moisture Sensors
- Must possess an ISOBUS System Controller on the baler and contain a Monitor
- Staggered Triple Weave Belts
- with Plate‐Type Fasteners/splices
- Drive by Diamond Chain
- Adjustable hitch to tractor drawbars
- Drawbar flap
- Vertical forming chamber
- Automatic Electric‐tie option
- XL Hi‐Flotation Tires
- Premium – cut out clutch drive protection
- Have Net Wrap and twine capability
Responses should include:
- Organization Name, address, contact phone number, e-mail address, and web site address.
- Business size. (Small business versus large business), other socio-economic categories such as Section 8(a), Historically Underutilized Business Zones (HUB-Zone), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB), and Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB).
- Unique Entity ID number and CAGE code.
- Tailored capability statements addressing the salient characteristics listed, with appropriate documentation supporting capability.
Responses to this Notice must be in writing. Telephone inquiries will NOT be accepted. Interested parties should e-mail responses to Monte Jordan at monte.jordan@usda.gov on or before Wednesday, June 22, 2022, no later than 3:00 p.m. Central Time (CT). Hard copies of the responses are not required and will not be accepted.
