Broadcast Seeder and Flail Harvester

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service (ARS), Northeast Area (NEA), has a requirement for a 15 ft broadcast seeder and flail harvester. The broadcast seeder must be suitable for cover crop and fertilizer applications into standing crops, with a hopper capacity of 18-22 cu ft, stainless steel construction, electronic metering drive, and pneumatic material delivery. The flail harvester must have a 6 ft working width, be PTO driven, and include a delivery chute for material to a towed wagon or to leave in the field. Both items must be new condition. The NAICS code for this opportunity is 333111 (Farm Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing) with a size standard of 1,250 employees. The USDA is seeking to determine if there are adequate Small Business, SBA-certified HUBZone, Women-Owned, or Service Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) contractors available for this project.