John Deere (Or Equal) Four Row Planter

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document outlines the terms and conditions for a solicitation to procure a John Deere Four Row Planter. The government is procuring this item on a brand name or equal basis.

• The primary deliverable is a John Deere Four Row Planter, or an "equal" product meeting specified salient characteristics.

• "Equal" products must meet or exceed the specified characteristics and be clearly identified by brand name, make, and model, or as "equal."

• Descriptive literature, illustrations, or drawings must be provided to demonstrate how "equal" products meet the requirements.

• Offerors must provide pricing for all items.

• The anticipated award type is a firm fixed price requirements contract.

• The government intends to make one award.

• Quotes will be evaluated based on the lowest price technically acceptable criteria.

• The lowest priced offer will be evaluated for Technical Acceptability first.

• Technical Acceptability requires meeting or exceeding salient characteristics, clear identification of the product, and sufficient descriptive literature.

• Past Performance will also be evaluated (Acceptable, Neutral, or Unacceptable).

• Offers must be held firm for 90 calendar days from the receipt of offers.

• Delivery is required no later than 60 days after award; early deliveries are accepted.

• Shipping is F.O.B. Destination to GRAZINGLANDS RESEARCH LABORATORY, 7207 West Cheyenne Street, El Reno, OK 73036.

• The document references various FAR clauses related to small business concerns, including "Notice of Total Small Business Aside" and "Utilization of Small Business Concerns."

• Specific clauses related to HUBZone concerns and limitations on subcontracting are also listed.

• Questions are due no later than February 12, 2026, at 4:00 PM Central Time, and should be emailed to melissa.santos@usda.gov.

• This document incorporates numerous FAR and AGAR clauses and provisions by reference. Offerors are cautioned to review these thoroughly.

• Attachment 2 contains the detailed specifications for the planter.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document outlines the specific technical requirements and specifications for a four-row planter.

• Hitch Compatibility: Must be capable of hooking up to a 3-point hitch (category 2).
• Row Spacing: 30-inch row spacing, adjustable up to 48-inch.
• Planting Capability: Must be able to plant single rows of individual seed varieties in multi-row plots, and multiple row plots of a single seed variety.
• Drive System: Must have a Variable Drive with a Hydraulic Motor.
• Components: Must include mounted row cleaners, a vacuum gauge, and a jack/parking stand.
• Seed Plates: Must include plates for planting small, medium, and large edible beans, low and high-rate sorghum, sunflower, and oilseeds.
• Closing Wheels: Must have closing wheels.
• Tractor Compatibility: Must be compatible with tractors having a hydraulic outflow capacity of 22.5 to 29.1 gpm (e.g., 100 to 130 hp tractors like the John Deere 5100).

This attachment details the essential features and performance criteria that any proposed planter must meet. Bidders must ensure their offerings align with all listed specifications to be considered compliant.