Two-row flame weeder
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Research Service (USDA ARS AFM APD) is conducting a Sources Sought to identify potential sources for a two-row flame weeder. This requirement specifies a weeder with a 200-gallon propane capacity, designed for treating two rows of crops with 30-inch spacing. Responses are due by March 5, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for a two-row flame weeder with a 250-gallon water gallon (wgal) tank, equating to a 200-gallon propane capacity. Key specifications include:
- Row Treatment: Capable of treating two rows of crops with 30-inch row spacings.
- Hood Design: Must feature hoods designed for fully closed operation on shorter crops or partially open for taller crops.
- Mounting: Capable of mounting on a tractor using a 3-point hitch.
- Transport Width: Total width must not exceed 8 feet 6 inches for safe transport on public roads.
- Propane Capacity: A 200-gallon propane tank capacity is required.
- Weight: Fully-fueled weight must be less than 2,500 pounds to ensure compatibility with most existing tractor inventories.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- Set-Aside: None specified (market research stage)
- Response Due: March 5, 2026, 5:00 PM ET
- Published: March 3, 2026
- Place of Performance: Yutan, NE 68073, United States
Evaluation
This notice is for market research purposes only. Responses will be used by the USDA ARS AFM APD to assess industry capabilities and determine potential sources for a future solicitation. This is not a request for proposals or quotes, and the Government is not obligated to issue a solicitation as a result of this notice.
Contact Information
For inquiries, contact Maria Thomas at Maria.Thomas@usda.gov.