Two-Row Flame Weeder for the UNL Agronomy Farm

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for a two-row flame weeder required by the Wheat, Sorghum and Forage Management. The government intends to make one award.

• A two-row flame weeder with specific salient characteristics.

• Salient characteristics include:

  • Treats two rows with 30-inch spacing.
  • Maximum overall width of 96 inches.
  • Adjustable hoods for crop height.
  • Mountable on a tractor with a 3-point hitch.
  • Controller accessible from the tractor seat.
  • 200-gallon DOT-rated propane tank.
  • Fully-fueled weight under 2,500 pounds.
  • Unit must be fully assembled.

• Quoters must provide descriptive literature or clear references to demonstrate compliance with salient characteristics.

• Anticipated contract type: Firm-fixed-price.

• Period of Performance: May 18, 2026, through July 17, 2026.

• Required Delivery Date: July 17, 2026.

• Submission: Pricing must be provided for all items. Descriptive literature is required to demonstrate technical acceptability.

• Evaluation: Award will be made to the quoter representing the best value to the Government, based on lowest price technically acceptable criteria.

• Price will be evaluated for fairness and reasonableness.

• Technical capability will be rated as "acceptable" or "unacceptable" based on meeting all salient characteristics.

• Only the lowest priced quote will be evaluated for technical acceptability first.

• Offerors must hold prices firm for 90 calendar days from the offer receipt date.

• No specific qualification requirements are stated for eligibility.

• The solicitation includes "Notice of Total Small Business Aside" (52.219-6) and "Buy American-Supplies" (52.225-1) as potentially applicable clauses.

• Questions are due no later than May 4, 2026, at 05:00 PM Eastern Time. Submit questions via email to kyle.link@usda.gov.

• Offer acceptance period: 90 calendar days from the offer receipt date.

• This solicitation incorporates numerous FAR and AGAR clauses by reference, including those related to System for Award Management (SAM), anti-discrimination, DEI compliance, and contract closeout.

• Information on filing agency protests is provided.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a Salient Characteristics Compliance Form for a Two-Row Flame Weeder. It outlines the specific technical characteristics and requirements that a proposed flame weeder must meet to be compliant with the opportunity's specifications.

• Row Spacing: Treats exactly two rows of crops with 30-inch row spacings.
• Width: Maximum overall width of 96 inches.
• Hoods: Must have adjustable hoods for operation with shorter or taller crops.
• Tractor Mounting: Capable of mounting on a tractor with a 3-point hitch.
• Controller Access: Controller must be accessible from the tractor operator's seat.
• Propane Tank: 200-gallon capacity, DOT-rated for transportation.
• Weight: Fully fueled weight under 2,500 pounds.
• Assembly: Unit must be fully assembled.

Bidders must use this form to confirm that their proposed Two-Row Flame Weeder meets all the listed salient characteristics. This form is critical for demonstrating compliance and ensuring the proposed equipment aligns with the government's needs.