The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Research Service (USDA ARS) awarded a purchase order to Seed Research Equipment Solutions LLC for an ultra narrow 8-row spaced planter with accessories and a Classic Aire control system. This Total Small Business set-aside contract, valued at $125,571.75 on a firm fixed-price basis, was awarded on September 21, 2015, with a completion date of December 31, 2015. The change order confirmed the acceptance of a demonstration unit at no additional cost to the government. The equipment will be delivered to South Hutchinson, Kansas, and will support agricultural research activities conducted by USDA ARS at its Maricopa, Arizona facility.
Seed Research Equipment Solutions LLC specializes in manufacturing research and plot planters equipped with advanced features such as GPS-controlled precision capabilities, adjustable row spacing, variable population rates, and integrated fertilizer application systems. The company has an established track record providing similar equipment and upgrades to USDA ARS through multiple prior contract awards. This procurement supports the agency's agricultural research mission by providing specialized planting equipment for controlled field trials and experimental crop studies.