A04_Attachment 1 - Statement of Work.pdf
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Statement of Work: USDA Portable Frost Protection Wind Machines
This Statement of Work dated September 2, 2026, outlines the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) procurement of three fully operational portable frost protection wind machines with propane burners for yield preservation in research orchards and vineyards. The contractor must deliver three complete AgroFrost FrostBuster 252 units, each meeting detailed technical specifications including the ability to protect 10-20 acres, operate via tractor-mounted 3-point hitch configuration with PTO-driven operation, weigh 771 pounds without gas bottles, require a 55HP tractor, hold six gas bottles with 66 lb/hr fuel consumption, run up to 10 hours continuously, and feature a pulse burner with automatic startup/shutdown based on RPM. Each machine must have dimensions of 67 x 68 x 47 inches, two low outlets, durable agricultural-grade construction, a 2-speed gearbox with overrunning clutch, and be suitable for orchards, vineyards, and greenhouses. Deliverables include three fully assembled machines with all operational components and accessories, operators' manuals, technical documentation, and warranty documentation, to be delivered no later than 30-90 days after receipt of order.
The contract is structured as a Firm-Fixed Price award with no travel, specialized key personnel, or data rights requirements. Security compliance with standard federal facilities, safety, and security standards is required. Payment will be made via the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) at https://www.ipp.gov following delivery of the machines. The government will provide a location with suitable electrical requirements to operate the instruments. Section 508 electronic and information technology standards will be adhered to if applicable.
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US Department of Agriculture (USDA)
Statement of Work
9/02/2026
Contents Project
General Information
1.0 Scope of Work
2.0 Background
Contractor Requirements
3.0 Technical Requirements / Tasks
4.0 Government Furnished
5.0 Deliverables / Schedule
6.0 Travel
7.0 Contractor’s Key Personnel
8.0 Security Requirements
9.0 Data Rights
10.0 Section 508 – Electronic and Information Technology Standards
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Project USDA AFRS portable frost protection wind machines with propane burners for yield preservation in research orchards and vineyards.
General Information
1.0 Scope of Work
Vendor is to deliver three fully operational portable frost protection wind machines with propane burners with components described below
Features, Components, Accessories, and/or Services to be included:
1) Three fully assembled portable frost protection wind machines with propane burners
2) All operational components and accessories required to operate machines
3) Operators’ manual and technical documentation
4) Delivery
5) Warranty documentation
2.0 Background
Procurement of three portable frost protection wind machines with propane burners would address the challenges of recurring late-season frost events by providing consistent and mobile frost mitigation, reducing potential crop loss. This procurement would support the protection of research crops, maintain experimental consistency, and reduce the risk of disruption to ongoing and future research activities.
Contractor Requirements
3.0 Technical Requirements / Tasks
• Machine must be able to protect an area of 10-20 acres
• Machine must have 2 low outlets
• Machine must have a propane fuel-based heating system
• Machine must be able to provide applications in orchards, vineyards, and greenhouses
• Machine must have dimensions of 67 x 68 x 47 in.
• Machine must have gas consumptions of 66 lb/hr
• Machine must hold 6 gas bottles
• Machine must weigh 771 lb without gas bottles
• Machine must require a tractor with 55HP
• Machine must be a mobile, tractor mounted, 3-point hitch configuration
• Machine must be a PTO-driven operation
• Machine must have a pulse burner with burner controller and ionization sensor, making it the safest burner used in agriculture
• Machine must be able to run up to 10 hours
• Machine must have a 2-speed gear box with overrunning clutch
• Machine must start up the burner automatically depending on RPM, and switch the burner off when RPM drops
• Machine must consist of durable construction suitable for agricultural field conditions
• Machine must have the brand name “AgroFrost - FrostBuster 252”
4.0 Government Furnished
The government will supply a location with suitable instrument requirements (electricity) as needed to operate the instrument.
5.0 Deliverables / Schedule
Key Deliverables
Item No. Deliverable Objective Due 1 Delivery of three portable frost protection wind machines with propane burners
Instrument meets the specifications identified in this Statement of Work
Delivered no later than 30-90 days after receipt of order
6.0 Travel
N/A
7.0 Contractor’s Key Personnel
8.0 Security Requirements
All personnel, government and equipment supplier must comply with standard federal facilities, safety and security.
9.0 Data Rights
10.0 Section 508 – Electronic and Information Technology Standards Section 508 guidelines will be adhered to if applicable.
11.0 Type of Award
The type of contract is Firm-Fixed Price.
12.0 Invoice and Billing Instructions
The Contractor shall submit an original itemized invoice for all deliveries for which payment has not been received.
Contractors will submit their own company invoice and reference the contract number on the invoice. The invoice shall not be submitted until the supplies have been delivered.
Payment will be made by Invoice Processing Platform (IPP). All invoices must be submitted electronically through the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) via https://www.ipp.gov.
Attachment https://www.ipp.gov/
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