A04_Specifications Seed treater 2026 1232SA26Q1382.docx

This is a specifications document for a small batch seed treater required by the Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service (USDA-ARS). The packet treater must accommodate seed quantities ranging from 50 to 500 seeds for maintaining seed stocks and handling larger seed trials. Key operational requirements include rapid and thorough seed coating with complete drying post-treatment, single-handling capability for treated seed packets, automated treatment application that eliminates employee contact with treatment chemicals or seeds after processing, simple end-of-day cleaning procedures, visible seed treatment application, and a self-contained design that does not consume additional bench space.

This RFQ (Solicitation Number 1232SA26Q1382) is an unrestricted acquisition open to all responsible sources, with North American Industry Classification Standard Code 333111 and a small business size standard of 1,250 employees. Quotations must be submitted electronically to lynn.hults@usda.gov by 4:00 pm Central Standard Time on Friday, September 11, 2026, with the final question submission deadline at 3:00 pm Central Standard Time on Tuesday, September 8, 2026. Vendors must be active and registered in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) at submission and award. Responses must include detailed specifications demonstrating capability; generic offers matching only the stated specifications will not be considered for award. Payment will be processed through the Department of the Treasury Invoice Processing Platform (IPP.gov).