Attachment A - Item Description - Specifications 02-25-2021.pdf

Attachment A

12805B21Q0101

02-25-2021

Item Description/Specifications

Requirement Name: Supply purchase of a Three Point Pesticide Sprayer Rig Required Delivery Date: 31 March 2021

Supply purchase of a three-point pesticide sprayer rig. The three-point pesticide sprayer rig for proper and safe application of pesticides to support crop performance. Located at the Conservation and Production Research Laboratory (CPRL), 2300 Experiment Station Road, Bushland, Texas 79012.

General Information:

1. Background and Purpose: The USDA, Agricultural Research Service (USDA-ARS) requires the basic need for supply purchase of a three-point pesticide sprayer rig. The three-point pesticide sprayer rig system is necessary for the support of crop performance and research located at the Conservation and Production Research Laboratory (CPRL), 2300 Experiment Station Road, Bushland, Texas 79012.

2. Definitions:

1. USDA: Unites States Department of Agriculture

2. ARS: Agricultural Research Service

3. CPRL: Conservation and Production Research Laboratory

4. SOW: Statement of Work

CONTRACTOR REQUIREMENTS:

3. Technical Requirements/Tasks:

Specifications for the Three-Point Pesticide Sprayer Rig System:

1) Designed for Pesticide application spray boom

2) Boom length greater than 44 feet but no more than 60 feet when fully extended; less than 15 feet when booms are fully folded for road travel

3) Side booms fold independent of each other with electrical controls

4) 3-point tractor mount

5) 250-350 Gallon Tank

6) Hydraulic Motor

7) 15 Degree Tilt to Sprayer Booms

8) 2 Inch by 2 Inch Cross-Braced Frame Members

9) Nozzle bases on 15 Inch Spacing

10) Boom Height 18 to 65 Inches Above Ground

11) Equipment Operating & Maintenance Manuals (1) hard copy & in electronic format, complete with recommended spare parts list & prices.