Revised SSJ as of 08222025 COsigned.pdf

United States Department of Agriculture Limited Source/Brand Name Justification

FAR 13.106-1(b)(1) – Simplified Acquisitions Control No. (if applicable) ______________________

1. Identification of the agency and the contracting activity.

1a. Requesting Activity Agency: USDA/ARS/PWA 1b. Contracting Activity: PWA

2. Description of supply or service required to meet the agency’s needs.

-Need 10 double disc drill openers with packing wheels manufactured that are compatible (bolt-on ready) with AgPro Inc. Drill opener down pressure system -The bolt-on ready frame needs to have two disc coulters, stainless steel seed tube, and independently adjustable packing wheel mounted on a sturdy metal frame, compatible with AgPro Inc. Down pressure system, that can withstand maximum hydraulic down pressures without being damaged -4.5 inch Optico Farmflex packing wheels need to be installed -Packing wheel depth control with 0.25 inch increments -Packing wheel maximum depth control needs to be 3 inches -Packing wheel depth needs to be adjustable quickly without the use of tools -Packing wheel depth control needs to be adjustable independent of the disc coulters -Double disc coulters need to be mounted leading the packing wheel -Disc coulters need to be 15 inches in diameter -Disc coulters need to be mounted with non-serviceable bearings with robust dust seals and caps -Needs to have a leading-guard to deflect residue in front of the coulters -Seed boot stainless steel tubing needs to be 1.25 inch O.D.

-Seed boot needs to drop seed no higher than 3 inches from the bottom of the coulter discs -Seed boot needs to be made from stainless steel tubing and mounted securely to a frame that allows seed to drop inside both disc coulters -The entire metal frame and coulters need to be painted black to avoid surface rusting -3/8” x 1.75” grade 5 shear bolt needs to installed compatible to AgPro Inc. down pressure mounting frame -5/8” x 2” grade 5 bolt needs to installed compatible to AgPro Inc. down pressure mounting frame -Two ¾" x 2” grade 5 bolt needs to installed compatible to AgPro Inc. down pressure mounting frame -Double disc drill opener complete units need to be available post-purchase, in case of breakdown and have immediate need of replacement -Double disc drill opener parts need to be available post-purchase, in case of breakdown and have immediate need of replacement

3. The rationale or circumstances for limiting competition.

We are currently using AgPro's hydraulic down pressure control systems and software that operate our grain drill's planter units, which is proprietary technology. We need AgPro to manufacture drill openers that are compatible and integrate seamlessly with their own systems and software and that meet our research needs. Ag Pro has the design and build plans to manufacture the drill openers we are requesting to fit and operate seamlessly with the planter units we had purchased with our one-of-a-kind drill. To have another company start from scratch in an effort to try and match another company's propriety technology, would take a considerable amount more of effort and cost than what Ag Pro is requesting. Ag Pro would not need us to haul our drill to their site or facility to produce what we need. Also, Ag Pro already has a working design for what we need which would allow them to produce what we are requesting in a timeline that meets our research needs.

4. A description of the market research conducted and the results or a statement of the reason market research was not conducted.

AgPro has proprietary drill down pressure control systems and software that operate our grain drill. We need AgPro to manufacture drill openers that are compatible and integrate seamlessly with their own systems and software and that meet our research needs.

5. Estimated price, including all options, if applicable.

$38,000.00

6. Recommended source(s).

AgPro Inc.

1112 Airway Ave.

Lewiston, ID 83501 Email: agpro@agproinc.com Tel: (800)-492-2212 or (208)-467-2212

Certifications

Supporting data that is the responsibility of technical or requirements personnel and which form the basis for this justification are accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge.

Bret Carter, Farm Manager

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The information contained in this justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief and in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation 13.106-1(b)(1), I hereby determine the circumstances described above deem only one source, or limited sources, reasonably available and competition is precluded for the reasons indicated in this document.

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