Round Hay Baler

Added: Dec 04, 2014 3:53 pm This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number is AG-32SD-S-15-0008 and is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). This solicitation is a small business set-aside. The NAICS code is 333111 Farm Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing. The small business size standard is 500 employees. This solicitation document incorporates those provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-76.

The USDA, ARS, Dale Bumpers Small Farms Research Center, 6883 South State Highway 23, Booneville, AR 72927, has a requirement for one (1) new 2014 model Round Hay Baler. The minimum required specifications are as follows:

The following minimum specifications will be used for technical evaluation:

 • New 2014 Model Round Hay Baler
• 4'X6' Round bale
• Must come with an on baler moisture meter capable of monitoring hay moister while baling.
• Must be capable of wrapping bale with Net, Twine (with cover edge), and B-Wrap to protect hay quality
• Must be Silage Special with:
o Staggered roll-auger kit
o Starter-roll-scraper knife and screen
o Auxiliary take-up rolls
• Chain size: 80 for upper and lower drive roll chain
• Shaft size on top and bottom rollers: 1.5-in. diameter
• Bearing size on top and bottom rollers: 130-mm OD
• 7-in. wide diamond tread belts
• Adjustable Hitch allowing drawbar to fall between 13-in. to 22-in. from ground
• Pickup Unit:
o Flare to Flare width of 71-in.
o With a full length reinforced toolbar
o Chain driven.
o Semi-pneumatic gauge wheel
o Hydraulic pickup lift
• Vertical forming bale chamber
• Bale ejector push bar
• Driveline:
o 540 RPM
o 80 degree of articulation
o Rotating driveling for easier hookup
o PTO remains engaged during bale ejection
o Slip-Clutch with sensor that alerts operator by monitor
o Must have a PTO driveline holder
• Tires: 21.5L-16.1 10 Ply High Flotation tires
• Must have a grease bank and automatic chain oilers

In addition, the USDA, ARS, DBSFRC, has a used, but operable 2000 John Deere 566 Round Baler they would like to trade in. The location would like to know what the trade in allowance would be on the John Deere 566 round baler. See attachment for photos of the equipment to be traded in. The following is a description of the trade-in equipment:

1) 2000 John Deere 566 Round Baler; Serial #: E00566X145696, USDA Prop# AG0002585753 - In working condition

Please submit your quote via e-mail to: joseph.covarrubio@ars.usda.gov or by fax to 979-260-9413 by 4:30 PM Central Time December 18, 2014.

The USDA, ARS, DBSFRC requires the Round Hay Baler to be delivered by February 4, 2015 or sooner. Each offeror shall include their proposed delivery schedule as part of their quotation. Acceptance and FOB point are destination. In order to be considered for award offerors shall provide a quotation on company letterhead valid for at least 60 days and include a description of the item in sufficient detail to evaluate their product against the above minimum specifications. Quoted price MUST include delivery costs (FOB Destination).

Each offeror MUST have an active System for Award Management registration (www.sam.gov) to be considered for award.

The following clauses and provisions apply to this acquisition. 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference; FAR 52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS - COMMERCIAL ITEMS; FAR 52.212-5 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS - COMMERCIAL ITEMS applies, with the following clauses 52.222-3, Convict Labor; 52.233, Protest after award, and FAR 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns; FAR 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity; FAR 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans; FAR 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities; FAR 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans; FAR 52.222-19, Child Labor - Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies; FAR 52.223-2 Affirmative Procurement of Biobased Products Under Service and Construction Contracts; FAR 52.223-17 Affirmative Procurement of EPA-designated Items in Service and Construction Contracts; FAR 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases; FAR 52.232-33,Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer - Central Contractor Registration; applicable to this acquisition; FAR 52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE; FAR 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS - COMMERCIAL ITEMS; Offerors shall include a completed copy of the provision at; FAR 52.212-3 OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS - COMMERCIAL ITEMS, with this offer; a copy of this provision may be obtained at www.acquisition.gov/far. Contractors intending to conduct business with the Federal Government MUST register with the System for Award Management (SAM) database prior to submitting quotation. The SAM is the Government repository, which retains information on Government contractors. You may register online at www.sam.gov. Any amendment and documents related to this procurement will be available electronically at the Internet site: http://www.fbo.gov. Potential offerors will be responsible for downloading their own copy of these documents (if any). It is the offerors responsibility to monitor the site for release of the solicitation and any related documents.