TranSpreader

Added: Aug 11, 2017 8:59 am THIS IS A NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD A SOLE SOURCE CONTRACT AND IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE QUOTES.

The USDA/ARS intends to award a Firm fixed price sole source contract under the authority of 41 U.S.C 253(c)(1) and FAR 6.302-1(a)(2), only one responsible source, to:

GVM, Inc.
374 Heidlersburg Rd
Biglerville, PA 17307.

Description of Requirement: The objective of this sole source award is to procure a TranSpreader with the following features:
Frame
• Tubular construction frame
• 20,000 lb single axle design
• Low center of gravity
• Adjustable combination hitch
Tires
• 710/45-26.15 12 ply tire package; 52.48 in diameter x 27.56 wide tires on 26.5 in rims
Body
• Body of 12 gauge and 3/16 all 304-2B stainless steel
• Hopper dimensions: 142 x 99 x 52 in (L x W x H)
• Hopper height to ground: 91 inches
• 230 ft³ hopper capacity
• PWM automatic controller with drag and spinner control
• Rawson 6:1 reduction dual-pinion spur gear drive with two hydraulic motor drives
• 33 in x 257 PSI wide continuous loop rubber drag belt with cleats
• Completely sealed rollers with stainless steel shafts
• Dual, top mounted, hydraulic OMP 50 cc spinner motors, operate in series with Case drains and oil enclosed spinner shafts
• PWM spinner speed control from computer (tractor hydraulic pump minimum 20gpm @2,500 PSI)
• 22.5 in dished stainless steel spinners, 12 gauge construction
• Fold up rear spinner deflectors control center of spread pattern
• Adjustable spread pattern- Lime: 30 or 40 ft; Fertilizer: 60-90 ft
• Air foil splash guards spread carry over material into pattern
• 16 x 16.5 stud tread press wheel with hydraulic lift for tandem spool controls
• (5) Mild steel angle supports keep weight off belt
• Stainless steel rear bumper guard
• Manually controlled dual gates
• No spinner blade or tray adjustment
• Low profile
• Spreads; lime, gypsum, fowl manure, fertilizer

Factory Options
• Shur-Lok roll tarp
• Raven Envizio Pro CAN controller w/built in 600 Phoenix Helix ILOS
• Raven Envizio Pro variable rate software
• Raven viper pro CAN controller w/guidance software and 600 Phoenix ILOS
• Raven RGL 600 all-weather lightbar
• Raven ISObus system (will work with JD GreenStar, Case 7000 & Ag Leader Integra Task controller or Raven VT terminal)
• Ag Leader InCommand 800 with 6500 GPS
This requirement will be for the purchase of QTY - 1 EACH, GVM 8.0T TranSpread Computer Spread. The NAICS code for this requirement is 423820; the small business size standard is 500 employees.

This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotes; however, interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to this requirement. All information received by 1:00 PM Central Time on August 18, 2017 will be considered by the Government. Responses shall be submitted to Josh Dobereiner at josh.dobereiner@ars.usda.gov. The e-mail subject line shall state: AG-32SC-17-874158 Notice of Intent to Sole Source. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.

NO TELEPHONE REQUESTS WILL BE HONORED.