Two-Row Flame Weeder for the UNL Agronomy Farm

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Research Service (ARS) is soliciting quotations under solicitation number 1232SA26Q0461 for a two-row flame weeder to be utilized at the UNL Agronomy Farm in Yutan, Nebraska. This requirement is a total small business set-aside (SBA; SBA) and is classified under NAICS 333111 Farm Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing and PSC 9999 Miscellaneous Items. The acquisition is conducted as a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items according to FAR Part 12, and offers will be evaluated based on technical acceptability.

The required flame weeder must be delivered fully assembled and capable of treating two rows of crops with 30-inch row spacings. Technical specifications include a maximum overall width of 96 inches, adjustable hoods for various crop heights, and a 3-point hitch for tractor mounting. The unit must also feature a controller accessible from the tractor seat and a 200-gallon Department of Transportation rated propane tank. To ensure compatibility with existing inventory, the fully-fueled weight of the unit must remain under 2,500 pounds.

Quotations are due by May 15, 2026, and must be submitted via email to Kyle Link. All respondents are required to complete the salient characteristics compliance form included among the two project attachments, which also include a combined synopsis and solicitation document. This announcement serves as the only solicitation, and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.