Two-Row Flame Weeder for the UNL Agronomy Farm

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Research Service is soliciting quotations for a two-row flame weeder to be used at the UNL Agronomy Farm in Yutan, Nebraska. This procurement, identified as solicitation 1232SA26Q0461, is being conducted as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for commercial items. The acquisition is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside under the SBA (SBA) program and is classified under NAICS 333111 Farm Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing and PSC 9999 MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS.

The required equipment must be capable of treating two rows of crops with 30-inch row spacings and possess a maximum overall width of 96 inches. Technical specifications include adjustable hoods for different crop heights, a 3-point hitch mounting system, and a controller accessible from the tractor operator’s seat. The unit must also feature a DOT-rated 200-gallon propane tank and maintain a fully-fueled weight of less than 2,500 pounds. The flame weeder must be delivered fully assembled to the performance location.

Quotations are due by May 15, 2026, and should be emailed to the point of contact, Kyle Link. Offers will be evaluated for technical acceptability based on the ability to meet all required salient characteristics. All respondents are required to complete the Salient Characteristics Compliance Form included in the solicitation. The notice includes two attachments: the Combined_Synopsis_Solicitation.pdf and the Salient Characteristics Compliance Form.pdf, both posted on May 5, 2026.