Two-Row Flame Weeder for the UNL Agronomy Farm

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Research Service (ARS) has issued solicitation 1232SA26Q0461 as a Request for Quotation for a two-row flame weeder to be utilized at the UNL Agronomy Farm in Yutan, Nebraska. This acquisition is a total small business set-aside under the SBA (SBA) program, classified under NAICS code 333111 Farm Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing and PSC 9999 MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS. The agency will evaluate offers for technical acceptability based on the equipment's ability to meet all required salient characteristics.

The required flame weeder must be a fully assembled unit capable of treating two rows of crops with 30-inch row spacings and a maximum overall width of 96 inches. Technical specifications include adjustable hoods for varying crop heights, a tractor-accessible controller, and compatibility with a 3-point hitch mounting system. The unit must feature a Department of Transportation-rated 200-gallon propane tank and maintain a fully-fueled weight under 2,500 pounds to accommodate the agency's current tractor inventory.

Quotations must be submitted via email to Kyle Link by the response deadline of May 15, 2026. All respondents are required to complete the salient characteristics compliance form provided in the two available attachments, which also include a combined synopsis and solicitation document. This commercial item procurement is being conducted in accordance with FAR Part 12 and will not result in the issuance of a separate written solicitation.