GPS Interface Connection
ID: 12505B24Q0347Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OFAGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICEUSDA ARS MWA AAO ACQ/PER PROPPEORIA, IL, 61604, USA

NAICS

Farm Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing (333111)

PSC

SOIL PREPARATION EQUIPMENT (3710)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/20fe5e1804714e3c812dcfe6c1ae0ca9/view
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    Description

    The Department of Agriculture, specifically the Agricultural Research Service (ARS), is seeking quotes for a GPS Interface Connection to integrate a John Deere StarFire GPS system with a Wintersteiger Plot Row Motion plot planter for a hemp project in Geneva, New York. The procurement requires the contractor to provide a system that includes an NMEA 0183 communication interface, a nine-inch digital display for installation in the tractor cab, planting software, and a one-year factory standard warranty, along with professional installation and training. This initiative is part of the USDA's commitment to precision agriculture, aimed at enhancing crop management and planting uniformity. Interested small businesses must submit their quotes electronically by 5:00 PM Eastern Time on September 11, 2024, and direct any questions to Joel Maas at joel.maas@usda.gov by September 9, 2024.

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    Joel Maas
    joel.maas@usda.gov
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    Provisions and Clauses.pdf
    The document outlines provisions and clauses relevant to a federal government solicitation, focusing on compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) for awarding contracts involving commercial products and services. Key provisions include regulations on the System for Award Management (SAM), evaluation and submission instructions for offerors, including criteria like technical capability and pricing, as well as guidance on representations and certifications related to socio-economic status such as small businesses, women-owned businesses, and service-disabled veteran-owned businesses. It emphasizes the importance of disclosure regarding telecommunications, foreign purchases, and compliance with employment laws and child labor regulations. The document serves as a crucial resource for organizations aiming to understand requirements and standards necessary to compete for government contracts, ensuring legal and regulatory obligations are met while fostering participation from diverse business entities. The structured guidelines enable offerors to systematically present their qualifications and compliance, enhancing transparency and fairness in the contracting process.
    Specification Document.pdf
    The USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS), Plant Genetic Resources Unit in Geneva, NY, is seeking a contractor to provide a GPS interface that connects a John Deere StarFire GPS system to a Wintersteiger Plot Row Motion plot planter for a hemp project. Key technical requirements include an NMEA 0183 communication interface, a nine-inch digital display for tractor cab installation, and included planting software. A one-year factory standard warranty is also mandated. The contractor must deliver an operator's manual in English detailing equipment operation and maintenance, along with on-site professional installation and training for the GPS interface. Delivery must occur to the designated office between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. on weekdays, excluding federal holidays. The documentation includes the delivery confirmation and technical specifications to be emailed to the designated USDA contact. This request for proposals underscores the USDA's commitment to precision agriculture to enhance crop management and uniformity in planting.
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