Secondary Tillage Disk
Contract Opportunity Analysis
The United States Department of Agriculture Forest Service has issued a solicitation to procure a new secondary tillage disk for the Dale Bumpers Small Farms Research Center in Booneville, Arkansas. The required equipment must be a single-section, heavy-duty tillage disk with both primary and secondary tillage capabilities. Key technical specifications include a minimum transport weight of 9,400 pounds, 7-inch blade spacing, 24-inch low-concavity blades, chevron conditioner reels with hydraulic lift, hydraulic levelers, and walking tandem transport axles. The government intends to award a single, firm-fixed-price contract to the vendor submitting the lowest-priced, technically acceptable offer, with delivery required within 90 days of award. Questions must be submitted by September 16, 2026, and final proposals are due to Carrie Edwards via email by September 21, 2026, at 1:00 PM Eastern Time.