Two-Row Flame Weeder for the UNL Agronomy Farm

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Research Service has issued solicitation 1232SA26Q0461 as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) to acquire a two-row flame weeder for use at the UNL Agronomy Farm in Yutan, Nebraska. This requirement is for a fully assembled unit capable of treating two rows of crops with 30-inch row spacings, featuring a maximum overall width of 96 inches and adjustable hoods for varying crop heights. The equipment must mount via a tractor 3-point hitch, include an operator-accessible controller, and feature a 200-gallon propane tank rated for Department of Transportation (DOT) transport. To ensure compatibility with existing tractor inventory, the fully fueled weight must remain under 2,500 pounds.

This procurement is conducted as a total small business set-aside under SBA (Small Business Administration) guidelines, corresponding to NAICS code 333111 for Farm Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing and PSC 9999 for Miscellaneous Items. Quotations will be evaluated based on technical acceptability regarding specific salient characteristics, and all respondents must complete a provided compliance form. Two attachments, including the combined synopsis solicitation and the salient characteristics compliance form, were posted on May 5, 2026. Submissions are due by the response deadline of May 15, 2026, and should be directed to Kyle Link.