SOURCES SOUGHT notice for an automated push-probe soil sample for the USDA, ARS, NWISRL in Kimberly, ID
The USDA Agricultural Research Service is conducting market research to identify potential domestic sources for an automated push-probe soil sampler that is GPS-enabled and capable of collecting and separating soil cores into three programmable depth intervals. The required sampler must include a hydraulic cylinder and hammer, be powered by a stand-alone engine, weigh under 300 lbs, and be mountable on a side-by-side/UTV. Performance of services would be at the Northwest Irrigation and Soils Research Laboratory in Kimberly, Idaho. An anticipated solicitation release is set for July 13, 2026, with delivery expected within four months after award. No budget information was specified in the description.