Sources are being sought to determine if there are manufacturers/contractors available offering a domestically sourced item that meets the minimum description outlined below. This is not a solicitation Announcement or Request for Proposal. It does not constitute any commitment by the Government. No award will result from this notice. The purpose is to conduct market research to gain knowledge of potentially qualified domestic sources . Responses to this Sources Sought Notice will be used by the Government to make an appropriate acquisition decision. The USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS) will not award a contract on the basis of responses or pay for the preparation of any information submitted. Respondents will not be notified of the results of this notice. After completing an analysis of the responses, the Government will determine whether to proceed with issuing an unrestricted solicitation, inviting full and open competition. Purpose: ARS Acquisition and Property Division (APD), Acquisition seeks to determine the availability and capability of potential businesses offering a domestically available source of supply and service for the project below. The information received resulting from this market research will be considered for the purpose of determining domestically available sources. Product Information: The Government seeks information from qualified and experienced contractors capable of providing a commercial sized cold press food grade juicer used to extract juice from alfalfa. The juicer shall use a shattering helical gear. Current Known Source: SGL Industries, Inc./Angel Juicer America Place of Performance: USDA, ARS, PSRU in St. Paul, MN Anticipated Solicitation Release: August 3, 2026 Estimated Delivery: Delivery is expected within six months after award. Description of Supply and Service EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS must meet or exceed the following: The commercial juicer needs to meet the following specifications: Entire device to be manufactured out of food grade stainless steel (SUS-304) Power 220V 750w 1P to plug with a 1HP min motor at 1450-1750 rpm, corded plug All moving parts must have safety covers Must utilize slow, high torque rotation on food grade stainless steel grinder parts to minimize heat build to preserve sample quality Must be no plastic parts in the sample pathway Able to be utilized eight shifts without cool down periods Must utilize dual counter rotating tapered screws with tight tolerances of 0.1mm distance between screws implementing a shattering helical gear. Must utilize a screen size of 0.4 down to 0.3mm for liquid filtering Must be able to process 60kg of carrots per hour with 85% or greater grinding/extraction rate Easy to take apart without special tools and clean out all parts Must have separate juice and pulp collection guides Must include an automatic motor overload shutdown and switchable manual reverse mode Must have an integrated stand with casters Weight shall be less than 150kg total weigh…