Opportunity
SAM #1232SA26Q0190
USDA ARS Procurement of 700 Bales ML0150 Sphagnum Moss for Sugarcane Field Station
Buyer
ARS APD
Posted
March 30, 2026
Respond By
April 30, 2026
Identifier
1232SA26Q0190
NAICS
113210
This opportunity involves the USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS) Sugarcane Field Station's procurement of Sphagnum Moss for research and operational use: - Government Buyer: - United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service (ARS), Sugarcane Field Station, Canal Point, Florida - Product Requested: - 700 bales of ML0150 long fibered Sphagnum Moss - Each bale: 2.0 cubic feet - Product must be 100% natural, certified organic - Technical requirements: high water retention, anti-bacterial properties - OEMs and Vendors: - ML0150 Sphagnum Moss (no specific manufacturer named; ML0150 is the referenced product/part number) - Notable Requirements: - Delivery required within 60 days of award - Delivery location: USDA ARS Sugarcane Field Station, 12990 Hwy 441 N, Canal Point, FL 33438 - Evaluation based on lowest price technically acceptable - Small business set-aside under NAICS 113210 (Forest Nurseries and Gathering of Forest Products) - No services or additional products are requested - Contracting office: USDA ARS Acquisition and Property Division, Beltsville, MD
Description
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; offers are being requested, and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.
Solicitation number 1232SA26Q0190 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for 700 bales of 2.0 cu ft ML0150 long fibered Sphagnum Moss.
This acquisition is set-aside for small business concerns. This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference. The full text of provisions and clauses may be accessed electronically at www.acquisition.gov.
The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 113210 - Forest Nurseries and Gathering of Forest Products. The small business size standard is $20.5 Million. This acquisition is a total small business set-aside. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency.