SAM #1232SA26Q0875

USDA ARS Solicitation for Broad Range of Agricultural Pesticides for Orchard Pest and Disease Control

The USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS) is seeking to procure a wide range of agricultural pesticides for pest and disease control at a 500-acre orchard in Kearneysville, WV. - Government Buyer: - USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS), Acquisition and Property Division, Appalachian Fruit Research Lab - Products Requested: - Over 40 distinct pesticides and related products, including: - Agri-Mycin or Harbor (Streptomycin sulfate), 30 units - Assail 30 SG or ArVida 30 SG (Acetamiprid), 384 units - Captan 80 WDG (Captan), 600 units - Casoron 4G (Dichlobenil), 900 units - Delegate WG (Spinetoram), 260 units - Penncozeb 75 DF or Manzate Pro Stick (Mancozeb), 360 units - Ziram 76 DF (Ziram), 480 units - Additional products such as herbicides, fungicides, insecticides, adjuvants, and defoamers - Each product is specified by name, active ingredient, and quantity (in gallons, pounds, or ounces) - Many items allow for equivalent brands (e.g., "or" alternatives listed) - Notable Requirements: - Set aside for economically disadvantaged women-owned small businesses - Firm fixed price contract - Delivery required within 30 days of award, no later than August 31, 2026 - All products must meet or exceed specified active ingredient and formulation requirements - OEMs and Vendors: - Multiple OEMs are implied by the product names and part numbers (e.g., Nippon Soda, Gowan, Syngenta, Bayer, BASF, FMC, Valent, UPL, Corteva, Adama, Nichino America, Sumitomo Chemical, and others) - No single OEM dominates; a broad spectrum of manufacturers is referenced through the product list

Description

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.  Quotations are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.

 Solicitation number 1232SA26Q0875 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for Agricultural Pesticides.

 This acquisition  is set-aside for small business concerns.  The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 325320  The small business size standard is 1,150  This acquisition is  a Total Small Business Set-Aside.  All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency. 

 See attachment “C04_Issued Solicitation_1232SA26Q0875” for applicable clauses, instructions, and evaluation criteria.

 In order to be considered for award OFFERORS SHALL SUBMIT ALL OF THE FOLLOWING:

Submit Firm Fixed Price quotation (quote on company letterhead) detailing the item(s), description, price, PLACE of MANUFACTURE, and inclusive of ALL costs including , but not limited to shipping, and valid for at least 60 days after receipt of quote.

Submit attached SF-1449 with blocks 17a, 30a, 30b, 30c, and individual Contract Line Items priced in full.

Submit Sam.gov Unique Entity ID (UEI) with quotation.

Submit Capability Statement and/or technical documentation/brochures showing technical capability to meet or exceed ALL salient characteristics in the Specifications.

 REJECTION OF QUOTATION: Failure to demonstrate compliance or to submit ALL items requested in solicitation prior to due date will be cause to reject the quote without further discussions.

 DISCUSSIONS: The Government intends to award without discussions but reserves the right to conduct discussions should it be deemed in the Government's best interest.

 Quotes are due on 07/30/2026 at 9:00 AM CST by email to Katelyn Nelson at katelyn.nelson@usda.gov. You must include the solicitation Title Name and Number as the subject line of the email.

 Questions-All questions must go to Katelyn Nelson, whom may be reached at Katelyn.nelson@usda.gov for specific questions regarding this combined solicitation. You must include the solicitation name AND number as the subject line of the email. Questions by interested parties regarding the requirement must be submitted by 07/27/2026 by 9:00 AM CST.

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