SAM #1232SA26Q0840

USDA ARS Solicitation for Corn Winter Nursery Services (200 Rows)

The USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS) is seeking commercial services for a Maize (corn) Winter Nursery to support seed production and research activities. - Government Buyer: - USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS) - Corn Host Plant Resistance Research Unit - ARS-1232SA Acquisition and Property Division, Contracting Operations Branch - Services Requested: - Corn winter nursery services for 200 nursery rows - Includes land preparation, planting, monitoring, weed and pest control, pollination (self and cross), irrigation, fertilization, harvest, drying, packaging, and shipping - 30 rows require self-pollination; 170 rows require cross-pollination - All harvested seeds must be shipped with appropriate phytosanitary certifications to the USDA ARS unit in Mississippi - Products/Service Line Items: - Cultivation of Self-Pollinated Corn: 30 units - Cultivation of Paired Corn for Cross-Pollination: 170 units - Notable Requirements: - Contractor must manage all aspects of the nursery process, including compliance with phytosanitary certification for seed shipment - Services are classified under NAICS 111150 (Corn Farming) and Product/Service Code F010 (Seedling Production/Transplanting) - Opportunity is set aside for small businesses - No specific OEMs or commercial product manufacturers are named in the solicitation or attachments

Description

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in RFO FAR Part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Quotations are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. 

Solicitation number 1232SA26Q0840 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for a Maize Winter Nursery.

The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO). This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference. The full text of provisions and clauses may be accessed electronically at www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul.

This acquisition is an unrestricted requirement. The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code (NAICS) is 111150 - Corn Farming. The small business size standard is $2.5 Million. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency. 

The Agriculture Priorities and Allocations System (APAS) and assigned rating are not applicable to this solicitation.

See “Attachment 1 - Solicitation Terms and Conditions” for applicable clauses, provisions, instructions, and evaluation criteria.

There are no additional requirement(s) or terms and conditions (such as financing arrangements or warranty requirements) determined to be necessary for this acquisition and consistent with customary commercial practices.

Quotes are due by the date/time/time zone listed in the “Date Offers Due” field.

Submit all quotes to the Primary Point of Contact and Secondary Point of Contact (if applicable) by the “Date Offers Due”.

Quotes received after the established “Date Offers Due” deadline will be considered late. Late quotes may only be considered if it is in the Government’s best interest and if it will not unduly delay award.

Questions regarding this solicitation shall be submitted in writing to the Primary Point of Contact and Secondary Point of Contact (if applicable) no later than 11:59 PM HT on Wednesday, July 29, 2026 (07/29/2026). Answers will be posted by or before end of business on Friday, July 31, 2026 (7/31/2026).

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