SAM #1232SA26Q1151

USDA ARS Solicitation for Winter Wheat Nursery Planting Services in Yuma, AZ

The USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS), Hard Winter Wheat Genetics Research Unit, is soliciting a firm fixed-price contract for winter wheat nursery planting services in Yuma, Arizona. - Government Buyer: - USDA ARS, Hard Winter Wheat Genetics Research Unit - ARS Acquisition and Property Division - Services Requested: - Annual planting of approximately 2,000 wheat lines in 5x11 rows (two rows per drop) - Includes fungicide application if needed, irrigation, hand harvest, and return of harvested seed to ARS in Manhattan, KS - Pricing is per row planted - Contract Structure: - One-year base period plus four one-year option periods - Annual delivery and harvest requirements - Notable Requirements: - Contractor must provide a Production Manager with at least 5 years of relevant experience - Compliance with federal anti-discrimination laws - All cultivation and harvest services must be provided by the contractor - No specific OEMs or commercial product part numbers are mentioned - Small business set-aside under NAICS 111140 - Estimated quantity: 2,000 rows planted per year - Unique requirement: Seed must be returned to ARS in Manhattan, KS after harvest

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 1232SA26Q1151 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for wheat nursery planting in Yuma, AZ.

This acquisition  is set-aside for small business concerns.  The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 111140  The small business size standard is $2.25M  This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside.  All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency. 

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