SAM #1232SA26Q1190

USDA ARS Solicitation for Agriculex/Almaco Seed Counting Carousel System

The USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS) is seeking to procure a seed counting carousel system for maize breeding research at the North Central Regional Plant Introduction Station in Ames, Iowa. - Government Buyer: - United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service (ARS), Germplasm Enhancement of Maize Project, North Central Regional Plant Introduction Station, Ames, IA - OEMs and Vendors Mentioned: - Agriculex Inc (primary OEM for seed counting equipment) - Almaco (OEM for software and system integration) - Products/Services Requested: - Seed Counting Carousel (Brand Name or Equal to Agriculex Inc) - Magazine, Dispenser, Seed, Automated (Agriculex Inc, Part #57101, Qty: 1) - Counter, Seed ESC-2 (Agriculex Inc, Part #57230, Qty: 1) - Kit, Counter (Agriculex Inc, Part #57221, Qty: 1) - Carousel, Cartridge, Plant (Agriculex Inc, Part #57207, Qty: 1) - Software, Carousel (Almaco, Part #57217, Qty: 1) - IFO for USA (Part #IFO USA, Qty: 1) - Seed counting carousel system (Qty: 1) with 120 kernel volume seed cartridge, dual head solvent-based printer (prints every 2.3 seconds), barcode verification, and ESC-2 programmable electronic seed counter (110V, 60Hz) - Software compatibility with Almaco SeedPro360 and PowerPlant systems - Onsite setup, calibration, and training - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Equipment must be compatible with current planting equipment - Brand Name or Equal to Agriculex Inc is acceptable - System must include barcode verification and high-speed printing - Software must integrate with Almaco SeedPro360 and PowerPlant - Onsite setup, calibration, and training are required - Subject to Buy American provisions and small business set-aside - Delivery required by end of December (annual cycle), with early delivery accepted - Firm-fixed price, lowest price technically acceptable evaluation

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 1232SA26Q1190 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for The Germplasm Enhancement of Maize Project travels across the state of Iowa conducting maize breeding research. This seed counting carousel will be utilized to count yield trial location entries. The specific requirements for the carousel include compatibility with current planting equipment.

Requirement is subject to Buy American

FAR Clause 52.225-1 Buy American – Supplies (Sep 205) and FAR Provision in full text 52.225-2 Buy American Certificate (Sep 2025) is incorporated into this solicitation. FAILURE TO COMPLETE FAR PROVISION 52.225-2 BUY AMERICAN CERTIFICATE WILL RESULT IN YOUR QUOTATION NOT BEING CONSIDERED FOR AWARD.

This acquisition  is set-aside for small business concerns.  The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 333111  The small business size standard is 1,250 employees  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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