SAM #1240BK26Q0023

USDA Solicitation for Short-Day Corn Winter Nursery Services in Hawaii (2026-2027)

This opportunity involves the USDA Forest Service and USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS) seeking a contractor to provide short-day corn winter nursery services in Hawaii for the 2026-2027 season. - Government Buyer: - USDA Forest Service, CSA Northwest 1, Contracting Operations Branch, Acquisition and Property Division - USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS), Plant Introduction Research Facility - Services Requested: - Short-day corn winter nursery services for the 2026-2027 winter season - Includes land preparation, planting, monitoring, weed and pest control, pollination, irrigation, fertilization, harvesting, drying, shelling, and preparation for shipping - Requires weekly or bi-weekly progress reports, phytosanitary certificates, agricultural inspections, and fumigation - All nursery data collected will be owned by the government - Quantities and Scope: - 1 package/contract for 420 rows of corn - Unique Requirements: - Nursery must be located in Hawaii - Contractor must provide detailed progress reports and comply with phytosanitary and inspection requirements - Set aside for economically disadvantaged women-owned small businesses (EDWOSB) - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named; all responsible sources may submit quotations

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 1240BK26Q0023 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for a Corn 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.

Due to the tight timeline, no questions will be addressed. 

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