SAM #1240BK26Q0023-01

USDA ARS Solicitation for Corn Winter Nursery Services in Hawaii

The USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS), Plant Introduction Research Facility, is seeking a contractor to operate a short-day corn winter nursery in Hawaii for the 2026-2027 season. - Government Buyer: - USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS), Plant Introduction Research Facility - Services Requested: - Corn Winter Nursery Services - Includes land preparation, planting, monitoring, weed and pest control, pollination, irrigation, fertilization, harvesting, drying, shelling, and shipping preparation - Nursery will consist of 420 rows with specific planting and pollination methods - Contractor must provide weekly or bi-weekly progress reports - Phytosanitary certificates, agricultural inspections, and fumigation required for shipping - All nursery data collected is subject to government data rights - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named - Notable Requirements: - Contractor must handle all field activities and reporting - Compliance with agricultural inspection and phytosanitary certification for seed shipment - Fixed price contract for the full nursery season - Place of performance is Hawaii - All requirements and technical details are outlined in the Performance Work Statement attachment

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 AMD 01 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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