Hay and Cornstalk Baling IDIQ - RFQ
ID: 12505B25Q0061Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OFAGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICEUSDA ARS MWA AAO ACQ/PER PROPPEORIA, IL, 61604, USA

NAICS

Crop Harvesting, Primarily by Machine (115113)

PSC

NATURAL RESOURCES/CONSERVATION- OTHER (F099)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/291d78e333d545639371997e48f92f86/view
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    The Department of Agriculture, specifically the Agricultural Research Service, is seeking quotes for an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract for hay and cornstalk baling services at the National Animal Disease Center in Ames, Iowa. The contract, valued at $13.5 million, will cover baling operations from May 1, 2025, to November 30, 2025, involving approximately 310 acres of agricultural plots, with contractors responsible for providing all necessary equipment and labor while adhering to specific quality standards. This initiative is part of the USDA's commitment to sustainable agricultural practices and effective resource management for research purposes. Interested parties can contact Aaron Dimeo at aaron.dimeo@usda.gov or by phone at 608-416-0027 for further details.

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    Aaron Dimeo
    (608) 416-0027
    aaron.dimeo@usda.gov
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    The USDA Agricultural Research Service issued a request for quotes (RFQ) for an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract to perform hay and cornstalk baling at the National Animal Disease Center in Ames, Iowa. The contract, valued at $13.5 million, will cover baling operations from May 1, 2025, to November 30, 2025, involving various agricultural plots totaling approximately 310 acres. Contractors are expected to provide all necessary equipment and labor, ensuring bales meet specific quality standards regarding size and weight. Management staff at NADC will oversee the ordering process and maintain records of the type and quantity of bales produced. The RFQ also details regulatory and safety requirements, including the prohibition of foreign materials in baled products and adherence to labor standards under the Service Contract Act, ensuring compliance with wage determinations. This initiative underscores the USDA's commitment to sustainable agricultural practices and effective resource management for research purposes.
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