Corn Silage Harvest - Ames, IA
ID: 1232SA25Q0100Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
AwardedAug 20, 2025
$65.8K$65,800
AwardeeK & M AGRI CONTRACTING, LLC Hubbard IA 50122 USA
Award #:1232SA25P0191
Overview

Buyer

AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OFAGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICEUSDA ARS AFM APDBELTSVILLE, MD, 20705, USA

NAICS

Crop Harvesting, Primarily by Machine (115113)

PSC

NATURAL RESOURCES/CONSERVATION- OTHER (F099)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/a96b4b8d09e744dcb13c29818848b393/view
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    Description

    The Department of Agriculture, specifically the Agricultural Research Service, is seeking proposals for the harvesting of corn silage at the USDA National Animal Disease Center (NADC) in Ames, Iowa. The selected contractor will be responsible for chopping and bagging approximately 1,400 tons of corn silage, ensuring the quality and consistency of the product while managing all necessary equipment and operations. This procurement is vital for supporting the feeding program of the NADC's dairy herd and aligns with federal agricultural management practices. Interested vendors must submit their quotes electronically by July 29, 2025, and are encouraged to direct any questions to Melissa Santos at melissa.santos@usda.gov by July 21, 2025.

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    Melissa Santos
    melissa.santos@usda.gov
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    Clauses and Provisions 1232SA25Q0100_updated.pdf
    The document outlines the solicitation for a firm-fixed-price contract for corn silage harvesting at the USDA's National Animal Disease Center (NADC) in Ames, Iowa. The contract aims to provide approximately 1,400 tons of corn silage from government-owned land between August and October 2025. Interested vendors must submit their proposals electronically by July 29, 2025, along with specified documentation, including pricing and technical specifications. Key sections detail the contractual framework, including administration, proposal submission requirements, and the roles of various points of contact, such as the Contracting Officer. The solicitation adheres to federal regulations and emphasizes the need for compliance with the System for Award Management for eligibility. Furthermore, it includes provisions addressing the prohibition of contracting with entities engaged in certain telecommunications practices and highlights the requirement for electronic invoicing via the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP). The document reflects the federal government's structured approach in soliciting offers for agricultural services while ensuring adherence to regulatory standards and facilitating a transparent and competitive bidding process for potential contractors.
    SOW 1232SA25Q0100.pdf
    The document outlines the Statement of Work (SOW) for a project aimed at harvesting corn for silage at the USDA's National Animal Disease Center (NADC) in Ames, Iowa. The contractor is responsible for chopping and bagging corn from designated fields, producing a total of up to 1400 tons of silage within specified parameters, including specific chopping equipment and moisture content requirements. Key responsibilities include providing all necessary machinery and labor, ensuring accurate documentation of weights and tonnage, and maintaining safety standards. The harvest is scheduled between August 1 and October 30, subject to weather and crop maturity. The NADC will provide specific equipment and resources as needed. Evaluations of potential bids will be based on technical acceptability, delivery capabilities, and price. This project underscores the importance of quality feeding programs for research-related animal care at the NADC, illustrating the integration of agricultural processes within federal research institutions.
    SOW 1232SA25Q0100 updated.pdf
    The USDA National Animal Disease Center (NADC) has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the harvesting of corn for silage. The selected vendor will chop and bag corn to create 1,400 tons of silage, managing all equipment and operations necessary for the process. The contractor must provide specific machinery, including a silage chopper with a kernel processor, and ensure consistent particle size and moisture content of the silage. Additional responsibilities include maintaining thorough documentation of weights and tonnage and ensuring the quality of the packed silage. The harvesting is scheduled between August 1 and October 30 and must begin within four business days of a request from the USDA procurement officer. The NADC will supply certain equipment and labor as needed and will evaluate proposals based on technical acceptability, delivery, and price. This project is essential to support the feeding program for NADC's dairy herd and aligns with federal agricultural management practices.
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