Supply and Apply Fertilizer and Herbicide - El Reno, OK
ID: 12805B25Q0130Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Nitrogenous Fertilizer Manufacturing (325311)

PSC

FERTILIZERS (8720)

Set Aside

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/7334c3100c1e43f2974907ddc4247da3/view
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    The Department of Agriculture, specifically the Agricultural Research Service, is seeking qualified vendors to supply and apply fertilizer and herbicide at its facility in El Reno, Oklahoma. The procurement involves the application of 28-0-0 liquid nitrogen fertilizer at a rate of 30 units per acre across 590 acres, and Duracore herbicide at 20 ounces per acre over 1,350 acres, with all applications to be completed within 30 days of contract award. This initiative is crucial for effective land management and agricultural productivity, aligning with governmental objectives for resource utilization. Interested parties must submit their quotations by 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time on April 23, 2025, to Laura Nessa at laura.nessa@usda.gov, ensuring compliance with all submission requirements outlined in the solicitation documents.

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    Laura Nessa
    laura.nessa@usda.gov
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    Attachment 01 - Minimum Specifications.pdf
    The document outlines the minimum specifications for the supply and application of herbicide and fertilizer to pastures at OCPARC El Reno in 2025. The specified fertilizer is 28-0-0 Liquid Nitrogen, applied at a rate of 30 units of nitrogen per acre, while Duracore Herbicide is to be applied at 20 ounces per acre across various pastures detailed in the file. Specific pastures receiving both products are provided in Attachment 02. The applications must be completed within 30 days of the award, contingent on factors like weed emergence and rainfall. This initiative emphasizes the importance of proper land management for agricultural productivity and environmental control, aligning with governmental objectives for effective resource utilization and agricultural practices. The document lays the groundwork for a Request for Proposals (RFP), inviting qualified vendors to deliver necessary agricultural services.
    Attachment 02 - Pasture Herbicide and Fertilizer Application Map.pdf
    Sol_12805B25Q0130.pdf
    The document outlines Request for Quotation (RFQ) No. 12805B25Q0130 issued by the USDA for the supply and application of liquid fertilizer (28-0-0) and Duracore herbicide to pastures located in El Reno, Oklahoma. The solicitation seeks bids for specific quantities: 590 acres receiving 30 units of nitrogen per acre and 1,350 acres requiring 20 ounces of herbicide per acre, with a delivery timeframe of 30 days post-award. The RFQ emphasizes that vendors must provide pricing without obligating the government to cover any preparation costs. Key clauses related to contractor rights, payment regulations, and compliance with acquisition policies are incorporated, requiring adherence to various federal regulations and maintaining specific performance measures. In submitting offers, bidders must follow detailed submission protocols, including responding to all amendments and providing a contractor quote with a detailed price breakdown. Evaluation of bids will be conducted through a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) method, ensuring compliance with all proposal requirements before considering offers. This structured RFQ process reflects the government’s dedication to transparency and fair competition in procurement practices.
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