Fertilizer for Crop Production in Clay Center, NE
ID: 12805B25Q0085Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
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AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OFAGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICEUSDA ARS PA AAO ACQ/PER PROPFORT COLLINS, CO, 80526, USA

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Nitrogenous Fertilizer Manufacturing (325311)

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FERTILIZERS (8720)

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Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)
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    The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), through its Agricultural Research Service, is seeking quotes for various fertilizers needed at the Roman L. Hruska U.S. Meat Animal Research Center (USMARC) in Clay Center, Nebraska, under Solicitation No. 12805B25Q0085. The procurement includes specific types of fertilizers such as Urea, Urea Ammonium Nitrate, and Monoammonium Phosphate, which are essential for supporting the feed crops of research animals during FY2025. This opportunity is exclusively set aside for small businesses, emphasizing the importance of small business participation in federal contracts, and the contract will be awarded based on a firm fixed price following a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable evaluation method. Interested vendors must submit their quotes electronically by January 22, 2025, and direct any inquiries to Brian Workman at brian.workman@usda.gov.

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    The solicitation No. 12805B25Q0085 outlines the requirements for the purchase and delivery of various fertilizers for the Roman L. Hruska U.S. Meat Animal Research Center (USMARC) during FY2025. The purpose is to support the research animals' feed crops. The contract specifies five distinct items: Urea fertilizer (46-0-0), Urea Ammonium Nitrate (32-0-0), a mixture of UAN and Ammonium Thiosulfate, Ammonium Polyphosphate solution (10-34-0), and Monoammonium Phosphate (MAP). Total quantities and delivery times vary, with specific application rates and conditions listed for each item. Vendors must provide fertilizers as per the described specifications and are required to supply necessary equipment like tandem nurse trailers with pump systems. The delivery address for the fertilizers is listed as USMARC's facility in Clay Center, Nebraska. The key performance measure is adherence to the specified quantities and delivery schedules. The government contact for this solicitation is Danny Trausch. This document reveals the essential needs of a federal research facility in supporting agricultural research, closely tied to the livestock industry.
    The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Research Service issued Solicitation No. 12805B25Q0085 for various fertilizers needed at the Clay Center, Nebraska location. This procurement opportunity is exclusively for small businesses, and the contract will be awarded based on a firm fixed price. The solicitation details required submission documentation, including a transmittal summary letter, acknowledgment of amendments, a detailed pricing document, and validation as an authorized vendor or manufacturer. Quotes must be submitted electronically by January 22, 2025, with questions directed to the contracting officer via email. The competitive evaluation will follow a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable method, assessing both price and technical compliance. The USDA reserves the right to cancel the solicitation at any point without incurring costs. The document specifies clauses related to contract terms, inspection, invoicing, and representations that prospective contractors must adhere to, ensuring compliance with U.S. governmental procurement regulations. Overall, this solicitation emphasizes transparency in the procurement process while supporting small business participation.
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