Corn Seed
ID: 12305B25R0011Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OFAGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICEUSDA ARS NEA AAO ACQ/PER PROPBELTSVILLE, MD, 20705, USA

NAICS

Corn Farming (111150)

PSC

FRUITS AND VEGETABLES (8915)

Set Aside

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

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https://sam.gov/opp/5f1c93c80ad84a3f9c2f40abfe044454/view
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    Description

    The Department of Agriculture, specifically the Agricultural Research Service (ARS), is seeking proposals from qualified small businesses to provide corn seed under solicitation number 12305B25R0011. The procurement requires 57 bags each of two specific varieties of Agri-gold corn seeds, which must meet detailed agronomic specifications including disease resistance and herbicide tolerance, and be available for delivery to the Beltsville, Maryland facility by April 1, 2024. This initiative is crucial for supporting agricultural research and ensuring the availability of high-quality seed varieties for ongoing projects. Interested vendors must submit their firm fixed-price quotations by March 20, 2025, along with necessary documentation, to Caitlin Hale at Caitlin.Hale@usda.gov.

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    Caitlin Hale
    Caitlin.hale@usda.gov
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    Attachment 1_Field Corn Specifications.docx
    The document outlines a request for proposals (RFP) for the procurement of field corn seed by the USDA. It specifies two varieties of Agri-gold corn seeds: 57 bags of Agri-gold 636-16VT2RIB and 57 bags of Agri-gold 642-05VTRIB, each with essential agronomic characteristics required. Key specifications include disease resistance, genetic traits for corn stalk borer resistance, relative maturity dates, herbicide tolerance, and suitability for USDA Hardiness Zones 5-7. The seeds must be available for pickup or delivery to the Beltsville, MD facility by April 1, 2024. Vendors must be located within 60 miles of the delivery site or provide free logistics for seed handling. Delivery hours and contact information for coordination are also provided. This RFP exemplifies the government's effort to procure agricultural products that meet specific agronomic standards while ensuring timely availability to support agricultural initiatives.
    Combined Corn Seed Synopsis _ Solicitation.docx
    The USDA's Agricultural Research Service is soliciting proposals for a firm fixed-price contract to provide corn seed, in a solicitation numbered 12305B25R0011. This is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 111150, with a size standard of $2.5 million. Offers must include documentation demonstrating compliance with specified characteristics and a valid quote, including shipping costs, due by March 20, 2025. Evaluation of proposals will follow the Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable (LPTA) method, requiring that submitted quotes adhere to outlined terms. The solicitation also incorporates various Federal Acquisition Regulation clauses related to compliance, certification, and additional provisions addressing concerns such as supply chain security and environmental standards. Contractors are encouraged to review requirements carefully to ensure all submissions meet stipulations, as incomplete offers may be rejected. The USDA aims to enhance agricultural research capacity by maintaining consistent supplier relationships for essential inputs like corn seed.
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