Beltsville Agriculture Research Center (Beltsville, MD) Herbicides
ID: 1232SA25Q0034Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
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AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OFAGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICEUSDA ARS AFM APDBELTSVILLE, MD, 20705, USA

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Pesticide and Other Agricultural Chemical Manufacturing (325320)

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FERTILIZERS (8720)

Set Aside

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

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https://sam.gov/opp/dfe535d28d2e4c64995ce7ace29ad57c/view
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    The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Research Service (USDA ARS) is soliciting proposals for a firm-fixed-price purchase order for restricted use herbicides to support agricultural research and production operations at the Beltsville Agriculture Research Center (BARC) in Maryland. The procurement requires the contractor to provide specific herbicides in designated quantities and packaging, with delivery to be completed by April 1, 2025, and the contractor must be located within 65 miles of the research center for government pickup. This initiative underscores the importance of effective agricultural research while promoting compliance with federal regulations and supporting small businesses, including service-disabled veteran-owned and women-owned small businesses. Interested parties should submit their quotations electronically to Contract Specialist Scott Ballweg at scott.ballweg@usda.gov by 1:00 PM Eastern Time on March 19, 2025.

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    Scott Ballweg
    scott.ballweg@usda.gov
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    The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Research Service (USDA ARS) is seeking proposals for a firm-fixed-price purchase order for restricted use herbicides to support its agricultural research and production operations at the Beltsville Agriculture Research Center (BARC), Maryland. The contractor must be situated within 65 miles of the research center for the government’s pickup of the herbicides by April 1, 2025. The contract includes specific provisions for the selection of the contractor, delivery requirements, and payment processing, which will be conducted electronically through the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP). Key details include the necessity for adherence to regulations regarding small business classifications (e.g., service-disabled veteran-owned, HUBZone, women-owned small businesses) and compliance with federal regulations concerning contracting. The document outlines the types of herbicides needed, their quantities, and packaging specifications. Additionally, it provides information about the contract management team and specific clauses that must be adhered to, emphasizing transparency and accountability in the procurement process. This solicitation underscores USDA's commitment to effective agricultural research while ensuring compliance with federal regulations and the promotion of small businesses.
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