Soybean Seed
ID: 12305B25R0012Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Soybean Farming (111110)

PSC

FRUITS AND VEGETABLES (8915)

Set Aside

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/0d8bd94f00a24e1d8c50efd8baec603b/view
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    Description

    The Department of Agriculture, specifically the Agricultural Research Service (ARS), is seeking proposals from qualified small businesses to supply soybean seed for the 2025 planting season. The procurement includes 200 units of Brevant soybean seed varieties, specifically Brevant 342EE and Brevant 402EE, with an emphasis on disease resistance, herbicide tolerance, and suitability for the Mid-Atlantic region. This initiative reflects the USDA's commitment to supporting local agriculture and ensuring high-quality seed supply through informed procurement practices. Interested vendors must submit their quotations by March 20, 2025, and direct any inquiries to Caitlin Hale at Caitlin.Hale@usda.gov by March 17, 2025.

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    Caitlin Hale
    Caitlin.hale@usda.gov
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    Attachment 1_Soybean Specifications.docx
    The document outlines the specifications for procurement of Brevant soybean seed varieties by the USDA for the 2025 planting season. It details the requirements for 200 units of Brevant 342EE and Brevant 402EE seeds, emphasizing disease resistance, herbicide tolerance, and suitability for the Mid-Atlantic region with the requisite performance data. Additionally, it specifies the need for 35 bags of Brevant 342EE seeds. The supplier must be located within 60 miles of Beltsville, MD, providing pickup or delivery options by April 1, 2024. Deliveries should occur during weekdays between 7:00 AM and 3:30 PM and must ensure contact with Russell Griffith for coordination. Overall, the document serves as part of a federal RFP process aimed at sourcing high-quality agricultural seeds that meet specific agronomic criteria, reflecting the USDA’s commitment to supporting local farming through informed procurement practices.
    Soybean Seed Combined Synopsis _ Solicitation.docx
    The USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS) has issued a combined synopsis and solicitation (RFQ) for soybean seed, under solicitation number 12305B25R0012, as part of a 100% small business set-aside. The contract specifies a place of delivery at the Beltsville Agricultural Research Center, MD, with the evaluation criterion based on Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable (LPTA). Key requirements include that offers demonstrate compliance with specified seed characteristics, provide a firm fixed-price quotation, and submit documentation such as a Unique Entity ID. Quotes are due by March 20, 2025, and questions must be submitted by March 17, 2025. The document also outlines various clauses from the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) that apply, emphasizing compliance with terms and conditions related to federal contracting. The solicitation reinforces the USDA's commitment to involving small businesses in securing agricultural supplies and upholding procurement standards, while also ensuring that the acquisition process adheres to federal guidelines and regulations.
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