Liquid Nitrogen Fertilizer Blend
ID: 12405B25Q0127Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Fertilizer (Mixing Only) Manufacturing (325314)

PSC

FERTILIZERS (8720)

Set Aside

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/2c6779c79dc94f318e863288358a5722/view
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    Description

    The Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service (USDA ARS) is seeking quotes for a liquid fertilizer blend consisting of 32% Urea Ammonium Nitrate (UAN) and Ammonium Thiosulfate (ATS) for corn production at its facility in Prairie du Sac, Wisconsin. The procurement requires 50 tons of 32% UAN and 5.5 tons of ATS, to be blended and delivered by May 20, 2025, with additional quantities to be delivered within three business days upon request. This small business set-aside opportunity emphasizes compliance with federal acquisition regulations and will be awarded based on the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) method. Interested vendors must submit their quotes by 5:00 PM ET on May 1, 2025, and direct any questions to Richard Hawthorne at richard.hawthorne@usda.gov by April 29, 2025.

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    Richard Hawthorne
    richard.hawthorne@usda.gov
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    The USDA, ARS is issuing a request for quotes (RFQ) under solicitation number 12405B25Q0127 for a small business set-aside to procure a liquid fertilizer blend of 32% Urea Ammonium Nitrate (UAN) and Ammonium Thiosulfate (ATS) for corn production at its Prairie du Sac, WI facility. The requirement includes 50 tons of 32% UAN and 5.5 tons of ATS, to be blended and delivered by May 20, 2025, with the remainder delivered within three business days of request. Quotes are due by 5:00 PM ET on May 1, 2025, and must include vendor qualifications, product specifications, total price (including delivery), and compliance statements. The contract will be awarded based on the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) method, emphasizing both price and product capability. Interested vendors must register with the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) prior to submission. The document outlines provisions, clauses, and requirements pertinent to the acquisition, highlighting compliance and certification necessary for federal contracts. Questions regarding the RFQ must be directed to the contract specialist Richard Hawthorne by April 29, 2025.
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