Field Corn Seed - RFQ

Project ID: 1232SA26Q0177 FederalOpportunitiesSynopsis Solicitation

Overview

Agency	Agricultural Research Service
Deadline	03/13/26
Posted	03/05/26
Estimated Value	Not Provided
Set Aside	Small Business
NAICS	111150 - Corn Farming
PSC	8730 - Seeds And Nursery Stock
Location	Beltsville, MD 20705 United States

Description

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This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; offers are being requested, and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation number 1232SA26Q0177 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for Field Corn Seed. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) Number 2025-06 dated 10/01/2025. This acquisition is set-aside for small business concerns. This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference. The full text of provisions and clauses may be accessed electronically at www.acquisition.gov. The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 111150. The small business size standard is $2.5 Million. This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which shall be considered by the agency. The Agriculture Priorities and Allocations System (APAS) and assigned rating are not applicable to this solicitation. See Attachment 1 - Solicitation Terms and Conditions for applicable clauses, instructions, and evaluation criteria. There are no additional requirement(s) or terms and conditions (such as financing arrangements or warranty requirements) determined by the contracting officer to be necessary for this acquisition and consistent with customary commercial practices. Quotes are due by the date/time/time zone listed in the Date Offers Due field. Submit quotes to the Primary Point of Contact and Secondary Point of Contact (if applicable) by the Date Offers Due . Quotes received after the established Date Offers Due deadline will be considered late. Late quotes may only be considered if it is in the Government's best interest and if it will not unduly delay award. Questions regarding this solicitation shall be submitted in writing to the Primary Point of Contact and Secondary Point of Contact (if applicable) no later than 72-hours prior to the close date/time/time zone listed in the Date Offers Due field. Answers will be posted at least 48-hours prior to the Date Offers Due. .

Summary (Newest Update)

Background This solicitation, numbered 1232SA26Q0177, is issued by the USDA as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for Field Corn Seed. The agency's mission involves agricultural research and development, and this contract aims to procure specific varieties of field corn seed to support their agricultural initiatives. The acquisition is set aside for small business concerns, with a size standard of $2.5 million. Work Details The contract requires the delivery of Field Corn Seed with the following specifications: 1. **Variety and Quantity**: - 42 Bags – 106 day maturity (+/- 2 days) (80,000 seeds per bag, @ 50 pounds per bag) - 40 Bags – 110 day maturity (+/- 2 days) (80,000 seeds per bag, @ 50 pounds per bag) 2. **Agronomic Characteristics**: - Good to excellent disease tolerance and resistance to tar spot, stalk rot, root rot, grey leaf spot. - Seed must include an above-ground trait package for control of corn rootworm, corn earworm, Black and Western cutworm, common stalk borer, and non-BT seed blended in for refuge (RIB). - Relative maturity dates of 106 days and 110 days (+/- 2 days). - Must include herbicide trait packages for both Glyphosate (“Roundup Ready”) and Glufosinate (“Liberty Link”) tolerance. 3. **Pickup/Delivery Requirements**: - If the seed dealer is located within 60 miles of Beltsville, MD 20705, pickup will be performed by USDA staff. If further than 60 miles away, delivery must be provided by the dealer. - Corn seed must be available for pickup or shipped to the Beltsville Facility within 10 days of award. - Place of Delivery (if outside pickup range): 301 Research Road, Beltsville MD 20705. - Deliveries must be made between M-F from 7:00 am to 3:30 pm. Place of Performance Deliveries will be made to the USDA facility located at 301 Research Road, Beltsville MD 20705.

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