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This Combined Synopsis/Solicitation opportunity from Department Of Agriculture was posted on January 22, 2026. The submission period has ended. Browse the details below for market research, or find similar active opportunities.

Alfalfa and Wheat Fertilizer

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1232SA26Q0120Federal

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Solicitation 1232SA26Q0120 is a combined synopsis and Request for Quotation issued by the USDA ARS AFM APD for the procurement of alfalfa and wheat fertilizer. This acquisition is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 325314, with a size standard of 550 employees. The contract is a firm-fixed price award based on the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) evaluation method, where offers are first rated as acceptable or unacceptable based on their ability to meet the Statement of Work requirements before price is considered. The scope of work requires the supply and delivery of potash, gypsum, boron, urea, and ammonium sulfate to the Prairie du Sac farm in Wisconsin to support approximately 330 acres of alfalfa and 75 acres of wheat. Deliveries must be made in 7-ton batches using a fertilizer auger truck capable of filling a pull-type airflow spreader, with a strict requirement for delivery within 24 hours of an order. Performance is scheduled in phases, with spring deliveries between March 15 and April 30, 2026, and summer alfalfa deliveries between July 20 and August 15, 2026. Compliance requirements include registration in SAM.gov and adherence to FAR Part 12 commercial item procedures. Special contractual obligations include strict anti-discrimination and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) certifications in accordance with Executive Order 14168 and AGAR 452.203-71. Payments will be processed electronically via the Department of the Treasury Invoice Processing Platform (IPP.gov). Quotations must be submitted electronically to the primary point of contact by 1:00 PM Mountain Time on February 27, 2026.

General Info

Agency

Department Of Agriculture → USDA Ars Afm Apd

Contract Value

$57,484.95

NAICS

325314 - Fertilizer (Mixing Only) Manufacturing

Place of Performance

Prairie du Sac, WI, 53578, USA

Set-Aside

SBA

Awardee

FARMERS FERTILIZER CO

Award Issued Date

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Solicitation 1232SA26Q0120 for Alfalfa and Wheat Fertilizer

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Solicitation 1232SA26Q0120 for Alfalfa and Wheat Fertilizer

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SOW for Alfalfa and Wheat Fertilizer Delivery at Prairie du Sac Farm

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Response deadline changed from Feb 27, 2026 to Jan 27, 2026.

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AgencyDepartment Of Agriculture → USDA Ars Afm Apd
Contacts1 person available
OfficeBELTSVILLE, MD, 20705, USA
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Office AddressBELTSVILLE, MD, 20705, USA
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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 1232SA26Q0120 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for Alfalfa and Wheat Fertilizer.


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 325314  The small business size standard is 550 Employees  This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside.  All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency. 


See “Attachment 1 - Solicitation Terms and Conditions” for applicable clauses, instructions, and evaluation criteria. 

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