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Corn Silage Harvest - Ames, IA

Awarded

1232SA25Q0100Federal

Submission Closed08/20/2025, 12:00:00 PM UTC

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POSTED

7 months ago

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AI Contract Overview

Solicitation 1232SA25Q0100 is a request for quotes from the USDA Agricultural Research Service for corn silage harvesting services at the National Animal Disease Center in Ames, Iowa. The contractor is required to provide all necessary equipment, labor, and inoculants to chop and bag up to 1,400 tons of corn on government-owned land. Technical specifications require maintaining a moisture content between 62 and 70 percent and a particle size of 3/4 inch, with verified weight documentation provided upon completion. The period of performance is scheduled from August 1 through October 30, 2025. This is a single-award, firm-fixed-price contract awarded based on the lowest price technically acceptable criteria. Evaluation factors include technical capability, price including shipping, and satisfactory past performance. All quotes must be submitted electronically to the designated point of contact by July 29, 2025, and contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management to be eligible for award. Services will be inspected by a technical representative and accepted at the destination.

General Info

Agency

Department Of Agriculture → USDA Ars Afm Apd

Contract Value

$65,800

NAICS

115113 - Crop Harvesting, Primarily by Machine

Place of Performance

Ames, IA, 50010, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Awardee

K & M AGRI CONTRACTING, LLC

Award Issued Date

08/21/2025, 12:00:00 AM UTC

Documents

1232SA25Q0100 - Harvesting of Corn for Silage SOW

sow

High

1232SA25Q0100 - Silage Harvest at NADC in Ames, Iowa

rfq

High

Wage Determination 2015-4975 (Revision 25)

wage-determination

High

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Timeline

1 update

PhaseAwarded

PostedJul 16

Combined Synopsis

Notice updatedJul 25

The notice description changed.

AwardedAug 21

Contract was awarded

Submission Closed

08/20/2025, 12:00:00 PM UTC

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Agriculture → USDA Ars Afm Apd

Contacts1 person available

OfficeBELTSVILLE, MD, 20705, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Agriculture → USDA Ars Afm Apd

Office AddressBELTSVILLE, MD, 20705, USA

Contacts

Melissa Santos

contact@example.gov

Full Description

Amendment 1: Section 3.0 Technical Requirements/Tasks revised This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested, and a written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation number 1232SA25Q0100 is issued as a request for quote (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2025-02. The associated NAICS code is 115113 (Crop Harvesting, Primarily by Machine). This acquisition is for the following item as identified in the Line Item Number(s): 0001) Corn Silage Harvest Specifications: See attached Statement of Work. The Contractor shall provide all items F.O.B. destination. Location of the Government site is USDA ARS 1920 Dayton Ave. Ames, IA 50010 and will be identified in the contract. The Government anticipates award of a Firm Fixed Price contract. Quoters responding to this announcement shall submit their quote in accordance with FAR 52.212-1. Submission of quote shall include the following: (1) Technical Capability and (2) Price . All responses shall be submitted electronically to contact@example.gov. The basis for award is lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA). "LPTA" means the best value is expected to result from selection of the technically acceptable quote with the lowest evaluated price. Pursuant to FAR 52.212- 2, the criteria for evaluation are: (1) Technical Capability and (2) Price (to include shipping) and must also have satisfactory Past Performance. The lowest priced quote will first be evaluated for technical acceptability in accordance with the minimum specifications identified. If determined not technically acceptable, it will be removed from competition and the next lowest priced quote will be evaluated for technical acceptability. This will continue until the lowest price quote is determined technically acceptable. Once the lowest priced quote is determined technically acceptable, then a determination of responsibility will be completed. If found responsible, evaluations will be closed and award will be made. INSPECTON AND ACCEPTANCE TERMS: Services will be inspected by the technical representative and accepted at destination. Period of performance is August 2025 through October 2025. See attached Clauses and Provisions document for the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and the Department of Agriculture Acquisition Regulation (AGAR) provisions and clauses that apply to this acquisition. To be eligible for an award, all contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). A contractor can contact SAM by calling 1- +1 (555) 000-0000 or e-mail at www.sam.gov. NO EXCEPTIONS. All invoices shall be submitted electronically. Quotes must be received no later than 4:00 PM Central Daylight Time (CDT) on July 29, 2025. Questions in regards to this combined synopsis/solicitation are due no later than 3:00 PM CDT on July 21, 2025. Answers to any questions received by that time will be posted as an amendment to this combined synopsis/solicitation.