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Corn Silage Harvesting and Chopping Services

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Submission Closed05/29/2026, 09:00:00 PM UTC

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NAICS: 115116

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AI Contract Overview

The contract involves providing a full-service operation for harvesting, chopping, and loading corn silage, targeting a dry matter content between 63% and 68% with accurate particle size specifications to ensure quality and consistency. The harvested silage is to be delivered directly to storage, highlighting the importance of timely and efficient handling throughout the process. This service is necessary to support agricultural operations with specialized equipment and expertise in corn silage preparation. Issued by the Department of Agriculture under the USDA, specifically through the USDA Ars Afm Apd office, this subcontract has a posting date of May 19, 2026, with a response deadline set for May 29, 2026. The place of performance is located in Ames, ZIP code 50010. The NAICS code 115116 indicates the agricultural services classification involved. No specific set-aside or organization type restrictions are noted, and additional contract details or queries might be obtained through the provided official online workspace.