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Corn Winter Nurseries
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AI Contract Overview
Solicitation 1240BK26Q0023 is a combined synopsis and request for quotation issued by the USDA Forest Service for a Corn Winter Nursery for the 2026-2027 season. The project requires the contractor to manage all field activities for short-day corn nursery sets in Hawaii, specifically on the islands of Maui, Oahu, or Kauai, from September 30, 2026, through April 30, 2027. The scope of work includes land preparation, planting, monitoring, irrigation, fertilization, weed and pest control, pollination, harvesting, drying, and shelling. Specific deliverables include 120 self-pollinated rows, 150 paired rows for cross-pollination, and 50 sib-pollinated rows. The contractor is also responsible for providing bi-weekly or monthly progress reports, phytosanitary certificates, and ensuring seeds are dried to a moisture level of 12-15% and fumigated prior to shipment. This is an unrestricted acquisition under NAICS code 111150, with a small business size standard of 2.5 million dollars. Award will be based on a comparative evaluation methodology considering technical acceptability, demonstrated past performance, and price to determine the overall best value. Offerors must provide at least three relevant contracts completed within the last three years to demonstrate experience. The contract is a fixed-price agreement with delivery terms set as FOB Destination. All invoices must be processed electronically through the Invoice Processing Platform. Quotes are due by September 3, 2026, and must be submitted electronically to the primary point of contact.
General Info
Place of Performance
HI, 96720, USASet-Aside
Timeline
Submission Closed
Organization & Contact Information
Full Description
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in RFO FAR Part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Quotations are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.
Solicitation number 1240BK26Q0023 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for a Corn Winter Nursery.
The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO). This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference. The full text of provisions and clauses may be accessed electronically at www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul.
This acquisition is an unrestricted requirement. The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code (NAICS) is 111150 - Corn Farming. The small business size standard is $2.5 Million. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will 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, provisions, instructions, and evaluation criteria.
There are no additional requirement(s) or terms and conditions (such as financing arrangements or warranty requirements) determined 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 all 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.
Due to the tight timeline, no questions will be addressed.
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