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Isolated Crossing and Breeding Nursery

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1232SA26Q0356-BFederal

Submission Closed04/17/2026, 04:00:00 PM UTC

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General Info

Agency

Department Of Agriculture → USDA Ars Afm ApdView Agency

NAICS

111150 - Corn FarmingView NAICS

Place of Performance

Ames, IA, 50014, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

(5)

Solicitation Terms and Conditions Attachment 1

DOCX•terms-and-conditions

Solicitation 1232SA2600356 - Delivery of Isolated Crossing and Breeding Nursery

PDF•rfq

USDA ARS GEM Project Corn Breeding Nursery Statement of Work

DOCX•sow

Wage Determination 2015-4975 Rev. 27 for Iowa County of Story

PDF•wage-determination

Past Performance Instructions for RFQ Submission

DOCX•past-performance

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PhaseClosed

PostedApr 13

Combined Synopsis

Response DeadlineApr 17

Deadline has passed

Submission Closed

04/17/2026, 04:00:00 PM UTC

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Agriculture → USDA Ars Afm Apd

Contacts1 person available

OfficeBELTSVILLE, MD, 20705, USA

Organization / Agency

Department Of Agriculture → USDA Ars Afm Apd

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Office AddressBELTSVILLE, MD, 20705, USA

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Elizabeth Calhoun

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Full Description

Description -

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. Quotations are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.

Solicitation number 1232SA26Q0356 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for Nursery Services

This acquisition is not set-aside for small business concerns. The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 111150 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.

In order to be considered for award OFFERORS SHALL SUBMIT ALL OF THE FOLLOWING:

Submit Firm Fixed Price quotation on Attachment 3- SF 1449, valid for at least 30 days after receipt of quote.
Submit Sam.gov Unique Entity ID (UEI) with quotation.
Past Performance References- Please see Attachment 5- Past Performance document for what is required.
Submit Capability Statement- Assurance of experience, capability and qualifications which clearly demonstrate and support the contractor’s claim are essential.

REJECTION OF QUOTATION: Failure to demonstrate compliance or to submit all items requested in solicitation will be cause to reject the quote without further discussions.

DISCUSSIONS: The Government intends to award without discussions but reserves the right to conduct discussions should it be deemed in the Government's best interest.

Quotes are due on 4/17/2026 at 9:00 AM PT by email to Elizabeth Calhoun at Elizabeth.Calhoun@usda.gov. You must include the solicitation name and number as the subject line of the email.

Questions- Elizabeth Calhoun may be reached at Elizabeth.Calhoun@usda.gov for specific questions regarding this combined solicitation. You must include the solicitation name and number as the subject line of the email. Questions by interested parties regarding the requirement must be submitted by 4/15/2026 by 2:00 PM PT.