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This Combined Synopsis/Solicitation opportunity from Department Of Agriculture was posted on March 23, 2026. The submission period has ended. Browse the details below for market research, or find similar active opportunities.

Isolated Crossing and Breeding Nursery

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1232SA26Q0356Federal

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NAICS: 111150
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301-27-061 FY27 Call for Reports & Proposals for Virginia Corn Board
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Bulk Ivermectin-Treated Corn Delivery for US Dept of Agriculture Animal Plant Health Inspection Services Cattle Fever Ticks Eradication ProgramThe U.S. Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service is seeking a provider for bulk Ivermectin-treated corn to support the Cattle Fever Tick Eradication Program. This initiative focuses on controlling cattle fever ticks by distributing the treated corn to wild deer populations across designated properties in south Texas. This requirement is currently listed as a forecast under NAICS code 111150. Marcus Brown serves as the primary point of contact and small business specialist for this procurement effort.
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Solicitation 1232SA26Q0356 is a combined synopsis and request for quotation issued by the USDA Agricultural Research Service for nursery services to support the Germplasm Enhancement of Maize Project. This total small business set-aside, under NAICS code 111150, seeks a contractor to manage six isolated corn crossing blocks and two hand-pollinated corn breeding nurseries for the 2026 growing season. The scope of work includes land preparation, fertilization, pest control, planting, pollination, harvesting, drying, and shipping of seed. The period of performance runs from April or May 2026 through November 30, 2026, with planting required by June 10 and harvested materials shipped by November 15. Performance and delivery are centered in Ames, Iowa, with shipments destined for facilities in Ames and Raleigh, North Carolina. The government will award a firm fixed price contract based on a lowest price technically acceptable approach, where technical approach and past performance are slightly more important than price. To be considered, offerors must submit a firm fixed price quotation on SF 1449, a Sam.gov Unique Entity ID, a capability statement, and two to three past performance references by April 3, 2026, at 2:00 PM PT. Awardees must comply with Service Contract Labor Standards, including specific wage determinations for Story County, Iowa, and adhere to strict security, ethics, and anti-discrimination requirements. Invoicing is processed exclusively through the Department of Treasury’s Invoice Processing Platform.

General Info

Agency

Department Of Agriculture → USDA Ars Afm Apd

Contract Value

$212,038.5

NAICS

111150 - Corn Farming

Place of Performance

Ames, IA, 50011, USA

Set-Aside

SBA

Awardee

GRO ALLIANCE LLC

Award Issued Date

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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
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Elizabeth Calhoun
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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 set-aside for small business concerns.  The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 111150  The small business size standard is $2.5M  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. 



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


  1. Submit Firm Fixed Price quotation on Attachment 3- SF 1449, valid for at least 30 days after receipt of quote.
  2. Submit Sam.gov Unique Entity ID (UEI) with quotation. 
  3. Past Performance References- Please see Attachment 5- Past Performance document for what is required.
  4. 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 4/3/2026 at 2:00 PM PT by email to Elizabeth Calhoun at Sign up to see this detail. You must include the solicitation name and number as the subject line of the email.



 Questions: Elizabeth Calhoun may be reached at Sign up to see this detail 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 3/27/2026 by 2:00 PM PT.

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