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Maize Crop Cultivation and Field Management Services

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Response Deadline08/04/2026, 09:59:00 AM UTC

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The contract entails full-cycle maize cultivation services at a winter nursery site in Mississippi State, with scope covering all phases of crop production including land preparation, planting, irrigation, fertilization, pest management, and ongoing field maintenance. The work is classified under NAICS code 111150 for maize farming and is structured as a subcontract under the USDA ARS AFM APD, with performance required at the designated location in Mississippi State, zip code 39762. The solicitation was posted on July 24, 2026, and responses are due by August 4, 2026, by 9:59 AM, indicating a tight turnaround for qualified growers or agricultural service providers to submit proposals. The contract does not specify a set-aside category, meaning it is open to general competition without targeted preferences, and all operations must align with the technical and logistical demands of producing maize in a controlled nursery environment during the winter season.

General Info

Full-cycle maize cultivation at Mississippi State winter nursery, USDA ARS subcontract, proposals due August 4, 2026.

Agency

Department Of Agriculture → USDA Ars Afm ApdView Agency

NAICS

111150 - Corn FarmingView NAICS

Place of Performance

Mississippi State, MS, 39762, USA

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NONE

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PostedJul 24

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Response DeadlineAug 4

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08/04/2026, 09:59:00 AM UTCin 9 days

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AgencyDepartment Of Agriculture → USDA Ars Afm Apd

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Full-cycle maize cultivation including land preparation, planting, irrigation, fertilization, pest control, and field maintenance at a winter nursery site in Mississippi.

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