Maize Winter Nursery - RFQ

This solicitation, identified as RFQ 1232SA26Q0840, is a combined synopsis and solicitation for commercial items issued under FAR Part 12 for the procurement of a Maize Winter Nursery service. The effort is unrestricted and open to all responsible sources, with the applicable NAICS code 111150 (Corn Farming) and a small business size standard of $2.5 million in average annual receipts. The requirement is not subject to the Agriculture Priorities and Allocations System, and no additional terms, financing arrangements, or warranty requirements beyond customary commercial practices are deemed necessary. Proposals must be submitted by the deadline of August 4, 2026, to the primary point of contact, Aaron Dimeo, at the designated email and phone number. All questions regarding the solicitation must be submitted in writing no later than 11:59 PM Hawaii Time on July 29, 2026, with responses expected by July 31, 2026. Late submissions may be considered only if timely receipt does not unduly delay award and is in the government’s best interest. The place of performance is Mississippi State, Mississippi, with the contracting office located in Beltsville, Maryland. The solicitation incorporates all applicable provisions and clauses by reference through the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO), accessible via acquisition.gov, and references Attachment 1 – Solicitation Terms and Conditions as the source for evaluation criteria, instructions, and clause details, though the full text of this attachment is not included. No specific packaging, marking, delivery, payment, invoicing, inspection criteria, or contract administration data are provided beyond the location and contact points. There are no required representations or certifications from offerors regarding size status, UEI, CAGE code, or socioeconomic programs, and no evaluation weights, award basis, or contract value have been disclosed. The absence of detailed specifications, performance periods, FOB terms, or technical standards indicates a reliance on commercial practices, with the government’s evaluation dependent on factors outlined solely in the unattached Attachment 1. The solicitation is issued as a single document with no amendments, and no contract options, special requirements, or security clearances are applicable.