Seed Packaging and Shipping Logistics

The contract requires the packaging of harvested seed into labeled, sealed containers and the coordination of F.O.B. Origin shipping from Yuma, AZ to Manhattan, KS, with the final delivery destination set at the 66502 zip code. This is a subcontract issued under the Small Business Set Aside program, exclusively available to small businesses, and is classified under NAICS code 484220 which pertains to other truck transportation. The opportunity was posted on August 4, 2026, with a strict response deadline of August 6, 2026, at 10:00 PM Eastern Time. The contracting entity is the USDA Agricultural Research Service, Agricultural Field Management and Analysis Program Division, and all activities must be performed in accordance with federal procurement guidelines applicable to small business set-asides. The packaging and shipping logistics must ensure product integrity, accurate labeling, and timely delivery from origin to destination without delay.