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Silage Harvest in Ames, Iowa

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1148644Federal

Submission Closed05/02/2025, 10:00:00 PM UTC

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NAICS: 115113

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Alfalfa Harvesting, Mowing, Chopping, and Merging ServicesThis contract involves comprehensive field harvesting services for alfalfa across 1,550 acres in Parlier, with multiple cuttings planned annually. The scope of work includes mowing, chopping, merging, and windrowing, covering the entire harvesting cycle to ensure efficient processing and preparation of the crop. The services are designed to manage the full production cycle, facilitating timely and effective harvesting operations. The contract is a subcontract under the Department of Agriculture, specifically the USDA ARS AFM APD, and is set aside entirely for small businesses under the SBA Total Small Business Set-Aside program (FAR 19.5). The industry classification falls under NAICS code 115113, which pertains to crop harvesting services. No specific contact details or city and state information for the office or agency were provided, but the place of performance is clearly identified as Parlier, zip code 93648. This arrangement emphasizes support for small business participation in agricultural service contracts.

USDA Ars Afm Apd

POSTED

4 months ago

DEADLINE

N/A

General Info

Agency

Department Of Agriculture → USDA Ars Afm ApdView Agency

NAICS

115113 - Crop Harvesting, Primarily by MachineView NAICS

Place of Performance

Ames, IA, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

(1)

SOW.pdf

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Timeline

PhaseClosed

PostedApr 21

Sources Sought

Response DeadlineMay 2

Deadline has passed

Submission Closed

05/02/2025, 10:00:00 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

Contacts

Kerrie Hodges

contact@example.gov

Full Description

Vendor to chop and bag corn from fields as corn silage at the National Animal Disease Center (NADC) in Ames, Iowa, as described in attached Statement of Work.