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Specialty Greenhouse Parts and Materials Supply

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Response Deadline07/31/2026, 03:00:00 PM UTC

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The contract titled Specialty Greenhouse Parts and Materials Supply is a subcontract set aside exclusively for small businesses under the SBA’s Total Small Business Set-Aside program, as defined by FAR 19.5. It seeks the supply of specialized components critical to greenhouse operations, including gear bars, gaskets, vent actuators, screens, roof panels, and associated hardware. The North American Industry Classification System code 423830 indicates the scope aligns with wholesale trade of agricultural supplies. All performance is required to be completed in Fort Collins, Colorado, with a ZIP code of 80526, and the solicitation was posted on July 27, 2026, with responses due by 3:00 PM on July 31, 2026. This procurement is managed by the USDA ARS AFM APD, reflecting the agency’s need for reliable, high-quality replacement parts to maintain specialized agricultural research facilities.

General Info

Small business subcontract for greenhouse parts supply in Fort Collins, Colorado, due July 31, 2026.

Agency

Department Of Agriculture → USDA Ars Afm ApdView Agency

NAICS

423830 - Industrial Machinery and Equipment Merchant WholesalersView NAICS

Place of Performance

Fort Collins, CO, 80526, USA

Set-Aside

SBA

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PostedJul 27

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Response DeadlineJul 31

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07/31/2026, 03:00:00 PM UTCin 2 days

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AgencyDepartment Of Agriculture → USDA Ars Afm Apd

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Supply of greenhouse-specific replacement parts including gear bars, gaskets, vent actuators, screens, roof panels, and hardware.

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