Seed counting carousel

Active Purchase Order Awarded Last action

Contract number
1232SA26P0536
Awardee
Awarding agency
Obligated
$139,024

Award facts

Opportunity
Contract value 100% obligated
$139,024.03 Current and potential, with all options
Completion date 35% complete
Current and potential, with all options
Contracting staff
Funding agency
Midwest Area Field Research Implementation and Information Delivery, Department of Agriculture
NAICS code
333111 Farm Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing
PSC
3720 Harvesting Equipment
Set-aside
Total Small Business
Competition
Competed under SAP · 3 offers Simplified Acquisition
Pricing
Firm Fixed Price
Place of performance
Ames, IA 50014, USA
Legislative mandates

Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.

About this award

USDA Agricultural Research Service awarded a purchase order to Gary W Clem Inc. (doing business as Almaco) for $139,024.03 on August 20, 2026, under a Total Small Business Set-Aside. The order procures a seed counting carousel for the Germplasm Enhancement of Maize Project at the USDA Plant Introduction Station in Ames, Iowa. The carousel will support yield trial location entries across Iowa for maize breeding research and integrate with current planting equipment. Technical specifications include 120-kernel seed cartridges, a dual-head solvent-based printer capable of printing every 2.3 seconds, barcode verification, and an Agriculex Inc. ESC-2 seed counter. Delivery is required by December 31, 2026, F.O.B. destination. The procurement originated from a Total Small Business Set-Aside request for quotation posted July 31, 2026, with quotations due August 17, 2026.

Quick answers

Who was awarded contract 1232SA26P0536?

1232SA26P0536 was awarded to Gary W Clem Inc. by Central Program Planning Coordination and Support (Agricultural Research Service) on August 20, 2026.

How much is contract 1232SA26P0536 worth?

The government has obligated $139,024 on 1232SA26P0536.

Which agency awarded contract 1232SA26P0536?

Central Program Planning Coordination and Support (Agricultural Research Service) awarded 1232SA26P0536, with funding from Midwest Area (Field Research Implementation and Information Delivery).

Was contract 1232SA26P0536 competed?

The extent of competition for 1232SA26P0536 was competed under sap. The government received 3 offers. It was set aside: Total Small Business.

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