Corn Winter Nursery in Hawaii
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation No. 12505B21Q0210-1 is being issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ). This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2021-06. The NAICS code applicable to this acquisition is 111150 (Corn Farming). This requirement is for full and open competition.
The USDA, ARS location in Ames, Iowa has a requirement for a corn winter nursery in Hawaii. The Government intends to award one firm fixed price contract.
This acquisition is for the following item as identified in the Contract Line Item Number (CLIN):
CLIN 1: Corn winter nursery in Hawaii, per attached statement of work
The Contractor shall provide all items F.O.B. destination. Location of the Government site is aboard USDA ARS Ames, IA and will be identified in the contract.
Offerors responding to this announcement shall submit their Proposal in accordance with FAR 52.212-1.
The basis for award is Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA). LPTA means the best value is expected to result from selection of the technically acceptable proposal with the lowest evaluated price. Pursuant to FAR 52.212-2, the criteria for evaluation are: (1) Company Experience and (2) Price and must also have satisfactory Past Performance. The lowest priced proposal will first be evaluated for technical acceptability in accordance with the minimum specifications identified. If determined not technically acceptable, it will be removed from competition and the next lowest priced proposal will be evaluated for technical acceptability. This will continue until the lowest price proposal is determined technically acceptable. Once the lowest priced proposal is determined technically acceptable, then a determination of responsibility will be completed. If found responsible, evaluations will be closed and award will be made.
The following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and the Department of Agriculture Acquisition Regulation (AGAR) provisions and clauses apply to this acquisition: FAR 52.203-19 Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements; FAR 52.204-7 System for Award Management; FAR 52.204-16 Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting; FAR 52.204-17 Ownership or Control of Offeror; FAR 52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting; FAR 52.204-23 Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab and Other Covered Entities; FAR 52.204-24 Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment; FAR 52.204-25 Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment; FAR 52.204-26 Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services-Representation; AGAR 452.204-70 Inquiries; FAR 52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations; AGAR 452.209-71 Assurance Regarding Felony Conviction or Tax Delinquent Status for Corporate Applicants; FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offers-Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation-Commercial Items (filled in as follows: Technical specifications and price); FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications—Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes of Executive Orders-Commercial Items; FAR 52.219-14 Limitations on Subcontracting; AGAR 452.219-70 Size Standard and NAICS Code Information; FAR 52.222-3 Convict Labor; FAR 52.222-19 Child Labor – Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies; FAR 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities; FAR 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity; FAR 52.222-36 Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities; FAR 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons; FAR 52.223-18 Encouraging Contractor Policy to Ban Text Messaging While Driving; FAR 52.225-1 Buy American--Supplies; FAR 52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases; FAR 52.225-25 Prohibitions on Contracting with Entities Engaging in Certain Activities or Transactions Relating to Iran—Reps and Certs; FAR 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-System for Award Management; FAR 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors; FAR 52.233-3 Protest After Award; FAR 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract; FAR 52.252-1 Solicitations Provisions Incorporated by Reference; FAR 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference.
DOCUMENTS TO BE INCLUDED IN QUOTE: In order to be considered for award, Offerors shall provide 1) technical approach*; 2) price; and 3) company's DUNS number.
*Technical approach of the service being offered will be used to make an evaluation and arrive at a determination as to whether the quote will meet the requirements of the Government. Therefore, technical approach must present sufficient information to reflect a thorough understanding of the requirement. Quotes which merely paraphrase the requirements of the Government's specifications/statement of work or use such phrases as "will comply" or "standard techniques will be employed" will be considered unacceptable and will not be considered further.
REJECTION OF QUOTATION: Failure to demonstrate compliance will be cause to reject the quote without further discussions. All responsible sources may submit an offer which will be considered.
To be eligible for an award, all contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). A contractor can contact SAM by calling 1-866-606-8220 or e-mail at www.sam.gov. NO EXCEPTIONS. A DUNS (Dun and Bradstreet) number is required in order to register. All invoices shall be submitted electronically.
Furnish quotes no later than 3:00 PM CDT, August 26, 2021 to Kristen Turner, Contracting Officer at Kristen.turner@usda.gov . Quotes will only be accepted via email, no phone calls will be accepted.
12505B21Q0210-1 Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service Field Research Implementation and Information Delivery Midwest Area
8/19/21, 9:29 AM Corn Hybrid Variety P9880 Seed
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation number 12561520Q0003 is issued as a request for quote (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2020-04. This solicitation will be a 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside. The associated NAICS code is 111150, Corn Farming, with a small business size standard of $0.75 million and the PSC code is 8730.
This acquisition is for the following item as identified in the Contract Line Item Number (CLIN):
001) Pioneer corn seed, variety P9880AMXT (AMXT/LL/RR2) or Equivalent, 50 units (80,000 seeds/unit).
Scope
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Dairy Forage Research Farm in Prairie du Sac, WI (USDA-ARS) is requesting quotes for Pioneer corn seed, variety P9880AMXT (AMXT/LL/RR2), or equivalent. The quantity requested is 50 units (80,000 seeds/unit).
Specification statement of how equipment will be used:
Corn production for feed for the research dairy herd.
Brand name or equal:
Pioneer corn seed, variety P9880AMXT (AMXT/LL/RR2), or equivalent
Line item description:
Pioneer corn seed, variety P9880AMXT (AMXT/LL/RR2), or equivalent
Quantity: 50 units
Unit description: 80,000 seeds/unit
Delivery no later than week of April 6-13
Delivery is expected to the Prairie du Sac Agricultural Research Station (S8822 Sunset Drive, Prairie du Sac, WI) by April 6th, or as negotiated.
The Contractor shall provide all items F.O.B: destination. Location of the Government site is aboard USDA Dairy Forage Research Farm-Prairie du Sac, WI and will be identified in the contract. The Government anticipates award of a Firm Fixed Price contract.
Submitting a Quote:
To be eligible for an award, all contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) with a current and active registration. A contractor can contact SAM by calling 1-866-606-8220 or e-mail at www.sam.gov. NO EXCEPTIONS. A DUNS (Dun and Bradstreet) number is required in order to register. Vendor must also include their DUNS# on their quote.
Offerors responding to this announcement shall submit their quote on SF-18 (see attached). The quote should include all fees, delivery charges, and/or surcharges. This will be a tax-exempt purchase.
Only electronic submissions will be accepted. Please email all quotes in writing on the SF-18 to aaron.dimeo@usda.gov by no later than March 23, 2020 at 1:00 PM Central Standard Time.
Questions in regards to this combined synopsis/solicitation must be submitted through email and are due by no later than 1:00 PM CST on Thursday, March 19, 2020. Answers to any questions received by that time will be posted as an amendment to this combined synopsis/solicitation.
12561520Q0015 Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service
3/12/20, 4:24 PM MEXICO CORN WINTER NURSERY
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this Notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation: quotes are being requested and written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation number 12612120Q0013 is issued as a request for quote (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2020-07. This solicitation will be 100% Total Full and Open. The associated NAICS code is 111150, with a size standard $1MIL and the PSC code is F099
The USDA, ARS, Plant Introduction Research Facility has determined a requirement for a corn winter nursery for increase seed production for growing between September 2020 and February 2021. The details for this planting, growing and harvesting requirement are attached to this posting. Offerors must include all associated costs and state on quotes any variances between their offered products and the provided specifications. Any resulting award from this solicitation will be a fixed price contract.
Subject to local weather, soil moisture conditions, minimal disease and low insect
pressure, an arid temperate location has been determined required. Mexico has been
determined to have a location best suited for the requirement for both the winter
nursery and isolation block planting required for this research. Both shall be grown
within a 6-month period beginning in September-November 2019 to be harvested and
returned in approximately February-April 2020.
Contractor will provide for all field activities including land, land preparation, planting,
monitoring, weed and pest control, pollination services, irrigation, fertilization, harvest
and for drying and shelling if needed, weekly or biweekly progress reports depending
on crop development, phytosanitary certificate, Ag inspections, fumigation to meet
phytosanitary regulations for import/or shipping within or to the US and preparation for
shipping. Contractor will provide information on containers and weight sufficient for
USDA to independently procure shipping services
The USDA is responsible for providing phytosanitary certification and import permit
for seed entering Mexico and for treating the seed according to requirements, and for
all seed to be planted
Scientists, at their discretion, will be able to visit the nursery to monitor progress of
work. Contractor will provide brief report of crop development progress in weekly or
every two-intervals prior to flowering, and photos as the crop develops. Shoot bagging
and pollinations will be done according to USDA breeder’s instructions. Handharvesting
will be done by plot when grains have dried sufficiently, and the ears will be
allowed to dry to approximately 12%-15% moisture. Dried ears and/or seeds will be
prepared for shipping according to USDA breeder’s instructions.
The USDA is responsible for providing phytosanitary certification and import permit
for seed entering Mexico, all seed to be planted and for treating the seed according to
requirements.
A late September-early October planting of seed increase nursery of tropical maize
populations shall include approximately 2000 rows of tropical maize populations
(80-120 distinct populations) to be planted in 5.5 m (18 foot) long rows at seeding
rates determined for each population by the maize curators based on viability.
Each population is to be sib-mated, where a tassel is used to pollinate an ear shoot
of a different plant. Each tassel should be used once, and reciprocal crosses should
be avoided. A blank (non-planted) row will be planted between each family to
ensure that pollinations are not made between populations. Plants are expected to
be thinned to approximately 25 plants per row with 9-12 inches (22-30 cm) between
plants. Initial and final (after thinning) stand counts (population per row) and
flowering dates are to be noted. Plant and ear height data is desirable, expressed as
a range of values for each population. Harvested ears will be dried, and seed
returned on the ear.
A mid-October – early November planting will consist of 1250 nursery rows comprised of:
- 500 paired rows for cross-pollination, 3.0 m long rows planted with 13 kernels per row
- 500 self-pollinated rows, 5.5 m long rows planted with 26 kernels per row
- 250 self-pollinated rows, 2.5 m long rows planted with 8 kernels per row (November)
Ears and seed will be prepared for shipping according to USDA breeder’s
instructions.
To be eligible, all vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) with a current and active registration. A vendor can contact SAM by calling 1-866-606-8220 or e-mail at www.sam.gov. NO EXCEPTIONS. A DUNS (Dun and Bradstreet) number is required in order to register in SAM. Vendor must include their DUNS# on their capability statements.
The NAICS code for the expected acquisition is 111150, with a Size Standard of $1 MIL and the PSC Code is P099. Any subsequent procurement will be conducted as a commercial item purchased in accordance with FAR Part 12 and as a Simplified Acquisition Procedure in accordance with FAR Part 13.
The Contractor shall provide all items F.O.B: destination. Location of the Government site is aboard USDA ARS Ames, IA and will be identified in the contract. The Government anticipates award of the Firm Fixed Price Contract.
Submitting a Quote:
To be eligible for an award, all contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) with a current and active registration. A contractor can contact SAM by calling 1-866-606-8220 or e-mail at www.sam.gov. NO EXCEPTIONS. A DUNS (Dun and Bradstreet) numbers is required in order to register. Vendor must also include their DUNS # on their quote.
Invoices are to be submitted and payments will be made through the IPP system.
Vendors must be register or register in the IPP system.
Offerors responding to this announcement shall submit their quote on SF-18 (SEE ATTACHED).The quote should include all fees, delivery charges and or surcharges.
Only electronic submissions will be accepted. Please email all quotes in writing on the sf-18 to Randall.m.reinertson@usda.gov by no later than August 14, 2020 at 5:00pm Central Standard Time
Questions in regards to this combined synopsis must be submitted through email and are due no later than 12:00pm CST on August 11 2020. Answers to any questions received by that time will be posted as an amendment to this combined synopsis/solicitation
12612120Q0013 Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service
8/7/20, 1:11 PM GEM 2019 Corn Winter Nursery, Sources Sought
THIS IS FOR MARKET RESEARCH PURPOSES ONLY, NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL OR SOLICITATION Agricultural Research Services (ARS) is conducting market research to support the Plant Introduction Lab requirement for a corn winter nursery. The ARS is seeking business sources, including small businesses, service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses, HUBZone small businesses, 8(a) certified companies, and other than small businesses. The associated North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code is 111150, Corn Farming. Small Business Size Standard is $1M. The following information is provided to assist the ARS in conducting Market Research to identify potential contractors for this effort: The government is seeking capability statements from businesses capable of meeting the below performance requirements: Statement of Work for PIRU's Maize Winter Nursery Production Needs in Mexico, Fall 2019 - Spring 2020: The USDA, ARS, Plant Introduction Research Facility has determined a requirement for a 1) corn winter nursery for increase seed production and 2) isolated crossing blocks for production of topcross (hybrid) seed for growing between September 2019 and February 2020. The details for this planting, growing and harvesting requirement are attached to this posting. Offerors must include all associated costs and state on quotes any variances between their offered products and the provided specifications. Any resulting award from this solicitation will be a fixed price contract. Subject to local weather, soil moisture conditions, minimal disease and low insect pressure, an arid temperate location has been determined required. Mexico has been determined to have a location best suited for the requirement for both the winter nursery and isolation block planting required for this research. Both shall be grown within a 6-month period beginning in September-November 2019 to be harvested and returned in approximately February-April 2020. Payment terms in arrears per confirmed completion of each projected Line Item as detailed on Attached Schedule (40% at bid acceptance, 30% at flowering time, and 30% at delivery of seed). REQUIREMENTS - Multiple purpose maize nurseries and isolation fields for research seed production: For all plantings: Contractor will provide for all field activities including land, land preparation, planting, monitoring, weed and pest control, pollination services, irrigation, fertilization, harvest and for drying and shelling if needed, phytosanitary certificate, Ag inspections, fumigation to meet APHIS standards for import/or shipping within or to the US and preparation for shipping. Contractor will provide information on containers and weight sufficient for USDA to procure shipping services via UPS or FedEx. Breeders, at their discretion, will travel to monitor progress of work. Contractor will provide brief report of crop development progress in weekly or every two-intervals prior to flowering, and photos as the crop develops. Shoot bagging and pollinations will be done according to USDA breeder's instructions. Hand-harvesting will be done by plot when grains have dried sufficiently and the ears will be allowed to dry to approximately 12%-15% moisture. Dried ears and/or seeds will be prepared for shipping according to USDA breeder's instructions. The USDA is responsible for providing phytosanitary certification and import permit for seed entering Mexico and for treating the seed according to requirements, and for all seed to be planted. 1. GEM Project Isolation Field Blocks Two distinct temperate maize isolation fields, for production of topcross (hybrid) seed shall include approximately 2438 total female rows (about 1220 each). Each isolation field uses a separate male variety. For the first isolation field, 990 female rows will be planted in 6 meter long rows and 230 female rows in 4 meter long rows. For the second isolation field, 836 female rows will be planted in 6 meter long rows and 382 female rows in 4 meter long rows. The male variety rows will be interspersed at a 1:3 or 1:4 male:female row ratio, with sufficient male variety planting days to ensure pollen availability while female plants are silking. Planting will occur in late September or as soon as weather and soil conditions are feasible. Female plants will be detasseled prior to silking. USDA breeders will provide seed for both male rows and female rows. Harvested ears will be dried and shelled prior to seed return. 2. GEM Project Winter Nursery A late September-early October planting will consist of 132 paired rows for cross-pollination. A November planting will consist of 348 paired rows for cross-pollination and 200 rows for self-pollination. Ears and seed will be prepared for shipping according to USDA breeder's instructions. 3. Corn Curation Project Winter Nursery The tropical maize population seed increase nursery shall include approximately 1000 rows of tropical maize populations (40-60 distinct populations) to be planted in 5.5 m (18 foot) long rows. Each population is to be sib-mated, where a tassel is used to pollinate an ear shoot of a different plant. Each tassel should be used once, and reciprocal crosses should be avoided. A blank (non-planted) row will be planted between each family to ensure that pollinations are not made between populations. Plant spacing is expected to be 9-12 inches (22-30 cm) within the row. Flowering dates are to be noted. Plant and ear height data is desirable, expressed as a range of values for each population. Seed is to be returned on the ear. Place of Performance: USDA, ARS, Plant Introduction Research Facility 1305 State Ave. Ames, IA Respondents shall furnish sufficient technical information necessary for the Government to conclusively determine that they are capable of meeting the technical requirements identified above. Firms believing they can meet the requirements are encouraged to respond electronically with no less than the following information: • Business name, DUNS number, business address, business website, business size status (i.e., SB, VOSB, SDVOSB, HUBZone SB, SDB, WOSB, LB), point of contact name, mailing address (if different from business address), phone number, and email address; • Sufficient descriptive literature that unequivocally demonstrates that offered services will meet or exceed above specifications; • Descriptive material necessary for the government to determine whether the service offered meets the technical requirements; • If a large business, provide if subcontracting opportunities exist for small business concerns; • Though this is not a request for quote, informational pricing is encouraged. The government is not responsible for locating or securing any information, not identified in the response. Interested Parties must respond with capability statements by email to Kristen.turner@usda.gov on or before September 4, 2019 at 3:00 PM Central Standard Time. Notice of Intent: Responses to this sources sought announcement will assist the Government in determining whether or not any future requirement similar to this one should be set aside for small business, made available to full and open competition, or procure through sole-source acquisition procedures. Disclaimer and Important Notes: This notice does not obligate the Government to award a contract or otherwise pay for the information provided in response. The Government reserves the right to use information provided by respondents for any purpose deemed necessary and legally appropriate. Any organization responding to this notice should ensure that its response is complete and sufficiently detailed to allow the Government to determine the organization's qualifications to perform the work. Respondents are advised that the Government is under no obligation to acknowledge receipt of the information received or provide feedback to respondents with respect to any information submitted. After a review of the responses received, a pre-solicitation synopsis and solicitation may be published in FedBizOpps. However, responses to this notice will not be considered adequate responses to a solicitation. Confidentiality: No proprietary, classified, confidential, or sensitive information should be included in your response. The Government reserves the right to use any non-proprietary technical information in any resultant solicitation(s)..
12505B19S972749 Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service Field Research Implementation and Information Delivery Midwest Area
8/20/19, 2:32 PM