NIGP 94472: Rice Farming

NIGP 94472 Rice Farming, an Item code, encompasses agricultural services and support activities that state and local governments and public universities procure to sustain rice production operations and research. The scope of work reflects university and agricultural extension operations, including research support, agronomic services, and operational assistance tied to rice cultivation and related agricultural programs.

Texas A&M University's Administrative Services Procurement Office issued Invitation to Bid #AG-RSCH-ITB-6575 on behalf of Texas A&M AgriLife Research, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, Texas A&M Forest Service, College of Agriculture & Life Sciences, and Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory seeking comprehensive rice and agricultural services to support research and extension operations. The bid deadline was April 21, 2026, at 3:00 P.M. Central Time, with questions due February 25, 2026, at 3:00 P.M. Central Time. Submissions occur through the AggieBid electronic platform; vendors must register early to avoid technical delays. Contact Tucker Hall, Buyer I, at 979-321-5340 or tucker.hall@ag.tamu.edu for questions. The posting does not disclose set-aside designations, organizational-type restrictions, disadvantaged enterprise preferences, incumbent information, technology requirements, pricing terms, contract duration, or estimated award values. Prospective bidders must monitor AggieBid for addenda and modifications to ensure access to current requirements.