Agricultural Supplies

PSC Category 87 (Agricultural Supplies) encompasses a broad range of agricultural products and materials essential for farming, research, and agricultural operations. These supplies include fertilizers, seeds, hay, animal feed, soil amendments, and other agricultural inputs. The category covers procurements for various agricultural research facilities, national wildlife refuges, research centers, and other government agricultural programs. The materials are typically used for crop production, livestock nutrition, habitat restoration, and scientific research purposes.

The federal contract awards in this category demonstrate consistent procurement activity across multiple agricultural research and management institutions. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Research Service emerges as the primary funding agency, with contracts ranging from $42,000 to potentially $395,088 annually. Most awards are structured as firm-fixed-price contracts with base periods of 12 months and optional extension years. Procurements are predominantly set aside for small businesses, particularly under NAICS codes related to hay farming, animal food manufacturing, and crop production. Common performance locations include research centers in Nebraska, Iowa, Missouri, and Wisconsin, with contractors typically being regional agricultural suppliers and specialized agricultural product manufacturers.

Recent federal contract opportunities in PSC Category 87 reflect diverse agricultural supply requirements across multiple government agencies. The U.S. Department of Agriculture, Fish and Wildlife Service, and Veterans Affairs have solicited a wide range of agricultural supplies, including corn and soybean seeds, fertilizers, hay, animal feed, seedlings, and specialized growing media. Quantities range from 200 to 5,800 units, with delivery locations spanning from Clay Center, Nebraska to Seattle, Washington. Solicitations frequently employ Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) evaluation methodologies and emphasize specific technical requirements such as nutritional content, seed purity, and germination rates. Most opportunities are set aside for small businesses and include detailed specifications to ensure precise agricultural research and management needs are met.