Attachment 2 - Corn planting Scope of Work.pdf
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- PLANTING SEED CORN ON USDA FIELDS
- Solicitation number
- 1165548
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This is a Statement of Work (SOW) for a seed corn planting project at the USDA National Animal Disease Center (NADC) Animal Resources Unit in Ames, Iowa. The contractor is responsible for planting seed corn on government-owned land that will be harvested as corn silage for the NADC dairy herd feeding program. The contractor must supply all equipment, supplies, fuel, and labor, including tractor(s), planter, and personnel. Planting specifications include a row width of 30 inches, a consistent planting population of 35,000 seeds per acre, a planting depth of 2 inches with consistent seed-to-soil contact, and regular planter depth checks—particularly when changing fields. The contractor must adjust down pressure based on soil moisture and texture to ensure even spacing and depth. The government will furnish the seed corn.
Performance is scheduled between April 15, 2026 and May 15, 2026, with planting required to commence within four business days of a request by the USDA procurement officer or NADC Farm Manager. The work location is 1920 Dayton Avenue, Ames, Iowa 50010. Contractors must provide documented evidence of previous direct experience providing equivalent service, and any subcontractors must also provide documented evidence of capability and appropriate equipment. All personnel must comply with facility security requirements, including presenting government-issued photo identification at the visitor gate and wearing an issued visitor's badge at all times on the premises. The evaluation factors are technical acceptability, delivery, and price. The technical point of contact is Stephen Sterle at Stephen.sterle@usda.gov, 515-337-7248, or 515-239-7196.
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Statement of Work (SOW) Project: Plant Seed Corn
GENERAL INFORMATION
1.0 Scope of Work: Contractor to plant seed corn that will be harvested as corn for use in feeding research animals at the National Animal Disease Center (NADC). Vendor will be required to supervise all areas of the operation in which they are responsible.
2.0 Background: The mission of the USDA - National Animal Disease Center (NADC) -
Animal Resources Unit (ARU) in Ames, Iowa is to provide animal care and support services for internal users that rely on animals and animal products for research, testing, and training.
The NADC - ARU has a requirement for planting corn on Government owned land for corn silage. NADC has corn plots on-site which the contractor will plant corn as designated by the ARU Farm Manager. The corn silage is an integral part of the NADC feeding program for our Dairy herd.
CONTRACTOR REQUIREMENTS
3.0 Technical Requirements/Tasks:
Contractor shall be responsible for supervising all operations under their responsibility. This would include the maintenance and safety of all contractor owned equipment and supplies in addition to personnel safety.
Contractor responsibilities to include:
- supply all equipment and supplies required to accomplish planting activity to include tractor(s), planter, fuel and labor for all the contractor supplied equipment
- plant seed corn to fields as designated by ARU Farm Manager.
- planting row width of 30”
- consistent even planting population of 35,000 seeds per acre
- ensure consistent seed planting depth of 2 inches
- ensure consistent seed-to-soil contact and check planter depth regularly, especially when changing fields prioritizing even spacing and depth
- adjust down pressure based on soil moisture and texture
Contractor must provide evidence of previous direct experience providing equivalent service. Any sub-contractors involved in planting activities must also have documented evidence of ability and equipment to perform required service to meet the requirements of this solicitation based on the specifications outlined. Documented evidence must be included in the quote submitted for consideration.
4.0 Government Furnished: The NADC will supply seed corn required.
5.0 Period of Performance:
Planting to occur between April 15, 2026 to May 15, 2026.
NOTE: Weather may affect planting dates. Planting must commence within 4 business days of request by USDA procurement officer or NADC Farm Manager.
6.0 Place of Performance:
1920 Dayton Ave, Ames IA 50010
7.0 Security:
Admission to Property:
The following rules and regulations apply to all property at the NCAH, Ames, Iowa, under the custody of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and to all persons entering on such property. The campus is closed to the general public. Admission to the facility is restricted to authorized persons and approved visitors. No pets or weapons of any kind are allowed on premises.
Upon entry, visitors:
1. Will be required to present Government or other identifying credentials to the Officer at the Visitor Gate (photo driver’s license, passport, or other official photo identification).
2. Will be issued a visitor’s badge and must wear and display the badge at all times while visiting the facilities.
8.0 Evaluation Factors: Technical acceptability, delivery, price
9.0 Technical Point of Contact:
Stephen Sterle Stephen.sterle@usda.gov 515-337-7248 515-239-7196 mailto:Stephen.sterle@usda.gov
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