Attachment 2 - Statement of Requirements.pdf
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- Field Corn Seed - RFQ Federal contract opportunity
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- 1232SA26Q0177
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This is a Specifications document for Field Corn Seed 2026, outlining procurement requirements for the USDA. The government requires 82 total bags of field corn seed split into two varieties: 42 bags of 106-day maturity corn and 40 bags of 110-day maturity corn (with a tolerance of +/- 2 days). Each bag must contain 80,000 seeds and weigh 50 pounds. The seed must demonstrate good to excellent disease tolerance and resistance to tar spot, stalk rot, root rot, and grey leaf spot. Additionally, the seed must include above and below ground trait packages for control of corn rootworm, corn earworm, Black and Western cutworm, common stalk borer, and must incorporate non-BT seed blended in for refuge (RIB) purposes.
The seed must include dual herbicide tolerance traits for both Glyphosate ("Roundup Ready") and Glufosinate ("Liberty Link"). Regarding logistics, if the seed dealer is located within 60 miles of Beltsville, Maryland 20705, the USDA will arrange pickup. Dealers located more than 60 miles away must provide delivery to 301 Research Road, Beltsville, MD 20705. All seed must be available for pickup or delivery within 10 days of award. Deliveries are restricted to Monday through Friday between 7:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m., with the delivery point of contact to be determined at the time of award.
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| Attachment 1 - Solicitation Terms and Conditions.pdf | ||
| Attachment 3 - Quote Submission Form.pdf |
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Specifications
Field Corn Seed 2026
1.0 Specifications Description: Field Corn Seed
Variety and Quantity of Each:
Corn:
1. 42 Bags – 106 day maturity (+/- 2 days) (80,000 seeds per bag, @ 50 pounds per bag)
2. 40 Bags – 110 day maturity (+/- 2 days) (80,000 seeds per bag, @ 50 pounds per bag)
The awarded item is required to meet or exceed the following agronomic characteristics.
These characteristics are to include disease tolerance and resistance, relative maturity dates, and herbicide tolerance.
1. Good to excellent disease tolerance and resistance to tar spot, stalk rot, root rot, grey leaf spot
2. Seed should include above and below ground trait package for control of corn rootworm, corn earworm, Black and Western cutworm, common stalk borer, and non-BT seed blended in for refuge (RIB).
3. Relative maturity date of 106 day and 110 day (+/- 2 days)
4. Must include herbicide trait package for both Glyphosate (“Roundup Ready”) and
Glufosinate (“Liberty Link”) tolerance.
2.0 Location Pickup/Delivery Requirements:
If seed dealer is located within 60 miles of Beltsville, MD 20705 then pick up will be performed by USDA staff. If seed dealer is further than 60 miles from Beltsville, MD 20705 then delivery shall be provided by the dealer. Corn seed must be available for pickup or shipped to the Beltsville Facility within 10 days of award.
Place of Delivery (if outside pickup range):
301 Research Road, Beltsville MD 20705
Deliveries must be made between M-F 7:00am-3:30pm
Delivery Point of Contact: TBD at award.
| Variety and Quantity of Each: Corn: |
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