Corn Fertilizer

The Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service is soliciting quotations for corn fertilizer delivery services through Request for Quotation (RFQ) number 1232SA26Q0121. The procurement involves two distinct fertilizer deliveries to support corn production at a research farm: 2,400 gallons of Till-It Gold Zone Ultra starter fertilizer (6-24-6 formula with boron and chelated zinc) to be delivered between April 15 and May 30, 2026, and 8,670 gallons of 32% liquid urea-ammonium nitrate plus 981 gallons of ammonium thiosulfate to be delivered between May 30 and July 15, 2026. Vendors must demonstrate specialization or substantial experience in starter fertilizer mixing and tender trailer delivery services with pump and 2-inch hose capability. Award will be made to the lowest-priced technically acceptable quotation based on two evaluation criteria: vendor capability to meet Statement of Work requirements and price. Quotations must be submitted electronically to frank.palmer@usda.gov no later than 10:00 a.m. Mountain Time on January 27, 2026, with all vendors required to be active and registered in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) at time of submission and award.

This acquisition is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside, restricting eligibility to small business concerns with a maximum of 550 employees under NAICS code 325314. No incumbent contractor or estimated award value is identified in the solicitation documents. The contractor must deliver products to S8822 Sunset Drive, Prairie du Sac, Wisconsin 53578 on an F.O.B. Destination basis, with early deliveries not permitted and the farm providing three business days' notice before required delivery dates. Quoted pricing must include delivery charges and applicable tonnage tax, and the contractor must allow farm personnel to use the tender trailer while starter fertilizer is being loaded. All quotations must be submitted on company letterhead, clearly reference the solicitation number, specify unit prices and total prices, and remain valid for at least 60 days after receipt.