Corn Silage Harvest - Ames, IA
Closed Solicitation Posted
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- Solicitation number
- 1232SA25Q0100
- Agency
- Agricultural Research Service Department of Agriculture
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 115113 Crop Harvesting, Primarily by Machine
- Place of performance
- Ames, Iowa 50010, United States
- Points of contact
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- Melissa Santos melissa.santos@usda.gov (504) 286-4428
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The USDA Agricultural Research Service is seeking corn silage harvesting services for their National Animal Disease Center facility in Ames, Iowa under solicitation number 1232SA25Q0100. The contractor must provide comprehensive corn silage harvesting services including chopping and bagging up to 1,400 tons of corn from government-owned fields using specialized equipment such as a 3-row silage chopper with kernel processor. Technical requirements include maintaining specific silage moisture content between 62-70%, achieving consistent particle size of 3/8 inch, proper packing to eliminate air pockets, and accurate documentation of load weights. The contract will be evaluated using lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA) criteria, considering technical capability, price including shipping, and satisfactory past performance. Questions regarding the solicitation are due by 3:00 PM CDT on July 21, 2025, with quotes due no later than 4:00 PM CDT on July 29, 2025.
This opportunity does not include any set-aside designations and is open to all qualified contractors registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). No incumbent contractors or current service providers are identified in the solicitation materials. While specific award values are not disclosed, the scope involves harvesting up to 1,400 tons of corn silage over a three-month performance period from August through October 2025. The work will be performed at the USDA ARS facility located at 1920 Dayton Ave, Ames, Iowa 50010, with services to be delivered F.O.B. destination. The government anticipates awarding a firm fixed price contract and will provide a tractor/skid loader for cleaning silage spills and assistance with equipment operation as needed.
Notice text
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Update #2 · Latest ·
Amendment 1: Section 3.0 Technical Requirements/Tasks revised
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested, and a written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation number 1232SA25Q0100 is issued as a request for quote (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2025-02. The associated NAICS code is 115113 (Crop Harvesting, Primarily by Machine).
This acquisition is for the following item as identified in the Line Item Number(s):
0001) Corn Silage Harvest
Specifications: See attached Statement of Work.
The Contractor shall provide all items F.O.B. destination. Location of the Government site is USDA ARS 1920 Dayton Ave. Ames, IA 50010 and will be identified in the contract. The Government anticipates award of a Firm Fixed Price contract.
Quoters responding to this announcement shall submit their quote in accordance with FAR 52.212-1. Submission of quote shall include the following: (1) Technical Capability and (2) Price .
All responses shall be submitted electronically to melissa.santos@usda.gov.
The basis for award is lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA). "LPTA" means the best value is expected to result from selection of the technically acceptable quote with the lowest evaluated price. Pursuant to FAR 52.212- 2, the criteria for evaluation are: (1) Technical Capability and (2) Price (to include shipping) and must also have satisfactory Past Performance. The lowest priced quote will first be evaluated for technical acceptability in accordance with the minimum specifications identified. If determined not technically acceptable, it will be removed from competition and the next lowest priced quote will be evaluated for technical acceptability. This will continue until the lowest price quote is determined technically acceptable. Once the lowest priced quote is determined technically acceptable, then a determination of responsibility will be completed. If found responsible, evaluations will be closed and award will be made.
INSPECTON AND ACCEPTANCE TERMS: Services will be inspected by the technical representative and accepted at destination. Period of performance is August 2025 through October 2025.
See attached Clauses and Provisions document for the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and the Department of Agriculture Acquisition Regulation (AGAR) provisions and clauses that apply to this acquisition.
To be eligible for an award, all contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). A contractor can contact SAM by calling 1- 866-606-8220 or e-mail at www.sam.gov. NO EXCEPTIONS. All invoices shall be submitted electronically.
Quotes must be received no later than 4:00 PM Central Daylight Time (CDT) on July 29, 2025.
Questions in regards to this combined synopsis/solicitation are due no later than 3:00 PM CDT on July 21, 2025. Answers to any questions received by that time will be posted as an amendment to this combined synopsis/solicitation.
Update #1 ·
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested, and a written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation number 1232SA25Q0100 is issued as a request for quote (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2025-02. The associated NAICS code is 115113 (Crop Harvesting, Primarily by Machine).
This acquisition is for the following item as identified in the Line Item Number(s):
0001) Corn Silage Harvest
Specifications: See attached Statement of Work.
The Contractor shall provide all items F.O.B. destination. Location of the Government site is USDA ARS 1920 Dayton Ave. Ames, IA 50010 and will be identified in the contract. The Government anticipates award of a Firm Fixed Price contract.
Quoters responding to this announcement shall submit their quote in accordance with FAR 52.212-1. Submission of quote shall include the following: (1) Technical Capability and (2) Price .
All responses shall be submitted electronically to melissa.santos@usda.gov.
The basis for award is lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA). "LPTA" means the best value is expected to result from selection of the technically acceptable quote with the lowest evaluated price. Pursuant to FAR 52.212- 2, the criteria for evaluation are: (1) Technical Capability and (2) Price (to include shipping) and must also have satisfactory Past Performance. The lowest priced quote will first be evaluated for technical acceptability in accordance with the minimum specifications identified. If determined not technically acceptable, it will be removed from competition and the next lowest priced quote will be evaluated for technical acceptability. This will continue until the lowest price quote is determined technically acceptable. Once the lowest priced quote is determined technically acceptable, then a determination of responsibility will be completed. If found responsible, evaluations will be closed and award will be made.
INSPECTON AND ACCEPTANCE TERMS: Services will be inspected by the technical representative and accepted at destination. Period of performance is August 2025 through October 2025.
See attached Clauses and Provisions document for the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and the Department of Agriculture Acquisition Regulation (AGAR) provisions and clauses that apply to this acquisition.
To be eligible for an award, all contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). A contractor can contact SAM by calling 1- 866-606-8220 or e-mail at www.sam.gov. NO EXCEPTIONS. All invoices shall be submitted electronically.
Quotes must be received no later than 4:00 PM Central Daylight Time (CDT) on July 29, 2025.
Questions in regards to this combined synopsis/solicitation are due no later than 3:00 PM CDT on July 21, 2025. Answers to any questions received by that time will be posted as an amendment to this combined synopsis/solicitation.
Attachments
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| SOW 1232SA25Q0100 updated.pdf | ||
| Clauses and Provisions 1232SA25Q0100_updated.pdf | ||
| SOW 1232SA25Q0100.pdf | ||
| Wage Determination 1232SA25Q0100.pdf |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Corn Silage Harvest - Ames, IA | Award Notice | |
| Corn Silage Harvest - Ames, IA | Solicitation |
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