Fertilizer for Crop Production in Clay Center, NE
Closed Solicitation Posted
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- Solicitation number
- 12805B25Q0085
- Agency
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Plains Area
Field Research Implementation and Information Delivery, Department of Agriculture
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- Total Small Business
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 325311 Nitrogenous Fertilizer Manufacturing
- PSC
- 8720 Fertilizers
- Place of performance
- Clay Center, Nebraska 68933, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Research Service Plains Area is seeking fertilizer supplies for crop production at the Roman L. Hruska U.S. Meat Animal Research Center in Clay Center, Nebraska. The solicitation is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ #12805B25Q0085) for various fertilizer types to support research animal feed production in fiscal year 2025. Vendors must submit a comprehensive quote package including a transmittal summary letter, signed amendments, detailed pricing documentation, and manufacturer authorization on company letterhead. The government will utilize a lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA) evaluation methodology to select a contractor, with quotes being comparatively assessed to determine the most advantageous offer. All documentation must be submitted via email to Brian Workman by 1700 ET on January 22, 2025, with quotes required to remain valid for at least 60 days after receipt.
The contract opportunity is a 100% small business set-aside under NAICS code 325311, with a size standard of 1,050 employees. The procurement involves five specific fertilizer types, including 155 tons of Urea (46-0-0), 600 tons of Urea Ammonium Nitrate (32-0-0), 530 tons of UAN with ATS, 83 tons of Ammonium polyphosphate solution, and 150 tons of Monoammonium Phosphate. Deliveries will be made to the research center at 844 Road 313 in Clay Center, Nebraska, with application periods ranging from January through October 2025, dependent on weather conditions. The government intends to award a firm-fixed-price purchase order, with quantities for some UAN items potentially varying by 20%. No third-party or pass-through offers will be accepted, and vendors must provide proof of being an authorized manufacturer or direct vendor.
Notice text
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial item prepared in accordance with the format in FAR subpart 12.6 and FAR Part 13, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested. The solicitation number is 12805B25Q0085 and is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). This solicitation document incorporates those provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2025-02.
The associated NAICS Code is 325311 and the Small Business Size Standard is 1,050 employees and is set-aside 100% for small business.
The USDA, Agricultural Research Service, Plains Area, requires various types and amounts of fertilizer for the Clay Center, Nebraska location. See attachment one (1) for quantities.
The Government intends to award a firm fixed price purchase order.
The requirements are further detailed in Attachment 1 – Specifications
The DELIVERY ADDRESS is:
USMARC
844 Road 313
Clay Center NE 68933
DOCUMENTS TO BE INCLUDED IN QUOTE:
1) Transmittal Summary Letter. A summary cover letter to the submission should provide at a minimum the following (i) Identification of the Point of Contact, current phone number, and email address. (ii) Active Sam UEI Number and CAGE Code, (iii) A list of the submission package contents.
2) Acknowledgment of any and all amendments by submitting signed SF-30’s (one for each amendment) and completing blocks 15a, b, and c on each form.
3) Quote pricing document. Document shall provide detailed pricing breakout of all priced elements of the offer. This should include all facets of cost. This offer must be valid for at least 60 days after receipt of quote.
4) Authorized Vender or Manufacturer verification. Provide verification document as an authorized vendor or manufacturer on company letterhead. No third party or pass-through offers will be accepted.
FAR clauses 52.212-1, 52.212-2, 52.212-3, 52.212-4 and 52.212-5 (and any addenda to those clauses) are included in the attached document. Additionally, other contract requirements and terms/conditions can be located in the same document.
Any amendment and documents related to this procurement will be available electronically at the Government Point of Entry (sam.gov).
The Government anticipates award of a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose quote conforms to the specifications that will be the most advantageous to the Government in accordance with FAR 13.106-2. Quotes will be evaluated by performing a comparative evaluation in accordance with FAR 13.106-2(b)(3) to determine which quote meets the lowest price technically acceptable evaluation methodology.
For information regarding this synopsis/solicitation, please contact Mr. Brian Workman at brian.workman@usda.gov. Only written submitted questions will be given a response. They will be answered via a Questions from Industry posting to sam.gov. Due to USDA-ARS operating remotely, Mr. Workman is only available via email.
Offerors shall submit required documents via email directly to Brian.Workman@usda.gov NLT 1700 ET, January 22, 2025.
Notice to Offeror(s): The Government reserves the right to cancel this solicitation, either before or after the closing date. In the event the Government cancels this solicitation, the Government has no obligation to reimburse an offeror for any costs incurred.
Failure to provide the required information in the requested format may result in quotes not being considered for award.
Attached Provisions/Clauses apply to this RFQ and any subsequent award.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Attachment 1 - Specifications.pdf | ||
| Combined Synopsis Solicitation.pdf |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Fertilizer for Crop Production in Clay Center, NE | Award Notice | |
| This notice | Solicitation |
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