Optical Seed Sorter, Fargo, North Dakota
Closed Solicitation Posted
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- Solicitation number
- 12805B25Q0082
- 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
- 333111 Farm Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing
- PSC
- 6640 Laboratory Equipment And Supplies
- Place of performance
- Fargo, North Dakota 58102, 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, specifically the Plains Area, is seeking to procure a 32-channel optical seed sorter for its research facility in Fargo, North Dakota. The procurement is structured as a Request for Quote (RFQ) with solicitation number 12805B25Q0082, targeting the acquisition of a sophisticated seed sorting machine with advanced imaging and artificial intelligence capabilities. Potential vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and submit their electronic quotes by April 8, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. Central time. The government will use a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) evaluation method to select the winning quote, requiring vendors to demonstrate technical compliance and meet all specified requirements. Written questions about the solicitation must be submitted by April 7, 2025, at 8:00 a.m. Central, with only written submissions receiving responses.
The solicitation is exclusively set aside for small businesses within the Farm Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing sector (NAICS Code 333111), with a business size standard of 1,250 employees. The optical seed sorter will be delivered to the Edward T. Schafer Agricultural Research Center located at 1616 Albrecht Blvd N in Fargo, North Dakota, with a required performance period of 30 days after receipt of order. The equipment must feature high-resolution RGB CCD cameras, an integrated air ejector system, and artificial intelligence software capable of sorting seeds by color, shape, and size. The procurement includes installation at the research center, two days of on-site training, and a one-year warranty covering labor and parts. While no specific award value is mentioned, the government will issue a firm fixed-price purchase order to the most competitive small business quote that meets all technical specifications.
Notice text
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products prepared in accordance with the format in 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 and a written solicitation will not be issued.
Solicitation number 12805B25Q0082 is issued as a request for quote (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2025-03.
This solicitation is set-aside for Small Business. The applicable NAICS Code for this procurement is 333111, Farm Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing with a business size of 1,250 employees.
The USDA, Agricultural Research Service, Plains Area has a need to purchase an Optical Seed Sorter for Fargo, North Dakota. The Government intends to award firm fixed price purchase order.
The requirements are in further detail in the attached Requirements Documents.
RFQ 12805B25Q0082 Optical Seed Sorter for Fargo, North Dakota
Attachment 01 Specifications
PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE:
30 days after Receipt of Order
PERFORMANCE ADDRESS:
PA USDA-ARS
1616 Albrecht Blvd N
Fargo, North Dakota 58102
FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial, is applicable to this acquisition. An addendum will be included in the Combined Synopsis/Solicitation.
FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation of Offerors, is applicable to this acquisition. The Government will select the Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable quote.
In order to be considered for award, Offerors shall respond by addressing all of the requirements in the Request for Quotation (RFQ). Have an Active SAM.gov registration and complete the Representations in FAR 52.212-3 and 52.204-24; the Representation and Certification section should also be completed electronically in the System for Award Management (SAM) at www.sam.gov
FAR Clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition and no addendum has been added.
FAR Clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition and applicable clauses within 52.212-5 to this acquisition have been marked with X’s.
Other additional FAR Clauses determined by the Contracting Officer to be necessary for this acquisition and consistent with customary commercial practices have been added to this synopsis/solicitation. If they are incorporated by reference in this synopsis/solicitation, use acquisition.gov to read them in their entirety. Attached Provisions/Clauses including the Buy American Act apply to this RFQ and any subsequent award.
Offers are due April 8, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. Central and must be submitted to Contract Officer Erin M. Riffey electronically to erin.riffey@usda.gov.
For information regarding this synopsis/solicitation, please contact Erin M. Riffey electronically to erin.riffey@usda.gov. Only written submitted questions will be given a response and questions received after April 7, 2025, at 8:00 a.m. Central may not receive a response.
Failure to provide the required information in the requested format may result in quotes not being considered for award.
This notice does not obligate the Government to award a contract, nor does it obligate the Government to pay for bid/proposal preparation costs.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Attachment 1 Optical Seed Sorter Specifications.pdf | ||
| 12805B25Q0082 Combined SynSol Supplies.pdf |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Optical Seed Sorter, Fargo, North Dakota | Award Notice | |
| This notice | Solicitation |
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