Programmable Seed Counter Compatible with Almaco Powerplant
Closed Solicitation Posted
This opportunity was awarded. See the award notice from .
- Solicitation number
- 1232SA25Q0156
- Agency
- Agricultural Research Service Department of Agriculture
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- Total Small Business
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 334516 Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
- PSC
- 6640 Laboratory Equipment And Supplies
- Place of performance
- Ames, Iowa 50011, United States
- Points of contact
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- Brian Brusky brian.brusky@usda.gov (608) 215-2837
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service is seeking to procure one programmable seed counter that is compatible with their existing Almaco PowerPlant carousel system for their Germplasm Enhancement of Maize Project. The seed counter must meet specific technical specifications including the ability to count up to 100 seeds per second, match source and packet IDs, and operate on 120V 15A AC power while maintaining full compatibility with the Almaco Carousel and PowerPlant system. The evaluation will follow a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) methodology, first assessing technical capability on a pass/fail basis and past performance before considering price. Vendors must have active SAM.gov registration and complete required representations and certifications while demonstrating relevant experience with seed counters in their technical package. All questions regarding this solicitation must be submitted in writing by June 13, 2025 at 3:00 PM Central Time, with quotes due by June 20, 2025 at 5:00 PM Central Time to brian.brusky@usda.gov.
This procurement is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside under NAICS code 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing) with a small business size standard of 1,000 employees. The solicitation document does not identify any current incumbents or potential contractors for this requirement. While no specific contract value or budget range is disclosed in the solicitation materials, the procurement involves a single unit of specialized laboratory equipment. The seed counter must be delivered within 60 days after contract award to the MWA Plant Introduction Research facility located at 716 Farmhouse Lane G212 Agronomy Hall, Iowa State University in Ames, Iowa 50011. The delivery terms are specified as FOB Destination, meaning the contractor will be responsible for transportation costs and risk of loss until the equipment reaches the designated delivery location.
Notice text
COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the procedures contained in FAR Part 12.6, Acquisition of Commercial Items, and FAR Part 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures, 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.
The solicitation number is 1232SA25Q0156 and is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ).
The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) Number 2025-03 dated 01/17/2025.
This solicitation is issued as Total Small Business. The associated NAICS code is 334516 the small business size standard is 1,000.
List CLINS, item descriptions, quantities and units of measure:
1 ea. - Programmable seed Counter compatible with Almaco Powerplant carousel
Description/Statement of Work/Specification:
SEE ATTACHED SOW OR REQUIREMENT
Date(s) and place(s) of delivery and acceptance:
60 Days after the award and delivered to
MWA PLANT INTRODUCTION RESEARCH
716 FARMHOUSE LANE
G212 AGRONOMY HALL, IOWA STATE UNIV
AMES, IA 50011
This requirement shall be FOB Destination.
FAR Provision 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial, is incorporated by reference and applies to this acquisition. Please see the attached RFQ terms and conditions for the submission requirements and its addendum.
Evaluation:
For the evaluation criteria, please see the attached RFQ terms and conditions.
Quoters are required to complete in full FAR Provision 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items (DEVIATION), with their quote online at SAM: www.sam.gov. A quoter must state in their quote if they completed FAR 52.212-3 online and that is it up-to-date and valid. See the attached RFQ terms and conditions for more requirements.
System updates may lag policy updates. The System for Award Management (SAM) may continue to require entities to complete representations based on provisions that are not included in agency solicitations, including 52.223-22, Public Disclosure of Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Reduction Goals—Representation, and paragraph (t) of 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications—Commercial Products and Commercial Services. Agencies will not consider or use these representations. Entities are not required to, nor are they able to, update their entity registration to remove these representations in SAM
FAR Clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. Please see the attached RFQ terms and conditions for its Addendum.
FAR Clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items (DEVIATION), is incorporated and applies to this acquisition. Please see the attached RFQ terms and conditions that are applicable to the acquisition.
There are no additional contract requirement(s) or terms and conditions (such as contract financing arrangements or warranty requirements) determined by the contracting officer to be necessary for this acquisition and consistent with customary commercial practices.
Date, time and place quotes are due.
Quotes are due by 6/20/2025 at 5:00pm Central Time.
Submit quotes to the following e-mail address(es), by the quote due date and time:
brian.brusky@usda.gov
Late quotes after the established deadline may be considered only if it is in the government’s best interest and if it will not unduly delay award.
All questions regarding this solicitation shall be submitted in writing to Brian Brusky at brian.brusky@usda.gov no later than 6/13/2025 3:00pm Central Time.
Attachments
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| SOW.pdf | ||
| Provisions and Clauses.pdf |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Programmable Seed Counter Compatible with Almaco Powerplant | Award Notice | |
| Programmable Seed Counter Compatible with Almaco Powerplant | Solicitation |
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