Winter Nursery Services for NC Germplasm Enhancement for Maize Project
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- 1232SA25Q0799
- Agency
-
Agricultural Research Service
Department of Agriculture
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 111421 Nursery and Tree Production
- Place of performance
- Raleigh, North Carolina 27695, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The United States Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service is seeking winter nursery services for their North Carolina Germplasm Enhancement for Maize Project through solicitation number 1232SA25Q0799. The procurement involves comprehensive maize germplasm production services including land preparation, planting, monitoring, pest control, pollination, irrigation, fertilization, harvesting, drying, and seed preparation for 240 nursery rows of varying lengths and breeding configurations. The project is classified under NAICS code 111421 (Nursery and Tree Production) with a small business size standard of $3.25 million, and the government anticipates awarding a Firm Fixed Price contract. Vendors must submit both technical specifications demonstrating their ability to meet Statement of Work minimum standards and pricing quotations, with evaluation using the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) method starting with the lowest-priced submission. The solicitation was posted on September 11, 2025, with quotes due by September 26, 2025, and vendors are strongly encouraged to attend a site visit to better understand work requirements.
This opportunity does not utilize any set-aside designation and is open to all qualified contractors who are registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). While no specific budget range or award value is provided in the solicitation documents, the procurement falls under the small business size standard of $3.25 million for the associated NAICS code. The contract will span a 450-day performance period covering the fall 2025 through spring 2026 timeframe for off-season nursery production needs. The work will primarily be performed in Hawaii for the winter nursery operations, though the contracting office is located in Raleigh, North Carolina. Vendors must submit their responses electronically to lynn.hults@usda.gov, providing separate technical proposals and pricing quotations as specified in the service provisions.
Notice text
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 1232SA25Q0799 is issued as a request for quote (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2022-03. The associated NAICS code is 111421 (Nursery and Tree Production) with a small business size standard of $3.25 Million.
USDA, ARS, PSR
3420 Garden Hall
100 Derieux Place
Raleigh, NC 27607
Is looking for procurement of the Winter Nursery Services for NC Germplasm Enhancement for Maize Project which fits with the associated Statement of Work / Specifications.
The Government anticipates award of a Firm Fixed Price contract.
Each quote must show a breakdown giving price of each element, provide descriptive literature or information showing that the quoted services meet all parts of the Statement of Work.
Vendors responding to this announcement shall submit their quote in accordance with FAR 52.212-2. The Government anticipates award of a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible quoter whose quote conforms to the RFQ and specifications using Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) to the Government in accordance with FAR 13.106-2(b)(3) considering two major areas: technical acceptance and price. Quotes will be evaluated by performing a technical and price evaluation (LPTA) in accordance with FAR 13.106-2(b)(3). Submission of quote shall include the following: (1) Technical Specifications and (2) Price (to include shipping).
The Technical aspects will be evaluated based on the ability to meet the minimum standards in the Statement of Work (SOW). The Quotations will be evaluated started at the lowest price first. If the lowest is not acceptable then the next lowest will be evaluated.
Technically Acceptable; Quote clearly meets the minimum requirements of the SOW.
Technically Unacceptable; Quote does not meet the minimum requirements of the SOW.
Electronic submissions are preferred. Please email all quotes to lynn.hults@usda.gov.
NO LATE QUOTES WILL BE ACCEPTED.
INSPECTON AND ACCEPTANCE TERMS: Supplies will be inspected by requiring office's technical representative and accepted at destination.
The Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and the Department of Agriculture Acquisition Regulation (AGAR) provisions and clauses that apply to this acquisition are in the attached document titled Supply Provisions 1158000.
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. A UEI (Unique Entity ID) number is required in order to register. All invoices shall be submitted and paid electronically.
Quotes must be received no later than September 26, 2025, 4:00pm Central Standard Time.
Questions regarding this combined synopsis/solicitation are due no later than 3:00 PM CST on Wednesday September 24, 2025. Answers to any questions received by that time will be posted as an amendment to this combined synopsis/solicitation.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Statement of Work for Maize Winter Nursery.docx | DOCX document | |
| Wage Rates.pdf | ||
| Service Provisions 1158000.docx | DOCX document |
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