Grain Inspection Equipment and Supplies - MDA - GIS

The Missouri Department of Agriculture (MDA) Grain Inspection & Warehousing division has issued a Single Feasible Source (SFS) solicitation for grain inspection equipment and supplies under contract number SFS20001736. The procurement seeks 35 distinct line items including precision sieves, sieve shakers, grain scales, sample bags, probes, samplers, testing devices, and various associated accessories with quantities ranging from 1 to 10 units per item. The solicitation covers a three-year contract period from March 6, 2020 to March 5, 2023, with two potential one-year renewal options. The bid period was open from February 7, 2020 to February 13, 2020, with the contract award scheduled for March 6, 2020. Vendors are required to provide firm, fixed pricing for the initial contract year and both subsequent renewal periods, with delivery terms specified as Free On Board Destination to various MDA Grain Inspection Services locations throughout Missouri. Technical specifications and specific part numbers are provided for each equipment item, and vendors must indicate delivery timeframes in calendar days after receipt of order for certain line items. The payment terms are set at Net 45 days.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions on vendor eligibility were mentioned in the solicitation documents. The procurement appears to be open to all vendors without preference for disadvantaged enterprises or small businesses. No information about incumbent vendors or current contractors was disclosed in the documentation. While the solicitation mentions an estimated total value, no specific budget range or award ceiling was provided in the documents. The technical contact for the solicitation is Laura Barry at the MDA office in Jefferson City, and vendors were instructed to direct any questions to her. The contract will be used to supply equipment and supplies for grain inspection services across Missouri, suggesting the primary objective is to maintain and upgrade the state's grain inspection infrastructure and testing capabilities. Vendors were required to provide detailed technical specifications, part numbers, and pricing for each requested item to ensure comprehensive and competitive responses.