Project Information

Bid Title

1232SA26Q1190 – Combination Synopsis/Solicitation for a Seed Counting Carousel USDA-ARS-MWD Ames IA

Issuing Agency

AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF

Location

Iowa

Published Date

Jul 31, 2026

Closing Date

Aug 17, 2026

Government Level

Federal

Status

Closed

Ref. #

1232SA26Q1190

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Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

Project Description

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Notice ID

1232SA26Q1190

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AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF

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AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICE

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General Information

• Contract Opportunity Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Original)
• Original Published Date: Jul 31, 2026 10:08 am CDT
• Original Date Offers Due: Aug 17, 2026 01:00 pm CDT
• Inactive Policy: 15 days after date offers due
• Original Inactive Date: Sep 01, 2026
• Initiative:
  • None

Classification

• Original Set Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
• Product Service Code: 3720 - HARVESTING EQUIPMENT
• NAICS Code:
  • 333111 - Farm Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing
• Place of Performance:
  Ames , IA 50011
  USA

Description

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Quotations are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.

Solicitation number 1232SA26Q1190 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for The Germplasm Enhancement of Maize Project travels across the state of Iowa conducting maize breeding research. This seed counting carousel will be utilized to count yield trial location entries. The specific requirements for the carousel include compatibility with current planting equipment.

Requirement is subject to Buy American

FAR Clause 52.225-1 Buy American – Supplies (Sep 205) and FAR Provision in full text 52.225-2 Buy American Certificate (Sep 2025) is incorporated into this solicitation. FAILURE TO COMPLETE FAR PROVISION 52.225-2 BUY AMERICAN CERTIFICATE WILL RESULT IN YOUR QUOTATION NOT BEING CONSIDERED FOR AWARD.

This acquisition is set-aside for small business concerns. The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 333111 The small business size standard is 1,250 employees This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency.

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Contact Information

Contracting Office Address

• 5601 SUNNYSIDE AVENUE
• BELTSVILLE , MD 20705
• USA

Primary Point of Contact

• Theodore Blume
• Theodore.Blume@usda.gov

Secondary Point of Contact

History

• Jul 31, 2026 10:08 am CDTCombined Synopsis/Solicitation (Original)

Commodity Codes

• FSC 37Agricultural Machinery and Equipment

• NAICS 333111Farm Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing

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