#2 or Better USDA Grade Yellow Feed Corn

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for the purchase of yellow corn, USDA Grade #2 or better. The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service (ARS) requires a total of 120 tons to be delivered to the Headquarters facility in Dubois, Idaho, and another 120 tons to be delivered to the Mud Lake facility in Mud Lake, Idaho.

• Product: Yellow Corn, USDA Grade #2 or better.

• Quantity: 120 tons for Dubois, ID; 120 tons for Mud Lake, ID.

• Delivery: Strict accordance with the attached Specifications (Attachment 2).

• Delivery Date: All items required by August 14, 2026. Early deliveries are accepted.

• F.O.B. Point: Destination is requested for all deliverables.

• Award Type: Anticipated single award.

• Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price.

• Submission: Quotations must be submitted electronically via email to monte.jordan@usda.gov by Monday, June 29, 2026, no later than 3:00 p.m. Central Time. Include Solicitation Number 1232SA26Q0722 in the subject line.

• Evaluation Criteria: Award will be made to the offeror representing the best value to the Government, evaluated on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) basis.

  • Price: Must include pricing for all CLINs as detailed in Attachment 3 (Price Schedule of Line Items). Quotations will be evaluated for fairness and reasonableness.
  • Technical Acceptability: Assesses the offeror's ability to meet schedule requirements and understand all SOW requirements.
  • Past Performance: Government may review references, past contracts, and CPARS.

• Quotation Acceptance Period: Offerors must hold prices firm for 60 calendar days.

• Not specified in this document, but various FAR clauses related to small business concerns are incorporated by reference.

• Attachments: Key documents include Attachment 1 (Terms and Conditions), Attachment 2 (Specifications), and Attachment 3 (Price Schedule of Line Items).

• Clauses: Numerous FAR and AGAR clauses are incorporated by reference, including those related to commercial products/services, terms and conditions, and specific government requirements (e.g., DEI, Unenforceable Supplier Terms).

• Questions: Due by June 23, 2026, 12:00 PM Central Time via email to monte.jordan@usda.gov.

• Protest Procedures: USDA has a two-tier protest resolution process outlined in the document.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document outlines the specifications for the purchase of yellow feed corn by the USDA Agricultural Research Service, U.S. Sheep Experiment Station. The requirement is for a total of 240 tons of #2 or better yellow corn to be delivered to two locations: the Headquarters facility in Dubois, Idaho, and the Mud Lake facility in Idaho.

• Corn Quality: #2 or better USDA Grade yellow corn with a maximum moisture content of 14%. The corn must be free of contaminants such as insects, insect damage, mold/grain rot, and rot residue. It should contain minimal dust, cracked kernels, and foreign material per USDA Standards § 810.404. Loads not meeting these criteria may be rejected.

• Unloading: Unloading must be done using bottom dump Ag hoppers; no lifting or commodity hoppers are required. Estimated unloading time is 0.5 to 1 hour per truckload.

• Delivery Quantities: 120 tons to Dubois and 130 tons to Mud Lake.

• Delivery Deadline: All deliveries must be completed no later than August 14, 2026.

• Delivery Locations:

  • Headquarters facility, Dubois, ID (4 miles north of Dubois on I-15, Exit 172, then 2 miles east).
  • Mud Lake Feedlot, ID (2 miles west of Mud Lake on Highway 33). Prior notice is required for gate access and unloading assistance at Mud Lake.

• Delivery Hours: Monday - Thursday, 7:00 am to 2:30 pm. No deliveries after 2:30 PM. No deliveries on Fridays.

• Notice: A minimum of 72 hours' notice is required for each delivery.

• Documentation: A weigh slip from a certified scale showing tare and gross weight must accompany each delivery.

• Quantity Variance: Up to 3% less than the ordered amount is acceptable. The contractor is responsible for removing any excess amounts.

This document does not contain specific submission instructions or evaluation criteria, as it appears to be a specifications attachment rather than a full solicitation package. Bidders should refer to the main solicitation for these details.

No specific set-aside or eligibility requirements are mentioned in this document.

This document focuses solely on the specifications and delivery requirements for the yellow feed corn.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is Attachment 3, a "Quotation Pricing Sheet" for Solicitation Number 1232SA26Q0722. It is used by offerors to provide pricing for the required goods and services.

• Requirement: Purchase and delivery of 120 tons of #2 or better USDA Grade Yellow Corn to two separate USDA facilities (Dubois, ID Headquarters Facility and Mud Lake, ID Facility).
• Period of Performance (POP): July 6, 2026 - August 14, 2026.
• Contracting Office: USDA, ARS, Contracting Operations Branch/Acquisition and Property Division.
• Quotation Due Date: No later than 03:00 pm CDT on June 29, 2026.
• Line Item Contracts (CLINs):
  • CLIN 0001: Purchase and delivery of 120 tons of corn to Dubois, ID.
  • CLIN 0002: Purchase and delivery of 120 tons of corn to Mud Lake, ID.
• Offeror Information: Fields are provided for Offeror Name, Address, Unique Entity ID, CAGE Code, Business Size, Point of Contact, Phone, and Email.
• Amendments: A section to acknowledge receipt of any amendments to the solicitation.
• Agreement: Offerors must agree to all terms and conditions and hold prices firm for 60 calendar days.

Bidders must complete this pricing sheet to submit a quotation for the corn purchase. It requires detailed information about the offeror and specific pricing for each CLIN. The due date and POP are critical for determining bid eligibility and planning. Offerors must also acknowledge any amendments issued.