Alfalfa and Wheat Fertilizer
Overview
Buyer
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PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Research Service is soliciting quotes for the procurement and delivery of Alfalfa and Wheat Fertilizer for its farm in Prairie du Sac, WI. This is a Firm-Fixed Price requirement issued as a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Quotations are due by February 27, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contractor will supply and deliver specific fertilizer blends for approximately 330 acres of alfalfa and 75 acres of wheat. Key requirements include:
- Alfalfa Blends: Potash (0-0-60), Gypsum (0-0-0-21CA-17S), and Boron (14.3%) for spring and summer applications.
- Wheat Blends: Urea (46-0-0), Potash (0-0-60), and Ammonium sulfate (28-0-0-21) for spring application.
- Logistics: Delivery must be made via a fertilizer auger truck capable of filling a 12-foot high pull-type airflow spreader within 24 hours of an order.
- Expertise: Vendors must specialize or have documented experience in custom fertilizer mixing.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm-Fixed Price
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business (NAICS 325314)
- Response Due: February 27, 2026, at 1:00 PM MT
- Performance Period: Deliveries are scheduled between March 15 – April 30 and July 20 – August 15, 2026, depending on weather conditions.
Evaluation
Award will be made to the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) offer. Evaluation factors include the capability to meet the Statement of Work requirements and total price, which must include delivery charges and applicable tonnage taxes.
Additional Notes
Quotes must be submitted electronically to Frank Palmer at frank.palmer@usda.gov. Vendors must be active in SAM.gov to be eligible for award. Early deliveries will not be accepted.