Brevant Soybean Seed or Equivalent for 2026 Farming Season

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for the procurement of Brevant Soybean Seed or equivalent for the USDA, ARS, NEA, Research Support Services in Beltsville, MD, for the 2026 farming season. The government intends to make one award.

• Soybeans:

  • 160 Units – 342EE (140,000 seeds per unit, bulk totes)
  • 160 Units – 402EE (140,000 seeds per unit, bulk totes)

• Specifications: Seed must meet or exceed specific agronomic characteristics including disease tolerance (white mold, SDS, iron deficiency, phytophthora), relative maturity dates (3.2-3.6 and 3.8-4.2), and herbicide tolerance (Enlist E3). Field trial performance data is required for varieties offered as 'equal'.

• Buy American Act: FAR 52.225-3 Buy American–Free Trade Agreements–Israeli Trade Act is included; one or more items are subject to Free Trade Agreements.

• Contract Type: Not explicitly stated, but implies a Firm Fixed-Price contract based on quotation requirements.

• Period of Performance: Delivery required by April 1, 2026. Early deliveries are accepted.

• Submission: Quotations must be submitted electronically via email to monte.jordan@usda.gov by March 9, 2026, 3:00 PM Central Time. Include SAM UEI Number.

• Evaluation Criteria: Lowest price technically acceptable. Price will be evaluated for fairness and reasonableness. Technical Acceptability will be rated "acceptable" or "unacceptable." Past Performance may also be considered.

• Key Deadlines:

  • Questions Due: March 4, 2026, 12:00 PM Central Time.
  • Quotations Due: March 9, 2026, 3:00 PM Central Time.

• Offer Acceptance: Prices must be held firm for 60 calendar days.

• Not specified as a small business set-aside, but various small business provisions are included.

• Attachments: Solicitation Terms and Conditions (Attachment 1), Specifications (Attachment 2), Price Quotation Sheet (Attachment 3), SAM UEI Number Request form (Attachment 4).

• Clauses: Numerous FAR and AGAR clauses are incorporated by reference and in full text, including specific requirements related to Anti-Discrimination and DEI compliance (AGAR 452.203-71) and Personal Identity Verification (AGAR 452.204-71).

• Protest Information: Details on filing agency protests with the USDA Ombudsman Program are provided.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is Attachment 4, titled "SAM Unique Entity Identification (UEI) Number Request Form Combined Synopsis Solicitation 1232SA26Q0228.pdf". It appears to be a form or template related to obtaining a SAM Unique Entity Identification (UEI) Number, Business Size, and CAGE Code, which are typically required for government contracting.

• The form includes columns for: SAM Unique Entity Identification (UEI) Number, Business Size, and CAGE Code.

This attachment is crucial for potential bidders as it indicates the type of information required for registration and participation in government contracting opportunities. Bidders will likely need to complete or provide this information as part of their registration or proposal submission process.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document outlines the specific technical specifications for soybean seed required for the 2026 growing season. It details the variety, quantity, and required characteristics of the seed.

• Seed Type: Brevant Soybean Seed or Equivalent.
• Quantity: 160 Units of 342EE (140,000 seeds/unit, bulk totes) and 160 Units of 402EE (140,000 seeds/unit, bulk totes).
• Agronomic Characteristics: Must meet or exceed specified traits including:
  • Disease tolerance/resistance to white mold, SDS, iron deficiency, and phytophthora.
  • Relative maturity date ranges of 3.2-3.6 and 3.8-4.2.
  • Herbicide trait package (Enlist E3) including tolerance to 2,4-d choline, Glyphosate, and Gluphosinate.
  • Suitability for the Mid-Atlantic region with documented average or better yields in unbiased field trials.
• Location/Delivery: Seed dealer must be located within 60 miles of Beltsville, MD 20705 for pickup/return of unused seed or containers, or provide free pickup/delivery. Seed must be available for pickup or delivery by April 1, 2026. Delivery location is USDA, ARS, NEA, Research Support Services, 301 Research Road, Beltsville MD 20705, between M-F 7:00 am - 3:30 pm. If the dealer is further than 60 miles, delivery and pickup costs must be included in the quote.

This attachment provides critical technical specifications and delivery requirements that bidders must meet to be considered for this opportunity. Bidders should ensure their offered seed meets all listed agronomic characteristics and confirm their ability to meet the pickup/delivery timelines and location requirements. Any additional costs associated with delivery beyond the specified radius must be factored into the bid.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a pricing sheet intended for bidders to provide quotes for specific items. It outlines the quantities required and provides columns for unit and total price amounts.

• Item Description: Specifies the type of soybean seed, including variety (e.g., 342EE, 402EE) and packaging details (140,000 seeds per unit, bulk totes).
• Quantity: The required quantity for each item is listed (160 units).
• Unit Price: Bidders are expected to fill in the price per unit.
• Total Price Amount: Bidders are expected to calculate and fill in the total price for each item.

Bidders must use this sheet to provide their pricing for the specified soybean seed items. This information will be crucial for proposal preparation and will likely be a key factor in the evaluation process.