Corn Fertilizer
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
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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 USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS) is soliciting quotes for Corn Fertilizer for its farm in Prairie du Sac, WI. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside acquisition, issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) under a combined synopsis/solicitation. The requirement includes both starter and sidedress fertilizers with tender delivery and use. Quotes are due by January 27, 2026, at 10:00 AM Mountain Time.
Purpose & Scope
The objective is to procure corn starter fertilizer and sidedress fertilizer, including tender delivery and use, for the Prairie du Sac farm. The scope of work requires the delivery and application of specific fertilizer types and quantities within defined windows.
Key Requirements / Deliverables
- Part 1: Corn Starter Fertilizer
- Quantity: 2400 gallons of Till-It Gold Zone Ultra (6-24-6)/ 0.02% B/ 0.15% Chelated Zinc.
- Delivery Window: Approximately April 15, 2026, to May 30, 2026.
- Part 2: Summer Sidedress Fertilizer
- Quantity: 8670 gallons liquid urea-ammonium nitrate (32-0-0) and 981 gallons ammonium thiosulfate (ATS; 12-0-0-26S).
- Delivery Window: Approximately May 30, 2026, to July 15, 2026.
Contractor Requirements
- Must specialize in or have depth of experience in starter fertilizer mixing.
- Must have experience delivering fertilizer with a tender trailer, including a pump and 2-inch hose.
- Must allow farm use of the tender when starter fertilizer is in it.
- Must be able to deliver within 3 days of ordering.
- Quotes must include delivery charge and tonnage tax, if applicable.
Contract Details
- Type: Request for Quotation (RFQ), anticipated Firm-Fixed Price contract.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (NAICS 325314, size standard 550 employees).
- Place of Performance: S8822 Sunset Drive, Prairie du Sac, WI 53578.
- Agency: USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS).
Submission & Evaluation
- Quotes Due: January 27, 2026, 10:00 AM Mountain Time.
- Submission Method: Electronically via email to frank.palmer@usda.gov. Faxed or hard copy quotes are not allowed.
- Evaluation: Award will be made to the responsible vendor whose quote is the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA), based on: 1) Capability of meeting SOW requirements (pass/fail), and 2) Price.
- Validity: Quotes must be valid for at least 60 days.
- Eligibility: Vendors must be active and registered in SAM.gov at the time of quote submission and award.
Contact Information
- Primary Contact: Frank Palmer (frank.palmer@usda.gov).
- Delivery Contacts: Dennis Hancock (608-215-0223), Darrin Helt (608-206-9806), or Paul Davis (608-640-7752).