Field Corn Seed - RFQ

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a "QUOTE SUBMISSION FORM" for the "Field Corn Seed - RFQ" solicitation (Solicitation Number: 1232SA26Q0177). It is designed for vendors to submit their pricing and company information for consideration.

• Company Information: Requires confirmation of SAM registration and active status, SAM Unique Entity Identifier (UEI), Company Legal Name, Doing Business As (if applicable), and SAM-registered address. CAGE Code(s) are also requested.
• Socio-economic Status: Vendors must self-certify their socio-economic status (Small Business Concern, SBA-certified 8(a), Veteran Owned, Woman-Owned, Disadvantaged, SBA-certified HUB Zone, Service-Disabled Veteran Owned, Economically Disadvantaged Woman Owned, or Other Than Small Business Concern) and confirm their qualification under the specified NAICS code (111150) with a small business threshold of under $2.5 Million.
• Quote Information: Fields for Quote Number, Quote Date, and Quote Expiration Date.
• Quoted Prices: A table for vendors to insert pricing for specific line items:
  • 106 Day Maturity Field Corn Seed (Quantity: 40 Bags)
  • 110 Day Maturity Field Corn Seed (Quantity: 40 Bags)
  • Shipping/Freight/Delivery (Quantity: 1 Each) Vendors must price all line items, and the form calculates Line-Item Total Amounts and the Total Quoted Price.
• Time to Delivery: Option to specify delivery time in days, weeks, or months.
• Certification: A mandatory section for the vendor's signature, printed name, title, contact information, and date, confirming understanding that incomplete submissions may lead to disqualification.

This form is essential for any vendor wishing to respond to the Field Corn Seed RFQ. Bidders must accurately complete all sections, including company registration details, socio-economic status, and detailed pricing for the specified seed types and delivery. Failure to complete this form correctly and sign the certification may result in the quote not being considered for award.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document outlines the terms and conditions for a solicitation, likely for "Field Corn Seed" (Opportunity ID: 1232SA26Q0177). It incorporates various Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Agriculture Acquisition Regulation (AGAR) clauses and provisions that will govern any resulting contract.

• The document references "Attachment 2 - Statement of Requirements" for a detailed overview of all requirements. Bidders must refer to this attachment for specific product or service needs.

• It is anticipated that a firm-fixed-price contract will be awarded.

• Pricing must be submitted for all items as requested in "Attachment 3 - Quote Submission Form".

• Offerors must provide supporting documentation demonstrating how their quoted product(s) meet or exceed minimum salient characteristics.

• Award Type: Firm-fixed-price contract.

• Period for acceptance of offers: 90 calendar days from the date specified for receipt of offers.

• Quotations must be submitted electronically via email to the Contracting Officer/Contract Specialist/Purchasing Agent in Adobe PDF format.

• Evaluation will be based on the lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA) criteria.

• Key evaluation factors include: Price, Technical Acceptability, and Past Performance.

• Offerors must acknowledge receipt of any amendments.

• Active registration at SAM.gov is required at the time of quote submission.

• Questions must be submitted via email no later than 72 hours prior to the close date/time.

• The document indicates that "52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Aside" is applicable if checked, suggesting a potential small business set-aside.

• Offerors, or the product or service, are not required to meet a qualification requirement to be eligible for award.

• The document includes numerous FAR and AGAR clauses by reference, including those related to terms and conditions, whistleblower rights, combating trafficking in persons, Buy American, payment by electronic funds transfer, and anti-discrimination/DEI compliance.

• Invoice processing will be handled through the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP).

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document outlines the specifications for Field Corn Seed 2026, detailing the required variety, quantity, and agronomic characteristics for the awarded item.

• Quantity:
  • 42 Bags of 106-day maturity corn seed (80,000 seeds/bag, 50 lbs/bag).
  • 40 Bags of 110-day maturity corn seed (80,000 seeds/bag, 50 lbs/bag).
• Agronomic Characteristics:
  • Must meet or exceed requirements for disease tolerance and resistance (tar spot, stalk rot, root rot, grey leaf spot).
  • Must include above and below ground trait package for insect control (corn rootworm, corn earworm, Black and Western cutworm, common stalk borer) and non-BT seed for refuge.
  • Relative maturity dates of 106 and 110 days (+/- 2 days).
  • Must include herbicide trait package for Glyphosate ("Roundup Ready") and Glufosinate ("Liberty Link") tolerance.
• Location Pickup/Delivery Requirements:
  • If the seed dealer is within 60 miles of Beltsville, MD 20705, USDA staff will perform pickup.
  • If the seed dealer is further than 60 miles, the dealer must provide delivery.
  • Corn seed must be available for pickup or shipped to the Beltsville Facility within 10 days of award.
  • Place of Delivery: 301 Research Road, Beltsville MD 20705.
  • Deliveries must be made between Monday-Friday, 7:00 am - 3:30 pm.
  • Delivery Point of Contact: To be determined at award.

This document specifies the exact type, quantity, and quality of corn seed required. Bidders must ensure their offering meets all listed agronomic characteristics and understand the delivery or pickup requirements and timelines to submit a compliant proposal.