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ID: 1232SA26Q0523 • Type: Synopsis Solicitation • Match:  100%
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Description

Posted: May 12, 2026, 10:51 a.m. EDT

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Quotations are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.

Solicitation number 1232SA26Q0523 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for agricultural chemicals for research farming. Beltsville Agriculture Research Center located in Beltsville, MD looks to purchase restricted use Herbicides for the use in its agriculture research and production program.

This acquisition is not set-aside for small business concerns. The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 325320. The small business size standard is 1,150. This acquisition is an unrestricted requirement. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency.

Posted: April 23, 2026, 3:41 p.m. EDT
Background
The solicitation number 1232SA26Q0523 is issued by the Beltsville Agriculture Research Center, part of the USDA ARS, located in Beltsville, MD. The center aims to purchase agricultural chemicals, specifically restricted use herbicides, to support its agriculture research and production program. This acquisition is set aside for small business concerns, with a focus on fostering participation from small businesses in the agricultural sector.

Work Details
The contract involves the purchase of agricultural chemicals as specified in the attached list. The USDA requires that all products be new and from the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) or an OEM approved source. To be considered technically acceptable, the quoted products must meet the following criteria:

1. Be the exact brand name, make, and model number specified in the solicitation.
2. Include sufficient documentation (e.g., manufacturer quote, datasheet) to confirm that the product offered is exactly what is requested.
3. Be new (not refurbished or remanufactured) and meet all delivery requirements stated in the solicitation.

Quotations offering alternate or substitute products will not be considered and will be deemed technically unacceptable.

Period of Performance
Delivery is required within 30 days after award.

Place of Performance
The products will be delivered to Beltsville Agriculture Research Center located at 5601 Sunnyside Avenue, Beltsville, MD 20705.

Overview

Agency
Agricultural Research Service (ARS) [USDA]
Response Deadline
May 19, 2026, 5:00 p.m. EDT (original: May 6, 2026, 5:00 p.m. EDT) Past Due
Posted
April 23, 2026, 3:41 p.m. EDT (updated: May 12, 2026, 10:51 a.m. EDT)
Set Aside
None
NAICS
325320 - Pesticide and Other Agricultural Chemical Manufacturing
PSC
6810 - Chemicals
Place of Performance
Beltsville, MD USA
Source
Open
Current SBA Size Standard
1150 Employees
Pricing
Fixed Price
Est. Level of Competition
Low
Signs of Shaping
79% of similar contracts within the Agricultural Research Service had a set-aside.
On 4/23/26 Agricultural Research Service issued Synopsis Solicitation 1232SA26Q0523 for Agricultural Chemicals due 5/19/26. The opportunity was issued full & open with NAICS 325320 and PSC 6810.
Primary Contact
Name
Jessica Pacheco   Profile
Email
jessica.pacheco@usda.gov
Phone
None

Additional Contacts in Documents

Title Name Email Phone
None Russell Griffith Profile russell.griffith@usda.gov (301) 440-9620

Documents

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Additional Details

Source Agency Hierarchy
AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF > AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICE > USDA ARS AFM APD
FPDS Organization Code
12H2-1232SA
Source Organization Code
500022476
Last Updated
June 3, 2026
Last Updated By
jessica.pacheco@ars.usda.gov
Archive Date
June 3, 2026