# Isolated Crossing and Breeding Nursery

Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/1232sa26q0356

- Solicitation number: 1232SA26Q0356
- Notice type: Combined synopsis and solicitation
- Status: Awarded to Gro Alliance LLC
- Department: Department of Agriculture
- Agency: Agricultural Research Service
- Contracting office: USDA ARS Afm Apd (1232SA)
- NAICS: 111150 Corn Farming
- Product or service code: AA11 Agriculture R&D Services; Agricultural Research And Services; Basic Research
- Set-aside: Total small business set-aside
- Place of performance: Ames, Iowa
- County: Story County (FIPS 19169). https://abierto.us/counties/story-county-ia-19169
- City: Ames. https://abierto.us/cities/ames-ia-1901855
- First posted: March 23, 2026
- Last posted: March 23, 2026
- SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/5421e9a326aa47c19119a390184b6ed0/view

## Description

Description - 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 1232SA26Q0356 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for Nursery Services This acquisition is set-aside for small business concerns.

The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 111150 The small business size standard is $2.5M This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency. See “Attachment 1 - Solicitation Terms and Conditions” for applicable clauses, instructions, and evaluation criteria. In order to be considered for award OFFERORS SHALL SUBMIT ALL OF THE FOLLOWING:

Submit Firm Fixed Price quotation on Attachment 3- SF 1449, valid for at least 30 days after receipt of quote. Submit Sam.gov Unique Entity ID (UEI) with quotation. Past Performance References- Please see Attachment 5- Past Performance document for what is required. Submit Capability Statement- Assurance of experience, capability and qualifications which clearly demonstrate and support the contractor’s claim are essential.

**REJECTION OF QUOTATION:** Failure to demonstrate compliance or to submit all items requested in solicitation will be cause to reject the quote without further discussions.

**DISCUSSIONS:** The Government intends to award without discussions but reserves the right to conduct discussions should it be deemed in the Government's best interest. Quotes are due on 4/3/2026 at 2:00 PM PT by email to Elizabeth Calhoun at Elizabeth.Calhoun@usda.gov. You must include the solicitation name and number as the subject line of the email.

**Questions:** Elizabeth Calhoun may be reached at Elizabeth.Calhoun@usda.gov for specific questions regarding this combined solicitation. You must include the solicitation name and number as the subject line of the email. Questions by interested parties regarding the requirement must be submitted by 3/27/2026 by 2:00 PM PT.

## Award on USAspending

- Recipient: Gro Alliance LLC (UEI K5MYPNJFMHH3)
- Contract: 1232SA26P0197, purchase order
- Obligated: $212,038.50
- Competition: Competed Under SAP, 1 offers received
- Link: solicitation number 1232SA26Q0356 equals the FPDS solicitation identifier; same awarding office 1232SA (high confidence)
- Record: https://www.usaspending.gov/award/CONT_AWD_1232SA26P0197_12H2_-NONE-_-NONE-/


## Publications

- March 23, 2026: Combined synopsis and solicitation, due April 3, 2026 at 5:00 PM EDT. Notice 5421e9a326aa47c19119a390184b6ed0. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/5421e9a326aa47c19119a390184b6ed0/view

## Points of contact

- Elizabeth Calhoun, elizabeth.calhoun@usda.gov

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