# 1232SA26Q1190 – Combination Synopsis/Solicitation for a Seed Counting Carousel USDA-ARS-MWD Ames IA

Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/1232sa26q1190

- Solicitation number: 1232SA26Q1190
- Notice type: Combined synopsis and solicitation
- Status: Awarded to Gary W Clem Inc.
- Department: Department of Agriculture
- Agency: Agricultural Research Service
- Contracting office: USDA ARS Afm Apd (1232SA)
- NAICS: 333111 Farm Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing
- Product or service code: 3720 Harvesting Equipment
- Set-aside: Total small business set-aside
- Place of performance: Ames, Iowa
- First posted: July 31, 2026
- Last posted: July 31, 2026
- SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/a2f645c9bd9d4c838c6d9f9cc2e630a5/view

## 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 1232SA26Q1190 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for The Germplasm Enhancement of Maize Project travels across the state of Iowa conducting maize breeding research.

This seed counting carousel will be utilized to count yield trial location entries. The specific requirements for the carousel include compatibility with current planting equipment. Requirement is subject to Buy American FAR Clause 52.225-1 Buy American – Supplies (Sep 205) and FAR Provision in full text 52.225-2 Buy American Certificate (Sep 2025) is incorporated into this solicitation. FAILURE TO COMPLETE FAR PROVISION 52.225-2 BUY AMERICAN CERTIFICATE WILL RESULT IN YOUR QUOTATION NOT BEING CONSIDERED FOR AWARD.

This acquisition is set-aside for small business concerns. The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 333111 The small business size standard is 1,250 employees This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency.

## Award on USAspending

- Recipient: Gary W Clem Inc. (UEI LJKVSHZWJK95)
- Contract: 1232SA26P0536, purchase order
- Obligated: $139,024.03
- Competition: Competed Under SAP, 3 offers received
- Link: solicitation number 1232SA26Q1190 equals the FPDS solicitation identifier; same awarding office 1232SA (high confidence)
- Record: https://www.usaspending.gov/award/CONT_AWD_1232SA26P0536_12H2_-NONE-_-NONE-/


## Publications

- July 31, 2026: Combined synopsis and solicitation, due August 17, 2026 at 2:00 PM EDT. Notice a2f645c9bd9d4c838c6d9f9cc2e630a5. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/a2f645c9bd9d4c838c6d9f9cc2e630a5/view

## Points of contact

- Theodore Blume, Theodore.Blume@usda.gov

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