Corn Silage Chopping

The Agricultural Research Service (ARS) is seeking commercial corn silage chopping services for the National Animal Disease Center (NADC) in Ames, Iowa. This solicitation, 1232SA26Q0457, is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for harvesting up to 1,200 tons of corn silage during the 2026 season. The procurement follows FAR Part 12 procedures and is open to all business sizes. The contractor must provide all equipment, including choppers, trucks, and baggers, and meet specific technical standards for moisture content and particle size. Performance is scheduled from June 1, 2026, through November 30, 2026, with a requirement to mobilize within four business days of notification. Award will be made to the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) offer. The solicitation package includes a Statement of Work (SOW), a Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP), and wage determinations. Quotes must be valid for 90 days and are due by June 12, 2026. The USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS) has issued an RFQ for commercial corn silage chopping at the National Animal Disease Center in Ames, Iowa. This procurement is conducted under FAR Part 12 for the 2026 season, with performance running from June through November. The contractor will provide corn silage chopping and bagging at the NADC in Ames, Iowa, harvesting from government plots to fill three to six storage bags.