Agricultural Chemicals for Research Farming

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) - Agricultural Research Service (ARS) - Beltsville Agriculture Research Center is soliciting for agricultural chemicals, specifically restricted-use herbicides. These chemicals are intended for use in their agriculture research and production program. The solicitation specifies brand-name or equal products for continuity in research, and requires a current license to purchase chemicals to be forwarded to the awarded vendor. The acquisition is unrestricted, with a North American Industry Classification Standard (NAICS) code of 325320 and a small business size standard of 1,150. The chemicals required include specific herbicides such as Gramoxone SL 2.0, Roundup Powermax II, RadarLV4, Enlist Duo, and others, along with surfactants and ammonium sulfate. The dealer must be located within 60 miles of Beltsville, MD, for pickup and return of bulk tote containers, with all chemicals available for pickup by May 20, 2026. If the dealer is further than 60 miles, delivery and pickup costs must be reflected in the quote.