Maize Winter Nursery- Country of Chile

The USDA‑ARS seeks a contractor to deliver full‑service maize winter nursery operations in Chile. The effort covers land acquisition, site preparation, planting, ongoing agronomic management (weed, pest, pollination, irrigation, fertilization), harvesting, drying, shelling, and preparation of seed for return shipment. Approximately 1,500 nursery rows will be cultivated over a seven‑month performance period (Oct 1 2026 – Apr 30 2027). The contractor must provide progress reports, inspections, and any required fumigation, delivering a ready‑to‑use seed lot to USDA. • Location: Chile (field operations) • Scope: Complete agronomic cycle for maize winter nursery (land prep to seed shipment) • Scale: ~1,500 rows, multi‑month field season • Deliverables: Harvested, dried, shelled seed ready for export, plus regular reporting • Contract type: Commercial services under FAR Part 12 (RFP) • Required capabilities: Agronomy, crop management, irrigation, pest control, logistics for seed export