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Contracting with the Research, Education, and Economics Mission Area of the U.S. Department of Agriculture
The Administrative and Financial Management Staff of the Agricultural Research Service (ARS) has prepared this web page to assist you, the prospective contractor, in marketing your business to us. This web page also provides some background on our mission area: who we are, where we are, and what we buy. We welcome your personal or written inquiries.
- Learn About REE: Who We Are, What We're Here For
- What We Procure
- Supply a Capability Statement
- Perhaps Your Firm Can Subcontract
- ARS Contracting Offices
- Other Resources
Learn About REE:
Who We Are, What We're Here For
The Research, Education, and Economic (REE) Mission Area is a cluster of four agencies within the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) sharing one mission: REE is dedicated to the creation of a sustainable, competitive U.S. food and fiber system and strong, healthy communities, families, and youth through integrated research, analysis, and education.
REE consists of:
- Agricultural Research Service (ARS), formed by the merger of ARS, the Human Nutrition Information Service (HNIS), and the National Agricultural Library (NAL)
- Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service (CSREES), formed by the merger of the Extension Service (ES) and the Cooperative State Research Service (CSRS)
- Economic Research Service (ERS), formed by the merger of the ERS and the Office of Energy
- National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS).
Find Out What We Procure
In the conduct of their programs, REE agencies procure a wide variety of supplies, equipment and services through the use of simplified acquisition procedures under the Simplified Acquisition Threshold and through sealed bidding and negotiated procurements. Some examples include:
- ADP equipment and services
- Architect-engineer (A-E) services
- Books and periodicals
- Chemicals
- Construction: buildings and laboratories
- Facilities management services
- Guard services
- Hay, feed, seed, and grain
- Hazardous waste removal
- Janitorial services
- Laboratory/scientific equipment and supplies
- Management and professional services
- Office machines and supplies
- Refuse collection
- Repair and maintenance services
- Telecommunications
- Tractors and other farm vehicles/equipment
Supply a Capability Statement
Firms or individuals wishing to do business with REE should provide a capability statement identifying their areas of expertise. Standard Form 129, Solicitation Mailing List Application, is available for this purpose.
Completed copies of the SF-129 should be sent to the contracting office(s) servicing the geographical area in which you wish to do business.
Architectural-engineering firms that wish to do business with ARS should file a Standard Form 254, Architect Engineer and Related Questionnaire.
Completed copies of the SF-254 and any inquires relating to A-E should be directed to ARS Facilities Division.
In submitting the appropriate form, your firm should provide enough supplemental information to ensure that the agency can fully comprehend your firm's products and capabilities.
Perhaps Your Firm Can Subcontract
Recognizing that small firms often do not have the capability to perform as prime contractors on certain large contracts, ARS promotes involvement of small businesses at the subcontracting level. Special contract clauses that require the prime contractor to maximize small business and minority business subcontracting opportunities are included in large ARS prime contracts. Many prime contractors are encouraged to advertise subcontracting opportunities in the Commerce Business Daily. Small and disadvantaged business firms are, therefore, encouraged to identify their capabilities to major prime contractors. For further information, visit the REE Subcontracting Directory.
ARS Contracting Offices
A Small Disadvantaged Business Utilization Coordinator is located at Headquarters and each Area Office.
Discrimination Disclaimer
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) prohibits discrimination in its programs on
the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, political beliefs, and marital
or familial status. (Not all prohibited bases apply to all programs.) Persons with disabilities who
require alternative means for communication of program information (Braille, large print,
audiotape, etc.) should contact the USDA Office of Communications at (202) 720-2791.
To file a complaint, write the Secretary of Agriculture, U.S. Department of Agriculture,
Washington, D.C., 20250 or call (202) 720-7327 (voice) or (202) 720-1127 (TDD). USDA is an
equal employment opportunity employer.
Check Out Other Resources
For additional information on how to contract with the U.S. Government or USDA, please the
contact the following offices, or visit the following websites:
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General Services Administration (GSA)
Business Services
7th and D Streets, SW, Room 1050
Washington, DC 20407 -
U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)
409 Third Street, SW
Washington, DC 20416
"SBA's Small Business Planner"
“SBA’s Office of Women’s Business Ownership” -
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization
South Agriculture Building, Room 1323
Washington, DC 20250
“USDA's Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU)” - Federal Business Opportunities (FedBizOps)
All offerors are responsible for the complete solicitation package and any subsequent amendments. If you have any questions regarding any solicitations, please contact the Contracting Officer or Contract Specialist for that particular solicitation.
Last Updated: 06/15/2005