Cow Lactation and Dry Premix Feed
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Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS) is seeking quotations for an Indefinite-Delivery Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) contract for Cow Lactation and Dry Premix Feed for the National Animal Disease Center (NADC) in Ames, IA. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Quotations are due May 22, 2026.
Scope of Work
This opportunity requires the provision of premixed cattle feeds, specifically Cow Lactation Premix (125 Ton) and Dry Cattle Premix (30 Ton). Feeds must adhere to detailed ingredient lists and specifications, ensuring they are thoroughly mixed, not pelleted or ground, and free from antibiotics, hormones, chemical growth promotants, animal products/by-products, or bactericides/bacteriostats/coccidiostats. Deliveries are required within four working days of order to the USDA, NCAH in Ames, IA, during specified business hours, using clean, closed vehicles. No substitutions or deviations are permitted without USDA approval.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price Requirements Contract (IDIQ)
- Period of Performance: One (1) one-year base period
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS Code: 311119 (Other Animal Food Manufacturing)
- Size Standard: 650 employees
- Product Service Code: 8710 (Forage And Feed)
Submission & Evaluation
Quotations are due by May 22, 2026, at 5:00 PM CDT. Evaluation will be based on Technical Approach, Price, and Past Performance, with an award made to the offeror representing the best value to the Government through a comparative evaluation. Offerors must provide pricing for all individual line items; failure to do so may result in exclusion. Prices must be held firm for 90 calendar days.
Amendment Details
Amendment 0001, posted April 22, 2026, incorporates the mandatory contract clause FAR 52.222-90, "Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors (Apr 2026)," as required by Executive Order 14398. All other terms, conditions, period of performance, and scope of work remain unchanged.
Key Dates & Contact
- Questions Due: May 1, 2026, 12:00 PM CDT
- Quotations Due: May 22, 2026, 5:00 PM CDT
- Primary Contact: Kerrie Hodges (kerrie.hodges@usda.gov)