SAM #1232SA26Q0429

USDA ARS Solicitation for Bulk Soybean Meal IDIQ – Ames, Iowa

The USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS) is seeking quotations for an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract to supply bulk soybean meal for research animals at the National Animal Disease Center (NADC) in Ames, Iowa. - Government Buyer: - United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service (ARS), Acquisition and Property Division (APD), Midwestern Area (MWA), National Animal Disease Center (NADC) - Contracting office located at 5601 Sunnyside Avenue, Beltsville, MD - Products Requested: - Bulk soybean meal feed - Maximum quantity: 90 tons - Minimum quantity: 5 tons - Delivered in bulk, FOB destination to NADC, Ames, IA - Must meet strict nutritional specifications: - Dry Matter: 89% (NTE +/- 2%) - Crude Protein: 48% (NTE +/- 3%) - Fat: 1.0% (NTE +/- 1%) - Crude Fiber: 3% - Neutral Detergent Fiber: 7.0% (NTE +/- 1%) - Acid Detergent Fiber: 5.5% (NTE +/- 1%) - Calcium: 0.2% (NTE +/- 0.1%) - Phosphorous: 0.65% (NTE +/- 0.15%) - Total Digestible Nutrients: 78% (NTE +/- 1%) - Feed must be free of antibiotics, hormones, chemical growth promotants, animal products/by-products, bactericides, bacteriostats, or coccidiostats - Unique Requirements: - Small business set-aside (including women-owned and economically disadvantaged women-owned small businesses) - One-year firm-fixed price IDIQ contract - Deliveries must be made within four working days of order, during business hours, excluding federal holidays - Pricing and technical acceptability are key evaluation factors - Place of Performance and Delivery: - National Animal Disease Center (NADC), 1920 Dayton Avenue, Building 13, Ames, IA 50010 - Contracting office: USDA ARS APD, 5601 Sunnyside Avenue, Beltsville, MD 20705

Description

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Part 12.  This announcement constitutes the only solicitation.  Quotations are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.  

Solicitation number 1232SA26Q0429 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for Soybean Meal IDIQ – Ames IA. 

This acquisition is set-aside for small business concerns.  The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 311119  The small business size standard is 650 employees  This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside.  All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency.  

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