SAM #1232SA26Q0510

USDA ARS Solicitation for 60 Cesarean Derived, Colostrum Deprived Piglets for Vaccine Research

The USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS) is seeking to procure 60 healthy, 5-week-old Cesarean derived, colostrum deprived (CDCD) piglets for delivery to Ames, Iowa, to support vaccine efficacy research for swine diseases. - Government Buyer: - United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service (ARS) - Offices involved include ARS AFM APD (Beltsville, MD), SEA AAO ACQ/PER PROP (College Station, TX), and the National Center for Animal Health (NCAH, Ames, IA) - Products/Services Requested: - 60 healthy, 5-week-old Cesarean derived, colostrum deprived piglets - Must be free of antibody reactive to and colonization with Streptococcus suis and Glaesserella parasuis - Piglets must be ear tagged (60 tags) - Transportation of piglets to Ames, IA is required - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Piglets must be delivered on or near July 20, 2026 - Strict health and biological criteria: no antibodies or colonization with specified pathogens - Compliance with federal regulations, manufacturing practices, labeling, and origin requirements for agricultural commodities - Set aside for economically disadvantaged women-owned small businesses under NAICS code 112210 - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named in the solicitation - Place of performance and delivery is the USDA National Animal Disease Center (NADC) / National Center for Animal Health (NCAH), Ames, Iowa

Description

This is to purchase of 60 healthy, 5-week-old Cesarean derived, colostrum deprived piglets, must be free of antibody reactive to and colonization with Streptococcus suis and Glaesserella parasuis.

Please review the attached Specs and solicitaion documents.

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