SAM #1176732

USDA APHIS seeks licensed meat processing facility for white-tailed deer carcasses in Illinois

USDA APHIS Wildlife Services in Illinois is seeking a licensed meat processing facility for wild white-tailed deer carcasses. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), Wildlife Services (WS) - Illinois Wildlife Services State Director, MRPBS Minneapolis MN office - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; open to qualified meat processing facilities - Services Requested: - Processing of 500 to 1,600 wild white-tailed deer carcasses annually - Includes skinning, meat removal, grinding, packaging, freezing, and waste disposal - Processed venison to be transferred to charitable organizations - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Facility must be located within 70 road miles of the intersection of Interstate 55 and Interstate 80 in Northeast Illinois - Must have paved road access - Must be permitted and approved by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (Illinois DNR) - Must be licensed by the Illinois Department of Agriculture as a Type II or higher facility - Monthly invoicing via IPP - Period of Performance: - Base period of 12 months with 4 option years, covering up to 5 years - No specific products or part numbers are mentioned; focus is on service capability

Description

The U. S. Department of Agricultural (USDA) Animal Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) Wildlife Services (WS) division requires a meat processing facility to process white-tailed deer carcasses in the State of Illinois.  The contracted processing facility must be located within 70 road miles of the intersection of Interstate 55  and Interstate 80 in Northeast Illinois and have paved road access to the facility, to facilitate USDA delivery of deer carcasses 2 or more times a week. The processing facility or facilities shall be permitted and approved by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (Illinois DNR) to process wild white-tailed deer meat.  In addition, the processing facility or facilities shall be licensed by the Illinois Department of Agriculture as a Type II or higher facility authorizing the processing of wild, white-tailed deer meat. Further details can be found in the attached Statement of Work (SOW).

There is no solicitation at this time. This is a request for capability information for market research purposes only. The result of this market research will contribute to determining the method of the acquisition. Submission of any information in response to this notice is purely voluntary. The government assumes no financial responsibility for any costs incurred. All interested parties are invited to submit capability statements for acquisition planning purposes.

The following information should be provided: 1. Organization name, address, email address, website address, and size and type of ownership for the organization, and UEI

2. Tailored capability statements addressing the particulars of this requirement

     a. The ability to process anywhere from 500 to 1600 deer carcasses a year

     b. The facility must be located within 70 road miles of the intersection of Interstate 55 and Interstate 80 in Northeast Illinois and have paved road access to the facility

     c. The processing facility or facilities shall be permitted and approved and by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (Illinois DNR) to process wild white-tailed deer meat.  In addition, the processing facility or facilities shall be licensed by the Illinois Department of Agriculture as a Type II or higher facility authorizing the processing of wild, white-tailed deer meat.

3. Recent and relevant past performance information Based on the responses to this sources sought notice/market research, this requirement may be set aside for small business. Respondents should ensure the information provided is current accurate, and complete. The government will not provide feedback or evaluations to companies regarding their submissions in response to this notice.

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