# SAM #1232SA27Q0012
USDA request for 125 tons of cow cake protein supplement
**Buyer:** ARS APD
**Posted:** November 05, 2026
**Respond By:** November 11, 2026
**Identifier:** 1232SA27Q0012
**NAICS:** 311119, 424520
USDA is seeking 125 tons of cow cake protein supplement for livestock research in Miles City, Montana.
- **Government buyer:** U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service (ARS), Livestock and Range Research Lab; the solicitation is issued through the Office of Contracting and Procurement, Service and Supply Division. The contracting contact named is Christopher C. Turner.
- **Product requested:** 125 tons of cow cake protein supplement, with no part number or manufacturer specified.
- **Specifications:** Approximately 20% crude protein (individual pellets may range from 13% to 28%), formed into 3/4-inch pellets. Ingredients should include alfalfa, barley, corn, peas, canola, wheat, or similar; no added vitamins or minerals. Pellets must not be hot at delivery.
- **Delivery requirements:** Deliver bulk feed by semi-load, FOB destination, to Fort Keogh Livestock and Range Research Laboratory in Miles City. Provide certified weight tickets and coordinate deliveries in advance.
- **Other procurement details:** Total small-business set-aside. No OEM or vendor is identified in the provided materials.
### 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 1232SA27Q0012 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for Cow Cake.
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.
It is the quoters responsibility to monitor this solicitation on sam.gov for updates
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