SAM #124PSA27Q0005

USDA ARS Request for Six Formulated Cattle Feed Supplements

USDA’s Agricultural Research Service is seeking six formulated cattle supplements for livestock research. - Government buyer: U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service (ARS), within Research, Education and Economics; the solicitation identifies the OCP Service and Supply Division. The supplements support research at the PA Range and Livestock Research facility and Fort Keogh Livestock and Range Research Laboratory. - Products and quantities: Six supplement formulations, with schedule quantities of 13, 13, 4, 4, 6, and 2 tons, respectively. The first four are 20% crude-protein range cakes for mature gestating beef cows; the last two are 36% crude-protein meal supplements for weanling heifers. - Control range cake — part 2233.P00, 13 tons. - Control + propionate range cake — part 2233.321, 13 tons. - Control + rumen-protected fat range cake — part 2233.P17, 4 tons. - Control + propionate + rumen-protected fat range cake — part 2233.P18, 4 tons. - Methionine + propionate meal — part 6177.P10, 6 tons. - Methionine + propionate + lysine meal — part 6177.P11, 2 tons. - Named OEMs/ingredient brands: Adisseo (Smartamine M and Smartamine ML), Milk Specialties (Energy Booster 100), and Arm and Hammer (Essentiom/Megalac-R). No prime feed-supplement vendor is identified. - Notable requirements: Range cakes are to be 3/4–7/8 inch in diameter and supplied in 50 lb bags. Heifer supplements must be loose meal, not pellets; the specified product is packaged in 50 lb bags. Formulas and calculated nutrient compositions are due at award. Propionate may be calcium or sodium propionate. Delivery is required within 30 days of award.

Description

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

Solicitation number 124PSA27Q0005 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for Cattle Feed Supplements.

The solicitation documents and incorporated clauses/provisions are those in effect through the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO). This solicitation incorporates clauses and provisions by reference. The full text may be accessed electronically at www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul.

This acquisition  is set-aside for small business concerns. The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code (NAICS) is 311119 - Other Animal Food Manufacturing.  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. 

The Agriculture Priorities and Allocations System (APAS) and assigned rating are not applicable to this solicitation.

See “Attachment 1 - Solicitation Terms and Conditions” for applicable clauses, provisions, instructions, and evaluation criteria. See also “Attachment 2 - Statement of Requirements” for the minimum salient characteristics, capabilities, and features of the items(s) that are to be quoted on.

There are no additional requirement(s) or terms and conditions (such as financing arrangements or warranty requirements) determined to be necessary for this acquisition and consistent with customary commercial practices.

Quotes are due by the date/time/time zone listed in the “Date Offers Due” field.

Submit all quotes to the Primary Point of Contact and Secondary Point of Contact (if applicable) by the “Date Offers Due”.

Quotes received after the established “Date Offers Due” deadline will be considered late. Late quotes may only be considered if it is in the Government’s best interest and if it will not unduly delay award.

Questions regarding this solicitation shall be submitted in writing to the Primary Point of Contact and Secondary Point of Contact (if applicable) no later than 72-hours prior to the close date/time/time zone listed in the “Date Offers Due” field. Answers will be posted at least 48-hours prior to the “Date Offers Due”.

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