# SAM #124PSA27Q0034
USDA seeks 425 tons of high-protein soybean meal for animal feed
**Buyer:** ARS APD
**Posted:** November 12, 2026
**Respond By:** November 17, 2026
**Identifier:** 124PSA27Q0034
**NAICS:** 424510, 424910, 311119, 311224
The USDA is seeking 425 tons of high-protein soybean meal for animal feed at its research center in Clay Center, Nebraska.
- **Government buyer:** U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service (ARS), Roman L. Hruska U.S. Meat Animal Research Center (USMARC), also identified as the U.S. Meat Animal Research Center.
- **Product:** 425 tons of solvent-extracted high-protein soybean meal; no part number or manufacturer is specified.
- **Required quality:** At least 45.5% crude protein, no more than 3.80% crude fiber, at least 0.50% crude fat, and no more than 8.0% crude ash.
- **Delivery:** Hopper-bottom truck deliveries in approximately 30-ton increments, as needed about every 3–4 weeks. Delivery scheduling must be coordinated with the feed mill.
- **Opportunity requirements:** Total small-business set-aside; delivery is required under the attached specifications.
- **OEMs/vendors:** No commercial OEM or vendor is named 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 124PSA27Q0034 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for Soybean Meal.
This acquisition is set-aside for small business concerns. The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 311224 The small business size standard is 1,250 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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