Cow Cake - Feed Supplements
ID: 1232SA26Q0027Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OFAGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICEUSDA ARS AFM APDBELTSVILLE, MD, 20705, USA

NAICS

Other Animal Food Manufacturing (311119)

PSC

FORAGE AND FEED (8710)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

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https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/926ca53fdf994d1b9d1143fedfae079e/view
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    Description

    The Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Research Service (ARS) is seeking bids for the procurement of 45 Net Tons of cattle feed supplements, specifically "Cow Cake," to be delivered to the Fort Keogh Livestock and Range Research Laboratory in Miles City, Montana. The procurement includes a variety of feed supplements in both range cake and meal form, with specific requirements for protein content and ingredient composition, aimed at supporting the nutritional needs of beef cattle. This opportunity is set aside for small businesses and will be awarded based on the "best value to the Government," considering price, technical acceptability, and past performance, with key delivery dates of December 31, 2025, for partial delivery and March 1, 2026, for final delivery. Interested vendors should direct inquiries to Tucker Davis at tucker.davis@usda.gov and ensure compliance with all submission requirements outlined in the solicitation documents.

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    Tucker Davis
    tucker.davis@usda.gov
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    Attachment 1-Solicitation Terms and Conditions_1161170_1232SA26Q0027_Cow Cake.pdf
    This solicitation, 1232SA26Q0027, from the USDA, outlines the terms and conditions for procuring "Cow Cake - Feed Supplements." It anticipates a firm-fixed price purchase order with a single award. Quotes will be evaluated based on the "best value to the Government," considering price, technical acceptability, and past performance. Key delivery dates are December 31, 2025, for partial delivery and March 1, 2026, for final delivery to PA Range and Livestock Research in Miles City, MT. Technical acceptability requires products to meet or exceed salient characteristics specified in Attachment 2 (SOW) and include descriptive literature for "or equal" items. Past performance will be assessed using prior contracts, USDA records, and CPARS. The evaluation method is "lowest price technically acceptable." Questions are due by December 21, 2025, 12:00 PM Eastern Time, via email to tucker.davis@usda.gov. Various FAR and AGAR clauses are incorporated, including mandatory SAM registration (52.204-7) and Buy American certificates (52.225-2, 52.225-6, 52.225-1). The contract allows for a 2% variation in quantity.
    Attachment 2-SOW-Revised_Precision Herd-supplements 2025-2026_116117-Cow Cake.pdf
    The United States Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Research Service is seeking bids for two types of livestock feed supplements for beef cattle at Fort Keogh, Miles City, MT. The first type consists of four 20% crude protein supplements for mature gestating beef cows, varying in the inclusion of propionate and rumen-protected fat. The second type involves two 36% crude protein supplements for weanling heifers, featuring combinations of methionine, propionate, and lysine. Both types require specific minimum compositions for crude protein, TDN, phosphorus, potassium, zinc, copper, cobalt, and vitamins A, D, and E. The supplements must be isonitrogenous and isocaloric, with ingredients like wheat middlings, fishmeal, blood meal, sunflower meal, and processed grain byproducts. Delivery specifications include range cake in 50 lb bags for supplements 1-4 and loose meal form in 50 lb bags for supplements 5 and 6. Technical and contract questions are directed to R.C. Waterman and Tucker Davis, respectively.
    Attachment 3-Quote Submission Form-Revised_1161170_1232SA26Q0027_Cow Cake.pdf
    The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Research Service (ARS) uses a Quote Submission Form for solicitations, seeking company and quote information. Companies must be registered and active in the System for Award Management (SAM) with a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) and CAGE Code(s), providing details on their socio-economic status relevant to the specified NAICS code. The form requires quote numbers, dates, expiration dates, and detailed pricing for line-item supplies, including delivery dates and quantities for various feed products. Additionally, vendors must provide information on the country of manufacture, confirming whether products are domestic or non-domestic, with required manufacturer certifications. The form emphasizes that incomplete sections or missing documentation may disqualify a quote from consideration, requiring a signed certification by the vendor.
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