Live animals for FADD training
ID: 12639525Q0062Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OFANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH INSPECTION SERVICEMRPBS MINNEAPOLIS MNMINNEAPOLIS, MN, 55401, USA

NAICS

All Other Animal Production (112990)

PSC

LIVE ANIMALS, NOT RAISED FOR FOOD (8820)

Set Aside

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/6aa1b4237a964846aa36e1976f955d35/view
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    Description

    The Department of Agriculture, specifically the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, is soliciting quotations for the procurement of live animals for a Foreign Animal Disease Diagnostician (FADD) training program at Plum Island. The procurement requires specific quantities of cattle, swine, sheep, and goats that meet health standards suitable for inoculation during training sessions aimed at enhancing the skills of veterinarians in identifying foreign animal diseases. This initiative underscores the importance of maintaining proper animal health standards in federal, state, and military veterinary practices. Interested small businesses under NAICS code 112990 must submit their quotes by 5 PM Eastern on February 14, 2025, with delivery of the animals required by March 20, 2025. For further inquiries, bidders can contact Katie Maloney at katie.maloney@usda.gov or call 612-503-7070.

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    Katie Maloney
    (612) 503-7070
    katie.maloney@usda.gov
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    Sol_12639525Q0062.pdf
    The USDA is soliciting quotations for the procurement of various live animals for a Foreign Animal Disease Diagnostician (FADD) training program at Plum Island. The RFP outlines the need for specific quantities and health standards for cattle, swine, sheep, and goats, which must be suitable for inoculation during this training. Bidders must provide a complete quote that includes business information, compliance with health regulations, and a signed SF-1449 form. The deadline for submission is 5 PM Eastern on February 14, 2025, with delivery of the animals required by March 20, 2025. The program aims to enhance the skills of federal, state, and military veterinarians in identifying foreign animal diseases, and it emphasizes the importance of maintaining proper animal health standards. The contract is open to small businesses under NAICS 112990 and operates under firm fixed-price terms. Bidder compliance with federal acquisition regulations and requirement adherence will be scrutinized meticulously under this request.
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