Soybean Meal
ID: 1232SA26Q0028Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Soybean and Other Oilseed Processing (311224)

PSC

FORAGE AND FEED (8710)

Set Aside

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/bf811d902fe24c6db493992cd117efb9/view
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    Description

    The Department of Agriculture, specifically the Agricultural Research Service (ARS), is seeking quotations for 400 tons of Solvent Extracted High Protein Soybean Meal under Solicitation Number 1232SA26Q0028. The procurement requires specific protein, fiber, fat, and ash content specifications, with delivery expected by January 18, 2027, to the USMARC facility in Clay Center, Nebraska. This acquisition is crucial for supporting agricultural research and development, and it is set aside exclusively for small business concerns, with evaluation criteria based on the lowest price technically acceptable. Interested vendors must submit their quotes, including detailed pricing and compliance with specifications, by December 16, 2025, and can direct inquiries to Brian Brusky at brian.brusky@usda.gov or call 608-215-2837.

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    Brian Brusky
    (608) 215-2837
    brian.brusky@usda.gov
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    Attachment 1 - Solicitation Terms and Conditions.pdf
    The USDA is seeking bids for 400 tons of Solvent Extracted High Protein Soybean Meal, with specific protein, fiber, fat, and ash content requirements, to be delivered to USMARC in Clay Center, NE, by January 18, 2027. This firm-fixed price purchase order will be awarded to a single contractor based on the lowest price technically acceptable criteria, evaluating price, technical specifications, and past performance. Offerors must provide detailed pricing, acknowledge evaluation methods, and include an authorized vendor verification. Questions are due by December 16, 2025. This solicitation incorporates various FAR and AGAR clauses, including requirements for SAM registration, Buy American, and Trade Agreements.
    Attachment 2 - Specifications Soybean Meal.pdf
    The USDA solicitation 1232SA26Q0028 requests offers for 400 tons of Solvent Extracted High Protein Soybean Meal, with specific protein, fiber, fat, and ash content requirements. Delivery is required by January 18, 2027, to USMARC, Clay Center, NE. A firm-fixed price purchase order will be awarded, with the Government intending to make one award, requiring pricing for all items. Offers will be evaluated based on price, technical acceptability, and past performance, with award going to the offeror representing the best value to the Government. The evaluation method is lowest price technically acceptable. Offerors must submit a cover letter, detailed pricing, compliance with specifications, an acknowledgment of the evaluation method, and authorized vendor verification. Questions are due by December 16, 2025. Various FAR and AGAR clauses are incorporated, including those related to SAM registration, Buy American, and Trade Agreements.
    Attachment 3 - Quote Submission Form SAM.gov.pdf
    The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Research Service (ARS) is seeking quotes for "Soybean Meal" under Solicitation Number 1232SA26Q0028. This Quote Submission Form requires vendors to provide company information, including SAM registration status, Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) Number, legal name, address, CAGE Code, and socio-economic status for NAICS code 311224 (with a small business threshold of under 1,250 employees). Vendors must confirm their SAM registration and socio-economic status. The form also requests quote details such as quote number, date, expiration, and itemized pricing for up to five line items, with quantities and unit prices. Vendors must specify the time to delivery and provide country of manufacture information, including product name(s), part number(s), manufacturer's legal name, and whether the product is domestic. For non-domestic products, the country of origin must be provided, along with certification from the manufacturer. The submission requires a signed certification acknowledging that incomplete submissions or lack of signature may lead to disqualification.
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