Purchase Soybean Oil
ID: 1232SA26Q0054Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Soybean and Other Oilseed Processing (311224)

PSC

FOOD, OILS AND FATS (8945)

Set Aside

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/6e9470bc01b84d2d91adb737b17b22f0/view
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    Description

    The Department of Agriculture, specifically the Agricultural Research Service (ARS), is seeking quotes for the procurement of 12 tons of degummed soybean oil to be used as a feed additive at the U.S. Meat Animal Research Center in Clay Center, Nebraska. The soybean oil must meet specific quality standards, including a minimum of 99.0% fat content, and deliveries are expected to be made via tanker trucks during regular business hours, commencing within 30 days of contract award. This procurement is crucial for supporting the nutritional needs of the center's livestock, and the contract is anticipated to be awarded as a firm fixed-price purchase order. Interested vendors must submit their quotes by 4:00 p.m. Central Time on December 21, 2025, to James Porter at james.porter@usda.gov, ensuring compliance with all specified requirements and documentation.

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    James Porter
    james.porter@usda.gov
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    Attachment 1 - Specifications Degummed Soybean Oil 2026.pdf
    The Roman L. Hurska U.S. Meat Animal Research Center (USMARC) requires 12 tons of degummed soybean oil as a feed additive for its animals. The degummed soybean oil must be crude, with a minimum of 99.0% fat, and delivered to the Clay Center, NE feed mill in tanker trucks. Deliveries are anticipated Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, with coordination required between truck drivers and feed mill operations. Delivery must commence within 30 days of contract award. The period of performance for this requirement is from January 1, 2026, to December 31, 2026. The government will provide facility access during normal business hours and a delivery location. The point of contact for this requirement is Danny Trausch.
    Attachment 1 - Specifications.pdf
    The Roman L. Hurska U.S. Meat Animal Research Center (USMARC) requires 12 tons of crude degummed soybean oil, with a minimum of 99.0% fat, to be used as an additive for animal feed. The soybean oil must be delivered to the USDA/ARS/USMARC feed mill in Clay Center, NE, via tanker trucks. Deliveries are anticipated Monday through Friday, 7:00 am to 3:30 pm, and must commence within 30 days of the contract award. The period of performance for this requirement is from January 1, 2026, to December 31, 2026. The government will provide facility access and a delivery location. Danny Trausch is the point of contact for this requirement.
    RFQ_1232SA26Q0054.pdf
    The government solicitation 1232SA26Q0054 outlines contract terms, conditions, and evaluation criteria for a firm-fixed-price contract. Key aspects include clauses incorporated by reference and full text, covering areas such as whistleblower rights, supply chain security, small business utilization, labor standards, and environmental compliance. Offerors must register with SAM, submit specific documents like a signed SF18, pricing, and a performance work statement, and acknowledge the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) evaluation method. Technical acceptability requires meeting all solicitation requirements and having acceptable past performance. The period of performance is from May 1, 2025, to April 30, 2026, with inspection and acceptance at the USDA ARS PA, U.S. Meat Animal Research Center in Clay Center, NE. Invoicing is exclusively through the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP).
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