Purchase Order 12639526P0042

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) Veterinary Services awarded a $330,000 firm fixed-price purchase order to Del Rio Feed & Supply, LLC for the procurement of bulk ivermectin-treated corn supporting the Cattle Fever Tick Eradication Program (CFTEP) in south Texas. This Total Small Business set-aside contract, awarded on January 28, 2026, calls for the delivery of treated corn to multiple locations in the Del Rio area by August 31, 2026. The corn must meet strict specifications requiring double-clean yellow whole kernel corn treated with ivermectin at 16-24 parts per million concentration, with samples submitted to the National Veterinary Services Lab for confirmation. Delivery will be accomplished via bulk feed trailer with an auger capable of transporting 22-ton loads within five business days of notification.

Del Rio Feed & Supply, a small business entity based in Del Rio, Texas, has established itself as a reliable supplier to APHIS Veterinary Services, with a substantial contracting history centered on ivermectin-treated corn products for the CFTEP. The vendor's previous work included a major indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contract valued at approximately $4.86 million through September 2024, and this purchase order represents continued support for the agency's tick eradication initiatives targeting wild deer populations during the non-deer season from March through mid-July. Performance will occur in Del Rio, Texas, leveraging the contractor's local presence and established expertise in agricultural product supply for federal animal health programs.