Attachment 2 Specifications Pellets Feedlot 2026.pdf
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- Solicitation number
- 1232SA26Q0347
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This is a Specifications document for feedlot pellet rations required by the Roman L. Hruska U.S. Meat Animal Research Center (USMARC) in Clay Center, Nebraska. The solicitation covers two contract line items (CLINs) for the same Feedlot 4020 500R Balancer Pellet product with identical nutritional specifications but different delivery methods and quantities: CLIN 0001 requires 300 tons delivered in bulk via auger truck, and CLIN 0002 requires 7 tons delivered in bags. The performance period runs from April 1, 2026 through March 31, 2027, with delivery location at USMARC's facility in Clay Center, Nebraska.
The pellets must meet strict nutritional requirements on a dry matter basis, including monensin at 500 grams per ton, crude protein minimum of 40.00%, crude fat minimum of 1.00%, crude fiber maximum of 14.00%, calcium between 8.00% and 9.50%, phosphorus minimum of 0.60%, salt between 2.30% and 2.80%, potassium minimum of 0.50%, zinc minimum of 1,000 ppm, and specified vitamin minimums (Vitamin A at 30,000 IU/lb, Vitamin D3 at 3,000 IU/lb, and Vitamin E at 30 IU/lb). Deliveries must be staggered in increments not less than weekly throughout the performance period, with USMARC providing one week advance notice of delivery dates. The contractor must contact USMARC at least 24 hours prior to each delivery to confirm the appointment and provide a delivery ticket upon arrival. Access to the facility is available during normal business operations, Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
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Specifications
Pellets for Rations at the Feedlot
• Background and Purpose:
Scientists at the Roman L. Hruska U.S. Meat Animal Research Center (USMARC) are developing scientific information and new technology to solve high priority problems for the U.S. beef, sheep, and swine industries. As part of the effort, the beef population of USMARC spends a varied length of time at the feedlot operation. Pellets with a variety of nutritional value are needed for feeding cattle at the feedlot.
• Technical Requirements: Specifications are addressed on a DRY MATTER basis.
• CLIN 0001 Product:
Feedlot 4020 500R Balancer Pellet (Delivered in Bulk) 300 Tons o Required Content:
Monensin 500 grams/ton Crude Protein, min 40.00% NPN, max 20.00% Crude Fat, min 1.00% Crude Fiber, max 14.00% Calcium, min 8.00% Calcium, max 9.50% Phosphorus, min 0.60% Salt, min 2.30% Salt, max 2.80% Potassium, min 0.50% Zinc min 1,000 ppm Vitamin A, min 30,000 IU/lb Vitamin D3, min 3,000 IU/lb Vitamin E, min 30 IU/lb
• CLIN 0002 Product:
Feedlot 4020 500R Balancer Pellet (Delivered in Bags) 7 Tons o Required Content:
Monensin 500 grams/ton Crude Protein, min 40.00% NPN, max 20.00% Crude Fat, min 1.00% Crude Fiber, max 14.00% Calcium, min 8.00% Calcium, max 9.50% Phosphorus, min 0.60% Salt, min 2.30% Salt, max 2.80%
Specifications
Potassium, min 0.50% Zinc min 1,000 ppm Vitamin A, min 30,000 IU/lb Vitamin D3, min 3,000 IU/lb Vitamin E, min 30 IU/lb
• Place of Performance:
PA U.S. MEAT ANIMAL RESEARCH CENTER
P.O. BOX 166, STATE SPUR 18D
CLAY CENTER NE 68933
• Period of Performance:
• 04/01/2026-3/31/2027
• Government Furnished:
• Access to the facility during normal business operations (Monday through Friday 7:00 am to 3:30 pm)
• Location for delivery
• Delivery Specifications:
• Deliveries shall be staggered throughout the period of performance in increments not less than weekly.
• USMARC will notify the contractor at least one week prior to a staggered delivery date. For example, USMARC would order on Tuesday for delivery the following Tuesday.
• Bulk product deliveries (CLIN 0001) require auger delivery truck, no other bulk delivery system will be accepted.
• At least 24 hours prior to delivery the contractor shall contact USMARC personnel to confirm delivery appointment.
• Upon delivery the contractor shall provide a delivery ticket to USMARC personnel.
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