60 - Cesarean deprived Colostrum deprived Piglets

The Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service is soliciting quotations for the procurement of 60 healthy, 5-week-old Cesarean-derived, colostrum-deprived piglets that must be free of antibody reactivity to and colonization with Streptococcus suis and Glaesserella parasuis. These specialized piglets are required to support vaccine efficacy research for preventing systemic disease in swine, addressing critical gaps in available commercial vaccines for these bacterial pathogens. The solicitation will be evaluated using a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) approach under a sequential evaluation methodology, where quotations are assessed first for technical acceptability—requiring exact brand name, make, and model specifications supported by manufacturer documentation—and past performance ratings (acceptable, neutral, or unacceptable), with award made to the lowest-priced quotation that achieves acceptable technical capability and acceptable or neutral past performance. Price evaluation will consider total cost for the base period, including any quantity or prompt payment discounts, with disqualification resulting from failure to provide pricing for all line items. The deadline for quotation submission is May 1, 2026, at 5:00 PM Eastern Time, with questions due to lynn.hults@usda.gov no later than April 29, 2026, at 3:00 PM Central Time, and all quoters must maintain pricing firm for 90 calendar days from the quote due date.

This solicitation is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS code 112210 (Hog and Pig Farming) with a small business size standard of $4.0 million, restricting competition to qualified small business concerns. The procurement includes three line items covering the 60 piglets, ear-tagging services, and transportation to the performance location. The contract period of performance runs from May 4, 2026, to July 20, 2026, with delivery required by July 20, 2026, to the USDA National Center for Animal Health located at 1920 Dayton Avenue, P.O. Box 70, Ames, Iowa 50010. No incumbent contractor is referenced in the solicitation materials, and no specific budget range has been disclosed; pricing will be evaluated for fairness and reasonableness as part of the award determination process. Award will be made on a firm-fixed-price basis to a single offeror representing best value to the Government.