Backtag Cement

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Animal Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), Veterinary Services (VS), has a requirement for backtag cement to support the veterinary services program. Veterinary Services uses back tag cement for use in adhering water resistant back tags to cattle and swine for health identification purposes in connection with the Market Cattle Identification (MCI) Program and the Market Swine Testing (MST) Program.

A multiple year firm fixed price indefinite delivery indefinite quantity commercial supply contract is anticipated for the purchase of this backtag cement. The effective period of the contract is anticipated to be on or about April 1, 2011.

The solicitation, AG-6395-S-11-0037, will be released on or about February 1, 2011 and will be a 100% small business set-aside, therefore, all responsible small businesses may submit an offer. After release, one may download a copy of the solicitation at this site. NOTIFICATIONS WILL NOT BE SENT TO OFFERER'S REGARDING THE ISSUANCE OF THE SOLICITATION NOR ANY OF ITS AMENDMENTS. IT IS THE OFFERER'S RESPONSIBILITY TO CHECK THIS WEB SITE PERIODICALLY FOR UPDATES. The NAICS code is 325520 with a size standard of 500 employees. Proposals shall be submitted to the contracting activity by the date and time indicated in the request for proposal. The solicitation will require that offeror's submit samples of their products for evaluation if they wish to be considered for this contract. All proposals shall have the solicitation number placed on the front of the proposal envelope.