Beef Heifers

THIS IS A NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD A SOLE SOURCE CONTRACT AND IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE QUOTES. 

The USDA/ARS intends to award a Firm fixed price sole source contract under the authority of 41 U.S.C 253(c)(1) and FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i), only one responsible source, to:

S&B Cattle Co.

P.O. Box 12248

Lexington, KY 40582 

Description of Requirement:  The objective of this sole source award is to procure 17 beef heifers that meet the following specifications:

1. Vaccinated (IBR and Blackleg);
2. Dewormed;
3. Sound and healthy;
4. 1,000-1,400 lbs.;
5. Certificate of Veterinary Inspection from Allen and Jolly Veterinary Services PLLC (Versailles, KY); and
6. Selected from the 90 head of cattle that are currently on loan to the Forage Animal Production Research Unit as part of a non-funded cooperative agreement.

The NAICS code for this requirement is 112111; the small business size standard is $2.5 Million. 

This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotes; however, interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to this requirement.  All information received by 9:00 AM CDT on August 8, 2022 will be considered by the Government.  Responses shall be submitted to Josh Dobereiner at josh.dobereiner@usda.gov.  The e-mail subject line shall state, 12505B22Q0188, Notice of Intent to Sole Source.  A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. 

NO TELEPHONE REQUESTS WILL BE HONORED.