Dairy Calves
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- Solicitation number
- 12505B24Q0168
- Agency
- Midwest Area Field Research Implementation and Information Delivery, Department of Agriculture
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 112111 Beef Cattle Ranching and Farming
- PSC
- 8820 Live Animals, Not Raised For Food
- Place of performance
- Ames, Iowa 50010, United States
- Points of contact
-
- Debora Wells debora.wells@usda.gov (970) 631-4803
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Animal Disease Center in Ames, Iowa has a requirement for 12 dairy calves at 2 months of age. The calves must be of Holstein or Holstein cross breed, with males castrated and dehorned, and females not bred. The calves must come from a tuberculosis-free herd, demonstrate no signs of illness, and have sound legs and eyes. The calves must be sourced from the same farm within 100 miles of Ames, transported directly to the facility, and available as a group of 12 with comparable size. Pre-purchase blood testing for influenza A virus antibodies is required. This requirement is being introduced through a Sources Sought notification, with responses due by May 5, 2024. The government will use the responses to determine the acquisition strategy for any future solicitation.
This opportunity is not set-aside for any specific business size or socioeconomic category. The government has not provided any information about potential incumbents or current contractors. The contract value has not been specified, and the quantity of goods required is 12 dairy calves. The calves must be delivered by May 31, 2024.
Notice text
Sources Sought Notification for Dairy Calves
This is a Sources Sought Announcement issued by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) for informational and planning purposes only. This is NOT a solicitation, nor is it an announcement for a forthcoming solicitation. Submission of any information in response to this notification is purely voluntary. The Government assumes no financial responsibility for any costs incurred in providing a response.
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Animal Disease Center in Ames, Iowa has a need for 12 Dairy Calves at 2 months of age in accordance with the attached Statement of Work 24Q0168.
Responses to this notification will help to determine the acquisition strategy for any future solicitation.
Submission Instructions: Interested vendors are invited to submit a response to this Sources Sought notification by 5:00 p.m. CT on May 5, 2024, to the attention of Debora Wells, Contracts Specialist, at debora.wells@usda.gov . All questions are asked to be submitted in writing to the Primary Point of Contract and will be addressed accordingly.
Responses should be no more than 10 pages and include the following information:
1. Complete and return the 1 page Supporting Information form
2. Contact Name, e-mail address and phone number;
3. A statement of interest in any forthcoming acquisition.
4. A statement of capability to perform details of the requirement to include all requirements outlined in SOW.
Interested vendors are instructed to provide only the data requested. No proprietary classified confidential or sensitive information should be included in your response. The Government reserves the right to use any nonproprietary technical information in any resultant solicitation(s). Any additional information will not be reviewed by the USDA.
Attachments
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Supporting Information Form.pdf | ||
| Statement of Work 24Q0168.pdf |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Notice of Intent to Sole Source Dairy Calves | Pre-Solicitation | |
| Dairy Calves | Pre-Solicitation |
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