Feedlot Pellets *CANCELLED*
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- 12805B25Q0102
- Agency
-
Plains Area
Field Research Implementation and Information Delivery, Department of Agriculture
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- Total Small Business
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 311119 Other Animal Food Manufacturing
- PSC
- 8710 Forage And Feed
- Place of performance
- Clay Center, Nebraska 68933, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The United States Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Research Service is seeking quotations for specialized feedlot pellets through a Request for Quotation (RFQ 12805B25Q0102) for the U.S. Meat Animal Research Center in Clay Center, Nebraska. The solicitation covers five specific contract line items (CLINs) for various nutritional cattle feed pellets, including bulk and bagged options with precise nutritional specifications. The government will evaluate offers using a Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable (LPTA) method, which requires offerors to meet all technical requirements and demonstrate acceptable past performance. Quotations must be submitted via email to Christopher Turner by March 21, 2025, and must include complete pricing for all CLINs, a Buy American Certificate, and compliance with federal contracting regulations. Technical acceptability will be determined by meeting solicitation requirements, maintaining small business status, and providing acceptable past performance documentation.
The procurement is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 311119, with a small business size standard of 650 employees. The contract will cover a performance period from April 1, 2025, to March 31, 2026, with delivery quantities ranging from 3 to 400 tons of different pellet types. Specific delivery requirements include using an auger delivery truck for bulk products, providing 24-hour advance delivery notifications, and delivering during normal business hours (Monday through Friday, 7:00 am to 3:30 pm). The pellets have detailed nutritional specifications, including varying levels of protein, monensin, calcium, and other essential nutrients for cattle feeding research. Delivery will be made to the PA U.S. Meat Animal Research Center located at P.O. Box 166, State Spur 18D, Clay Center, Nebraska 68933, with the FOB point designated as destination.
Notice text
5 versions
Update #5 · Latest ·
18MAR25 RFQ CANCELLED - RFQ CANCELLED - RFQ CANCELLED
18MAR25 Specification Clarification. The nutrient specifications are expressed on a dry matter basis.
17MAR25 Amendment 0002 issued. Amendment 0002 Incorporates current USDA FAR Class Deviations and a related FAR Class Deviations notice pursuant to the clause at FAR 52.252-6(b.) Clauses and provisions document RFQ 12805B25Q0102 Feedlot Pellets Clauses and Provisions.pdf is replaced with AMD 0002 RFQ 12805B25Q0102 Feedlot Pellets Clauses and Provisions.pdf.
14MAR25 Amendment 0001 issued. Amendment 0001 replaces Attachment 001 Specifications Feedlot Pellets.pdf with AMD 0001 Attachment 001 Specifications Feedlot Pellets.pdf. The AMD 0001 version of the specifications has an added section addressing delivery specifications.
13MAR25 Base posting. Any amendment and document updates related to this solicitation will be available electronically at the Government Point of Entry (sam.gov). It is the offeror's responsibility to monitor sam.gov Contract Opportunities regarding this solicitation.
(i)This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for a commercial supply prepared in accordance with the format in FAR subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.
(ii)The solicitation number is 12805B25Q0102 and is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ).
(iii)This solicitation document incorporates those provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2025-03.
(iv)Set Aside: Total Small Business NAICS: 311119 Small Business Size Standard: 650 Employees
(v) See clauses and provisions document section “SCHEDULE and CLIN Structure” for line item number(s), quantity, and unit of measure.
(vi)The USDA, Agricultural Research Service requires Feedlot Pellets. See Attachment 001 and other attachments for more information.
(vii)Dates: See clauses and provisions document “Period of Performance” section.
Place of Delivery and Acceptance:
PA U.S. MEAT ANIMAL RESEARCH CENTER
P.O. BOX 166, STATE SPUR 18D
CLAY CENTER NE 68933
FOB Point: Destination
(viii)The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Products and Commercial Services, applies to this acquisition. See “Instructions for the Preparation of Offers (FAR 52.212-1 Addendum)” in the clauses and provisions document.
(ix)The provision at 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Products and Commercial Services is detailed in the clauses and provisions document under “FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation-Commercial Items (Addendum.)”
(x)Online sam.gov completion of the provision at 52.212-3 is advised.
(xi)The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Products and Commercial Services, applies to this acquisition. Any addenda will be noted in the clauses and provisions document.
(xii)The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Products and Commercial Services, applies to this acquisition. Additional clauses are detailed in the clauses and provisions document.
(xiii)Not applicable.
(xiv)Not applicable.
(xv)All sources wishing to quote shall furnish a quotation by the time and dated noted in the General Information, “Date Offers Due” fields above.
(xvi)Quotations are to be sent via email to Christopher Turner at christopher.c.turner@usda.gov.
Notes:
Time Zones: Please note time zone designations in the "General Information" section above. Other time zones are as designated in the solicitation attachments.
Failure to provide the required information in the requested format may result in quotes not being considered for award. The Clauses and Provisions document contains detailed quote submittal requirements
Attached Provisions/Clauses apply to this RFQ and any subsequent award.
Update #4 ·
18MAR25 Specification Clarification. The nutrient specifications are expressed on a dry matter basis.
17MAR25 Amendment 0002 issued. Amendment 0002 Incorporates current USDA FAR Class Deviations and a related FAR Class Deviations notice pursuant to the clause at FAR 52.252-6(b.) Clauses and provisions document RFQ 12805B25Q0102 Feedlot Pellets Clauses and Provisions.pdf is replaced with AMD 0002 RFQ 12805B25Q0102 Feedlot Pellets Clauses and Provisions.pdf.
14MAR25 Amendment 0001 issued. Amendment 0001 replaces Attachment 001 Specifications Feedlot Pellets.pdf with AMD 0001 Attachment 001 Specifications Feedlot Pellets.pdf. The AMD 0001 version of the specifications has an added section addressing delivery specifications.
13MAR25 Base posting. Any amendment and document updates related to this solicitation will be available electronically at the Government Point of Entry (sam.gov). It is the offeror's responsibility to monitor sam.gov Contract Opportunities regarding this solicitation.
(i)This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for a commercial supply prepared in accordance with the format in FAR subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.
(ii)The solicitation number is 12805B25Q0102 and is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ).
(iii)This solicitation document incorporates those provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2025-03.
(iv)Set Aside: Total Small Business NAICS: 311119 Small Business Size Standard: 650 Employees
(v) See clauses and provisions document section “SCHEDULE and CLIN Structure” for line item number(s), quantity, and unit of measure.
(vi)The USDA, Agricultural Research Service requires Feedlot Pellets. See Attachment 001 and other attachments for more information.
(vii)Dates: See clauses and provisions document “Period of Performance” section.
Place of Delivery and Acceptance:
PA U.S. MEAT ANIMAL RESEARCH CENTER
P.O. BOX 166, STATE SPUR 18D
CLAY CENTER NE 68933
FOB Point: Destination
(viii)The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Products and Commercial Services, applies to this acquisition. See “Instructions for the Preparation of Offers (FAR 52.212-1 Addendum)” in the clauses and provisions document.
(ix)The provision at 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Products and Commercial Services is detailed in the clauses and provisions document under “FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation-Commercial Items (Addendum.)”
(x)Online sam.gov completion of the provision at 52.212-3 is advised.
(xi)The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Products and Commercial Services, applies to this acquisition. Any addenda will be noted in the clauses and provisions document.
(xii)The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Products and Commercial Services, applies to this acquisition. Additional clauses are detailed in the clauses and provisions document.
(xiii)Not applicable.
(xiv)Not applicable.
(xv)All sources wishing to quote shall furnish a quotation by the time and dated noted in the General Information, “Date Offers Due” fields above.
(xvi)Quotations are to be sent via email to Christopher Turner at christopher.c.turner@usda.gov.
Notes:
Time Zones: Please note time zone designations in the "General Information" section above. Other time zones are as designated in the solicitation attachments.
Failure to provide the required information in the requested format may result in quotes not being considered for award. The Clauses and Provisions document contains detailed quote submittal requirements
Attached Provisions/Clauses apply to this RFQ and any subsequent award.
Update #3 ·
17MAR25 Amendment 0002 issued. Amendment 0002 Incorporates current USDA FAR Class Deviations and a related FAR Class Deviations notice pursuant to the clause at FAR 52.252-6(b.) Clauses and provisions document RFQ 12805B25Q0102 Feedlot Pellets Clauses and Provisions.pdf is replaced with AMD 0002 RFQ 12805B25Q0102 Feedlot Pellets Clauses and Provisions.pdf.
14MAR25 Amendment 0001 issued. Amendment 0001 replaces Attachment 001 Specifications Feedlot Pellets.pdf with AMD 0001 Attachment 001 Specifications Feedlot Pellets.pdf. The AMD 0001 version of the specifications has an added section addressing delivery specifications.
13MAR25 Base posting. Any amendment and document updates related to this solicitation will be available electronically at the Government Point of Entry (sam.gov). It is the offeror's responsibility to monitor sam.gov Contract Opportunities regarding this solicitation.
(i)This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for a commercial supply prepared in accordance with the format in FAR subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.
(ii)The solicitation number is 12805B25Q0102 and is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ).
(iii)This solicitation document incorporates those provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2025-03.
(iv)Set Aside: Total Small Business NAICS: 311119 Small Business Size Standard: 650 Employees
(v) See clauses and provisions document section “SCHEDULE and CLIN Structure” for line item number(s), quantity, and unit of measure.
(vi)The USDA, Agricultural Research Service requires Feedlot Pellets. See Attachment 001 and other attachments for more information.
(vii)Dates: See clauses and provisions document “Period of Performance” section.
Place of Delivery and Acceptance:
PA U.S. MEAT ANIMAL RESEARCH CENTER
P.O. BOX 166, STATE SPUR 18D
CLAY CENTER NE 68933
FOB Point: Destination
(viii)The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Products and Commercial Services, applies to this acquisition. See “Instructions for the Preparation of Offers (FAR 52.212-1 Addendum)” in the clauses and provisions document.
(ix)The provision at 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Products and Commercial Services is detailed in the clauses and provisions document under “FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation-Commercial Items (Addendum.)”
(x)Online sam.gov completion of the provision at 52.212-3 is advised.
(xi)The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Products and Commercial Services, applies to this acquisition. Any addenda will be noted in the clauses and provisions document.
(xii)The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Products and Commercial Services, applies to this acquisition. Additional clauses are detailed in the clauses and provisions document.
(xiii)Not applicable.
(xiv)Not applicable.
(xv)All sources wishing to quote shall furnish a quotation by the time and dated noted in the General Information, “Date Offers Due” fields above.
(xvi)Quotations are to be sent via email to Christopher Turner at christopher.c.turner@usda.gov.
Notes:
Time Zones: Please note time zone designations in the "General Information" section above. Other time zones are as designated in the solicitation attachments.
Failure to provide the required information in the requested format may result in quotes not being considered for award. The Clauses and Provisions document contains detailed quote submittal requirements
Attached Provisions/Clauses apply to this RFQ and any subsequent award.
Update #2 ·
14MAR25 Amendment 0001 issued. Amendment 0001 replaces Attachment 001 Specifications Feedlot Pellets.pdf with AMD 0001 Attachment 001 Specifications Feedlot Pellets.pdf. The AMD 0001 version of the specifications has an added section addressing delivery specifications.
13MAR25 Base posting. Any amendment and document updates related to this solicitation will be available electronically at the Government Point of Entry (sam.gov). It is the offeror's responsibility to monitor sam.gov Contract Opportunities regarding this solicitation.
(i)This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for a commercial supply prepared in accordance with the format in FAR subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.
(ii)The solicitation number is 12805B25Q0102 and is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ).
(iii)This solicitation document incorporates those provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2025-03.
(iv)Set Aside: Total Small Business NAICS: 311119 Small Business Size Standard: 650 Employees
(v) See clauses and provisions document section “SCHEDULE and CLIN Structure” for line item number(s), quantity, and unit of measure.
(vi)The USDA, Agricultural Research Service requires Feedlot Pellets. See Attachment 001 and other attachments for more information.
(vii)Dates: See clauses and provisions document “Period of Performance” section.
Place of Delivery and Acceptance:
PA U.S. MEAT ANIMAL RESEARCH CENTER
P.O. BOX 166, STATE SPUR 18D
CLAY CENTER NE 68933
FOB Point: Destination
(viii)The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Products and Commercial Services, applies to this acquisition. See “Instructions for the Preparation of Offers (FAR 52.212-1 Addendum)” in the clauses and provisions document.
(ix)The provision at 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Products and Commercial Services is detailed in the clauses and provisions document under “FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation-Commercial Items (Addendum.)”
(x)Online sam.gov completion of the provision at 52.212-3 is advised.
(xi)The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Products and Commercial Services, applies to this acquisition. Any addenda will be noted in the clauses and provisions document.
(xii)The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Products and Commercial Services, applies to this acquisition. Additional clauses are detailed in the clauses and provisions document.
(xiii)Not applicable.
(xiv)Not applicable.
(xv)All sources wishing to quote shall furnish a quotation by the time and dated noted in the General Information, “Date Offers Due” fields above.
(xvi)Quotations are to be sent via email to Christopher Turner at christopher.c.turner@usda.gov.
Notes:
Time Zones: Please note time zone designations in the "General Information" section above. Other time zones are as designated in the solicitation attachments.
Failure to provide the required information in the requested format may result in quotes not being considered for award. The Clauses and Provisions document contains detailed quote submittal requirements
Attached Provisions/Clauses apply to this RFQ and any subsequent award.
Update #1 ·
13MAR25 Base posting. Any amendment and document updates related to this solicitation will be available electronically at the Government Point of Entry (sam.gov). It is the offeror's responsibility to monitor sam.gov Contract Opportunities regarding this solicitation.
(i)This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for a commercial supply prepared in accordance with the format in FAR subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.
(ii)The solicitation number is 12805B25Q0102 and is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ).
(iii)This solicitation document incorporates those provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2025-03.
(iv)Set Aside: Total Small Business NAICS: 311119 Small Business Size Standard: 650 Employees
(v) See clauses and provisions document section “SCHEDULE and CLIN Structure” for line item number(s), quantity, and unit of measure.
(vi)The USDA, Agricultural Research Service requires Feedlot Pellets. See Attachment 001 and other attachments for more information.
(vii)Dates: See clauses and provisions document “Period of Performance” section.
Place of Delivery and Acceptance:
PA U.S. MEAT ANIMAL RESEARCH CENTER
P.O. BOX 166, STATE SPUR 18D
CLAY CENTER NE 68933
FOB Point: Destination
(viii)The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Products and Commercial Services, applies to this acquisition. See “Instructions for the Preparation of Offers (FAR 52.212-1 Addendum)” in the clauses and provisions document.
(ix)The provision at 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Products and Commercial Services is detailed in the clauses and provisions document under “FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation-Commercial Items (Addendum.)”
(x)Online sam.gov completion of the provision at 52.212-3 is advised.
(xi)The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Products and Commercial Services, applies to this acquisition. Any addenda will be noted in the clauses and provisions document.
(xii)The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Products and Commercial Services, applies to this acquisition. Additional clauses are detailed in the clauses and provisions document.
(xiii)Not applicable.
(xiv)Not applicable.
(xv)All sources wishing to quote shall furnish a quotation by the time and dated noted in the General Information, “Date Offers Due” fields above.
(xvi)Quotations are to be sent via email to Christopher Turner at christopher.c.turner@usda.gov.
Notes:
Time Zones: Please note time zone designations in the "General Information" section above. Other time zones are as designated in the solicitation attachments.
Failure to provide the required information in the requested format may result in quotes not being considered for award. The Clauses and Provisions document contains detailed quote submittal requirements
Attached Provisions/Clauses apply to this RFQ and any subsequent award.
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