Feedlot Pellets - Clay Center NE
Closed Solicitation Posted
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- Solicitation number
- 12805B25Q0125
- Agency
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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 Agricultural Research Service (USDA ARS) is seeking quotations for specialized feedlot pellets for the U.S. Meat Animal Research Center located in Clay Center, Nebraska. The solicitation (RFQ 12805B25Q0125) requires five different types of cattle feed pellets with precise nutritional specifications, including varying protein levels, minerals, vitamins, and additives like Monensin and Melengestrol Acetate. The procurement will utilize a Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable (LPTA) evaluation method, with vendors required to be registered in SAM.gov and complete specific representations and certifications. Quotations must be submitted via email to Christopher Turner by April 3, 2025, and must include pricing for all Contract Line Item Numbers (CLINs). Offerors will be evaluated based on their ability to meet the detailed nutritional and delivery specifications outlined in the solicitation's attachments.
The contract is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 311119 with a small business size standard of 650 employees. The total procurement includes 400 tons of bulk Feedlot 4020 500R Balancer Pellet, 60 tons of Feedlot Balancer Pellet with MGA, 3 tons of Feedlot BPR 677R Balancer Pellet in bags, 5 tons of Feedlot Balancer Pellet No Rumensin, and 5 tons of Feedlot 4020 500R Balancer Pellet in bags. The contract performance period will run from April 9, 2025, to March 31, 2026, with staggered deliveries throughout this timeframe. Delivery specifications require weekly increments with at least 24 hours' advance notice, and bulk product deliveries must use an auger delivery truck to the USMARC facility in Clay Center, Nebraska. Invoicing for the contract will be processed through the Department of Treasury's Invoice Processing Platform (IPP).
Notice text
27MAR25 Base posting. Any amendments 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 12805B25Q0125 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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Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Feedlot Pellets - Clay Center NE | Award Notice | |
| This notice | Solicitation |
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