Notice of intent to sole source 279 steer calves

The U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agriculture Research Service, intends to issue a sole source award for 279 steer calves with appropriate genotypic and phenotypic information available and animals that meet the Center's stringent biosecurity standards that do not allow animals that have not been born on the property to enter the herd. These animals will be used for mission critical ongoing research that includes studies related to the prevalence of e.coli in cattle, genetic diversity studies, and many more. All animals will be used in USDA funded or collaborative studies that directly align with previously approved research objectives. In order to meet our animal and experimental protocol requirements, we must purchase animals that were born on the site.

Pursuant to the authority of 41 U.S.C. 253(c)(1) and FAR 6.302-1, Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements.
This posting is a NOTICE OF INTENT and is not a request for quotations or proposals. No solicitation document is available and telephone requests for information will not be accepted. Potential sources who believe that they are capable of proving these services are invited to submit, in writing, substantiating documentation to the identified point of contact by no later than 15 days of the publication of this notice. The information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement for future requirements. A determination by the Government to compete future actions based on responses to this notice is solely at the discretion of the Government.

Any questions or concerns about this notice should be directed by email to the primary point of contact.