Red Angus Bulls to El Reno, OK

The Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service seeks eight Red Angus bulls for delivery to El Reno, Oklahoma, with quotations due May 15, 2026 and questions due May 9, 2026 at 12:00 PM Pacific Time. This is a Total Small Business set-aside under FAR 52.219-6, restricting competition to small business concerns.

Place of performance includes two locations: seven bulls to the Oklahoma and Central Plains Agricultural Research Center at 7207 W. Cheyenne Street, El Reno, OK 73047, and one bull to Southern Plains Experimental Range at Fort Supply, OK 73841. Delivery is required within 30 days of contract award. The NAICS code is 112111, Beef Cattle Ranching and Farming; the small business size standard is $2.5 million.

The bulls must meet detailed genetic and performance trait specifications including Calving Ease Direct scores of 5 to 22, birth weight EPDs of −5.0 to 2.0 lbs, and weaning weight EPDs of 58 to 95 lbs, with one bull specified for enhanced calving-ease metrics for heifer breeding. The vendor must provide a Virgin Bull Affidavit signed by producer and veterinarian upon delivery and warrant all bulls remain sound and fertile for 12 months, with vendor credit issued for replacement bulls in case of failure. All bulls will be inspected upon delivery with blood samples tested for Bovine Leukemia Virus, Johne's Disease, and BVDV; positive results result in rejection and vendor credit on replacement stock.

Evaluation uses three primary factors: Relevant Quality (animal quality, scope, size, and complexity), Past Performance (five completed contracts within the preceding five years, rated on recency, relevancy, and quality), and Price (including quantity and prompt payment discounts). Offerors must hold prices firm for 90 calendar days from receipt. Award will be one firm fixed-price contract to the quoter representing best value. Contractors must submit pricing for all items to be considered responsive.