RFQ for Bulk Ivermectin Treated Corn

The U.S. Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) Cattle Fever Tick Eradication Program is issuing Request for Quotation (RFQ) 12639526Q0024 to procure bulk Ivermectin-treated corn for feeding to wild deer populations in south Texas to control cattle fever ticks. The corn will be used exclusively during the non-deer season from March 1 through July 15 and must meet strict specifications, including a double-clean yellow whole kernel corn treated with Ivermectin at a concentration of 16-24 parts per million, confirmed through submission of samples to the National Veterinary Services Lab. Key requirements include the use of government-provided equipment for mixing, delivery via bulk feed trailer with an auger capable of 22 tons per load, and delivery to five specified south Texas locations within 5 business days of notification. Quotes will be evaluated based on relevant experience and total pricing to all delivery locations. The solicitation closes on January 26, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time, with a questions deadline that has already passed as of the posting date of January 22, 2026.

This acquisition is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside with a size standard of 650 employees under North American Industry Classification Standard Code 311119 (Other Animal Food Manufacturing). The procurement seeks 1,000 gross tons of treated corn and will be awarded as a Firm Fixed Price Commercial Supply Purchase Order. No incumbent contractor or budget range has been identified in the solicitation materials. The place of performance is Laredo, Texas 78041, where the treated corn will be delivered to the specified distribution locations for the cattle fever tick eradication initiative. Responsible sources, including all small business concerns meeting the size standard, are eligible to submit quotations for consideration.