Swine Feed

The Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service seeks swine feed for the Roman L. Hruska U.S. Meat Animal Research Center, with quotations due June 22 by 1:00 PM local time and questions due June 17 by 4:00 PM CDT. The procurement is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 311119 with a 650-employee size standard.

Place of performance is Clay Center, Nebraska (844 Road 313). The contract covers a one-year period from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, on a firm-fixed-price basis. Required deliveries include HE WOA Pellets with Provent brand or equivalent Direct Fed Microbial (200 50-pound bags), SS-400 Plus Premix with Visano brand or equivalent DFM (400 50-pound bags), HD-80 Plus Premix with Visano brand or equivalent DFM (425 40-pound bags), 40 LT Premix (22 tons in bulk), and Sow Base AA80 Eco Plus with Visano brand or equivalent DFM (1,350 40-pound bags). All products must include M-Mobilize brand or equivalent mold binder/inhibitor. The contractor must provide complete base mixes with per-ton pricing for five nursery rations and three sow rations. Deliveries occur monthly or as needed Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Quality control includes biannual ration reviews, testing completed rations for proper balance and mold/toxin issues, and 60-day contact intervals with the swine operations manager. The contractor must monitor the government's corn supply for mold and toxin concerns. Offered prices must remain firm for 90 calendar days from receipt. Award goes to the offeror with the highest technical rating, provided price is fair and reasonable and past performance is acceptable or neutral. Evaluation weighs technical approach, price, and past performance; one award is anticipated.