JC Material Handling Co., L.L.C.

JC Material Handling Co., L.L.C. is a woman-owned small disadvantaged business based in Ames, Iowa, specializing in providing agricultural products to federal government agencies. Registered in SAM.gov since 2003, the company is structured as a partnership or limited liability partnership and is classified as a for-profit organization, woman-owned small business, and Subchapter S Corporation. The company primarily focuses on supplying agricultural materials such as hay and straw bales to research facilities, with a particular emphasis on supporting the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Research Service (USDA-ARS).

The company has consistently provided small square straw bales, small hay bales, and large square hay bales to the USDA-ARS National Animal Disease Center in Ames, Iowa. Its federal contract awards have ranged from $6,000 to $35,300, with most contracts being firm fixed-price delivery orders or purchase orders. The contracts are typically set aside for small businesses, though some have been awarded on an unrestricted basis. JC Material Handling Co., L.L.C. has demonstrated a specialized capability in supplying high-quality agricultural products that meet specific technical requirements for research and animal care activities, with delivery specifications including precise measurements of feed value, protein content, and fiber characteristics.

JC Material Handling Co., L.L.C. holds multiple Indefinite Delivery Contracts (IDVs) with the USDA-ARS Midwest Area, with contract values ranging from $33,600 to $58,875. These IDVs have performance periods typically spanning one year and are focused on providing small square straw bales, alfalfa hay large square bales, and small hay bales. The most recent IDV, awarded in January 2025, is a single-award contract with a ceiling value of $41,880, set aside for small businesses under the NAICS code 111140 (Wheat Farming). These contracts enable the USDA to procure agricultural materials on an as-needed basis, ensuring a reliable supply of high-quality products to support ongoing research and animal care programs at their Midwest facilities.