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51 head of cattle (calves)

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1232SA26Q0543Federal

Submission Closed05/06/2026, 09:00:00 PM UTC

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General Info

Agency

Department Of Agriculture → USDA Ars Afm Apd

Contract Value

$153,000

NAICS

112111 - Beef Cattle Ranching and Farming View NAICS

Place of Performance

Kerrville, TX, 78028, USA

Set-Aside

SBA

Awardee

GILLESPIE LIVESTOCK COMPANY INCView Profile

Award Issued Date

06/05/2026, 12:00:00 AM UTC

Documents

(1)

RFQ+1232SA26Q0543.pdf

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PhaseClosed

PostedApr 29

Combined Synopsis

Response DeadlineMay 6

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Submission Closed

05/06/2026, 09:00:00 PM UTC

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Agriculture → USDA Ars Afm Apd

Contacts1 person available

OfficeBELTSVILLE, MD, 20705, USA

Organization / Agency

Department Of Agriculture → USDA Ars Afm Apd

Office AddressBELTSVILLE, MD, 20705, USA

Contacts

Richard Hawthorne

contact@example.gov

Full Description

Description -

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Quotations are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.

Solicitation number 1232SA26Q0543 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for 51 calves

This acquisition is set-aside for small business concerns. The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 112111 The small business size standard is $2.5M This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency.

Technical Requirements:

Quantity: 51 Head.
Weight: 400–500 lbs per animal.
Age: 6–24 months.
Sex: Steers and/or Heifers (No bull calves).
Breed Priority:
- Primary: Hereford.
- Secondary: Black Angus or Charolais (only if Hereford quantity is insufficient).
- Prohibited: No Brahman, Brahman cross, or Brahman influence.
ADDITIONAL SPECIFICATIONS LISTED IN THE ATTACHED SPECIFICATION SHEET

Award Type

The Government intends to make one award from this solicitation. Therefore, to be considered responsive, contractors must submit pricing for all items.

Evaluation and Basis for Award

The provision at FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation—Commercial Products and Commercial Services

is not applicable to this solicitation. In lieu of this provision, quotes will be evaluated in accordance with FAR 12.203 based on the criteria listed below. Award will be made to the offeror representing the best value to the Government.

The Government will conduct a comparative evaluation of quotes to select the Contractor that is best suited to fulfill the requirement. The evaluation factors are: Price (market report) and Technical Capability. The Government reserves the right to select a quote that represents a superior technical solution, even if it is not the lowest priced.

Submission Requirements:

To be considered, provide a quote on company letterhead including:

Vendor Details: SAM.gov UEI Number.
Technical Documentation:
- Descriptive material and a "meets/does not meet" statement for the minimum specifications
- Physical Address of the Host Facility where animals will be inspected and loaded.
Pricing: A copy of the most recent, verifiable Market Report (e.g., Weekly Livestock Auction Report) for the proposed Host Facility. This report will serve as the basis for the Government’s price evaluation.
Validity: Quote must be valid for at least 60 days.

Offerors shall identify where the offered item meets or does not meet each of the Government's functional and performance minimum specifications listed herein.

Please ensure all email correspondence includes the solicitation number in the subject line. Emails without the RFQ number in the subject line may not be seen, read, and /or reviewed and therefore disqualified from consideration.

QUESTIONS REGARDING THIS RFQ ARE DUE TO RICHARD HAWTHORNE at Richard.hawthorne@usda.gov, NO LATER THAN 1:00 p. m. ET, May 4th, 2026. Questions will only be accepted via email and WILL NOT be answered if received after this date/time.

QUOTES REGARDING THIS RFQ ARE DUE TO RICHARD HAWTHORNE at Richard.hawthorne@usda.gov , NO LATER THAN 5:00 p. m. ET, May 6th, 2026.

USDA Address:

USDA-ARS Knipling-Bushland U.S. Livestock Insects Research Laboratory

2700 Fredericksburg Road

Kerrville, TX, 78028