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AAALAC-Accredited Ferret Supply and Delivery

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Response Deadline11/16/2026, 04:00:00 PM CST

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This subcontract with the USDA Agricultural Research Service involves the procurement and delivery of 54 high-health ferrets to support prime contractors at the National Animal Disease Center in Ames, Iowa. The selected provider must source the animals from an AAALAC-accredited high-health farm and ensure all animals are transported in filtered shipping boxes across two separate shipments. A critical requirement of the agreement is strict adherence to 9 CFR 121.3(c) to maintain low path characterization. The primary objective is the successful delivery of 54 healthy, accredited ferrets to the designated performance location to ensure the continuity of research projects.

General Info

Procure and deliver 54 high-health ferrets to USDA National Animal Disease Center, Iowa.

Agency

Department Of Agriculture → USDA Ars Afm Apd

NAICS

112111 - Beef Cattle Ranching and Farming

Place of Performance

Ames, IA, 50010, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of 124PSA27Q0010.

The full solicitation package (1 document), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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Timeline

PostedNov 9

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Response DeadlineNov 16

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Response Deadline

11/16/2026, 04:00:00 PM CSTin 6 days

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AgencyDepartment Of Agriculture → USDA Ars Afm Apd

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Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Agriculture → USDA Ars Afm Apd

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Supplies and delivers 54 high-health ferrets for prime contractors on USDA National Animal Disease Center (NADC) projects. Sources animals from an AAALAC-accredited high-health farm and transports them in filtered shipping boxes to Ames, IA, in two separate shipments. Ensures compliance with 9 CFR §121.3(c) for low path characterization. Delivers 54 healthy, AAALAC-sourced ferrets.

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