The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), Veterinary Services (VS), National Veterinary Stockpile (NVS) is seeking information regarding companies capable of providing humane euthanasia/ depopulation and/ or disposal services for animals such as cattle, bison, poultry, and/ or swine. The NVS is the nation's repository of critical veterinary supplies, equipment, and service resources. It exists because of the nation's concern after 9/11 that terrorists could release animal diseases of catastrophic proportions that could deplete the resources of State and local responders. The NVS' ability to deploy, within 24 hours, large amounts of critical veterinary resources ensure States have what they need to respond to catastrophes and disease outbreaks. Depopulation and carcass management (disposal) are two important tools for controlling catastrophic animal diseases. The NVS seeks: 1. Vendor(s) capable of humane euthanasia/depopulation of large numbers of diseased poultry, livestock and/or feral swine; (Attachment 1) 2. Vendor(s) capable of developing and manufacturing humane euthanasia/ depopulation technology; and/ or (Attachment 2) 3. Vendor(s) capable of disposal management, including transportation, of animal carcasses and associated animal waste (manure, bedding, litter, and other contaminated materials. (Attachment 3) For more information about the specifics of each category, see the 3 applicable attachments. Sources who respond to this notice are responsible for appropriately marking information if it is proprietary in nature. The applicable NAICS Codes are: 115115, 115210, 221210, 311611, 311615, 333111, 541940, 562119, 562211, 562213, and 562910. This is not a Request for Proposal (RFP); therefore, no proposals will be accepted, and no contracts will result from any submission. The government will not award a contract based on the information received; nor will we reimburse participants for information provided. Information requested is strictly voluntary and is for planning purposes only. Reference the enclosed attachments for further details. Alternate NAICS Codes that are applicable: 115- Support Activities for Agriculture and Forestry; 115115 - Labor contractors, farm 115- Support Activities for Agriculture and Forestry; 115210- Support Activities for Animal Production 221- Utilities; 221210 - Gas, natural, Distributor 311- Food Manufacturing; 3116- Animal Slaughtering and Processing; 311611 - Animal (Except Poultry) Slaughter 311- Food Manufacturing; 3116- Animal Slaughtering and Processing; 311613- Rendering and Meat By-Products Processing 311- Food Manufacturing; 3116- Animal Slaughtering and Processing; 311615- Poultry Processing 333- Machinery Manufacturing; 333111- Farm Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing 541- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services; 541940- Veterinary Services 562- Waste Management and Remediation Services; 562119- Debris removal services 562- Waste Management and Remediation Services; 562211- Hazardous waste treatment and disposal 562- Waste Management and Remediation Services; 562213- Solid Waste Combustors and Incinerators 562- Waste Management and Remediation Services; 562910- Remediation Services