Animal Health Certification and Documentation Services

The contract requires the provision of veterinary certification to confirm that swine are free from Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome Virus, along with detailed documentation of sow parity and genetic lineage. All interventions performed on the animals—including routine procedures like iron supplementation and tail clipping—must be thoroughly logged in accordance with USDA standards and specific contractual obligations. This documentation must be accurate, complete, and maintained in a manner that supports traceability and regulatory compliance throughout the contract period. The solicitation is classified as a subcontract under a Total Small Business Set-Aside, designated for small business concerns as defined by the SBA, and falls under NAICS code 541940 for other professional, scientific, and technical services. The work must be performed at the designated location in Ames, Iowa, with a response deadline of August 4, 2026. The agency responsible is the USDA Agricultural Research Service, and the services are essential to ensuring animal health standards and operational integrity for federally managed swine programs.