Feed Transportation and Delivery Logistics

The contract requires the transportation of bulk premix feed from the manufacturer to the USDA National Animal Disease Center in Ames, Iowa, using clean, closed vehicles to ensure product integrity. Deliveries must be completed within four working days and adhere to specified time windows to maintain operational efficiency and safety standards. The scope is limited to logistics services that meet strict cleanliness and containment protocols suitable for animal feed intended for research use. All transport must comply with federal regulations regarding the handling and movement of feed materials to prevent contamination or exposure risks. This is a total small business set-aside subcontract under NAICS code 484220, reserved exclusively for small businesses as defined by the SBA. The opportunity was posted on May 5, 2026, with responses due by May 22, 2026, at 10:00 PM Eastern Time. Performance is exclusively localized to the facility in Ames, Iowa, with a ZIP code of 50010. The contracting entity is the USDA Agricultural Research Service, specifically under the Animal Disease Research Division, and no point of contact or additional address details are provided in the solicitation. Bidders must be certified small businesses to qualify and must demonstrate capability in secure, timely, and regulated transport of bulk feed under USDA guidelines.