FY26 Milk Testing PDS Farm

This contract, solicitation number 1232SA26Q0654, is a firm-fixed-price requirement for milk testing services to be performed at the USDA Agricultural Research Service’s Dairy Forage Research Center in Prairie du Sac, Wisconsin, with a base period from June 4, 2026, through June 3, 2027, and four additional one-year option periods extending through June 3, 2031. The contractor is responsible for collecting approximately 360 milk samples monthly from the specified farm location and providing accurate, timely testing for fat, protein, and milk weight, along with a monthly report detailing test results, compliance summaries, and quality assurance data. The acquisition is structured as a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 541380, with a size standard of $19 million in annual receipts, and all responsible small businesses are eligible to submit quotations. Performance is evaluated based on a highest technically rated framework, with technical approach carrying the most weight, followed by fair and reasonable pricing and past performance assessed as acceptable or neutral; no tradeoffs are permitted, and the lowest price does not guarantee award. The contract mandates adherence to multiple FAR clauses including those related to labor standards under the Service Contract Act, Buy American Act compliance, paid sick leave under Executive Order 13706, cybersecurity protections, anti-discrimination and DEI compliance, and restrictions on using government data for artificial intelligence training. Payment will be made electronically via SAM, with invoicing required under electronic funds transfer protocols, and all deliverables are F.O.B. destination at the Prairie du Sac site. The offeror must be registered in SAM with a valid UEI, certify small business status, and affirm compliance with all applicable certifications regarding labor, sustainability, and civil rights, including strict prohibitions on unfair supplier terms and unauthorized data use. Failure to provide complete pricing, technical approach, or required certifications will render a submission nonresponsive.