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Live Animal Transportation and Logistics

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Response Deadline08/04/2026, 04:59:00 AM UTC

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The contract requires the safe and timely transport of 36 live weaned piglets to Ames, Iowa, with a strict delivery deadline of September 21, 2026, under F.O.B. destination terms, meaning responsibility and risk transfer to the buyer only upon arrival. All logistics must adhere to stringent animal welfare standards including adequate ventilation, precise temperature control, and consistent feeding and hydration throughout transit. Packaging and labeling must fully comply with USDA regulations to ensure proper handling and traceability. The transport service is classified as a subcontract under a Total Small Business Set-Aside, designated for small businesses as defined by the SBA, with the NAICS code 484220 indicating specialized trucking services for live animals. The solicitation was posted by the USDA ARS AFM APD on July 27, 2026, with bids due by August 4, 2026, and the performance location is clearly identified as Ames, Iowa, with a zip code of 50010.

General Info

Transport 36 live piglets to Ames, Iowa, by Sept 21, 2026, under animal welfare and USDA rules, small business set-aside.

Agency

Department Of Agriculture → USDA Ars Afm ApdView Agency

NAICS

484220 - Specialized Freight (except Used Goods) Trucking, LocalView NAICS

Place of Performance

Ames, IA, 50010, USA

Set-Aside

SBA

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Timeline

PostedJul 27

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Response DeadlineAug 4

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Response Deadline

08/04/2026, 04:59:00 AM UTCin 6 days

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AgencyDepartment Of Agriculture → USDA Ars Afm Apd

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Transport 36 live weaned piglets to Ames, IA by September 21, 2026, under F.O.B. destination terms, ensuring animal welfare with proper ventilation, temperature control, feeding/hydration, and USDA-compliant packaging and labeling.

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