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Manufacture of Custom Catfish Feed

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State & Local

Submission Closed07/16/2026, 07:00:00 PM UTC

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The contract requires the manufacture of customized catfish feed formulated to meet specific technical standards set by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, including precise pellet size, minimum protein content, and extended shelf life, to ensure optimal nutrition and stability for use in state fish hatcheries. All feed must be produced in compliance with Iowa DNR specifications, with performance limited to delivery and fulfillment within Des Moines, Iowa. This is a subcontract opportunity under NAICS code 311119, with responses due by July 16, 2026, and the solicitation was posted on July 1, 2026. Interested parties must submit proposals by the deadline, and while no set-aside designation is specified, the contract is intended to support state-funded aquaculture operations through the provision of high-quality, consistent feed products.

General Info

Manufacture customized catfish feed to Iowa DNR specs for Des Moines hatcheries, delivery only, proposal due July 16, 2026.

Agency

Iowa → Department of Natural ResourcesView Agency

NAICS

311119 - Other Animal Food ManufacturingView NAICS

Place of Performance

Des Moines, IA, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of 27CRDFBCLULL-0001G.

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PhaseClosed

PostedJul 1

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Response DeadlineJul 16

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Submission Closed

07/16/2026, 07:00:00 PM UTC

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AgencyIowa → Department of Natural Resources

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Iowa → Department of Natural Resources

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Full Description

Production of formulated catfish feed meeting Iowa DNR specifications for pellet size, protein content, and shelf life, for use in state fish hatcheries.