Ossabaw Island Pigs

This is a Sources Sought notice Only. This is NOT a solicitation for proposals, proposal abstracts, or quotations. This Sources Sought is issued for information and planning purposes only as part of USDA ARS market research and does not itself constitute an RFQ. This requirement is covered under NAICS code 115210. The purpose of this notice is to obtain information regarding the availability and capability of qualified sources; Small Businesses; HUBZone small business; service-disabled, veteran-owned small business; 8(a) small business; veteran-owned small business; woman-owned small business; or small disadvantaged businesses; Responses to the information requested will assist the Government in determining the appropriate acquisition method, including whether a set-aside is possible. PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVES: The requirement is to obtain healthy pigs from the Ossabaw Island breed as these animals purposedly develop obesity when provided a high calorie diet. Pig delivery should include a veterinary health certificate supporting a good health status at the origin farm. Specifications Description: Minimum Specifications/Features: - The contractor will deliver 20 healthy female pigs with recent veterinary health certificate includes (vaccines, tags, health records'etc.). - Animals will need to be females of a similar age (approximately 8 weeks old). - Animals will need to be delivered at Beltsville Swine facility using an approved transport vehicle Place of Delivery USDA, ARS, NEA, DGIL 10300 BALTIMORE AVENUE BLDG 307C, BARC-EAST BELTSVILLE MD 20705 The Contractor Shall: This Sources Sought is only for the purpose of identifying potential sources as part of USDA ARS market research. The Government does not intend to make an award based on responses to this inquiry. This notice does not constitute a commitment by the Government. Responses to the information requested will assist the Government in determining the appropriate acquisition method, including whether a set-aside is possible. The purpose of this notice is to obtain information regarding the availability and capability of qualified sources including any Small Businesses; HUBZone small business; service-disabled, veteran-owned small business; 8(a) small business; veteran-owned small business; woman-owned small business; or small disadvantaged businesses. Please state if you are a large business or a small business according to the NAICS code listed in this Sources Sought. All information submitted in response to this announcement is voluntary, and the Government will not pay for information requested nor will it compensate any respondent for any cost incurred in developing information provided to the Government. Any organization responding to this notice should ensure that its response defines how it can specifically meet the specifications for the items requested. Respondents are advised that the Government is under no obligation to acknowledge receipt of the information received or provide feedback to respondents with respect to any information submitted. After review of the responses received, a Combined Synopsis solicitation notice may be published on Sam.gov. Submit the Following: Capability Statement that demonstrates your ability to meet the specific requirements, including Company Contact Info SAM.gov UEI Number Identify if you are a large business or a small business with NACIS 115210. Original Point of Contact: All responses to this Sources Sought Notice must be received by September 3d , 2024, by 2:00 PM EST, the specified due date and time to be considered. Email responses to Claire Anderson at claire.anderson@usda.gov. Responses will not be returned. Responders are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this Inquiry. Do not submit pricing information in response to this Request.