Red Angus Bulls to El Reno, OK

This solicitation, issued by the Department of Agriculture (USDA Ars Afm Apd) under solicitation number 1232SA26Q0542, requests quotations for the purchase of eight Red Angus bulls under a firm fixed price contract. The acquisition is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside consistent with FAR 19.5 and NAICS code 112111 for Beef Cattle Ranching and Farming, targeting small business concerns with a size standard of $2.5 million in average annual receipts. The bulls are to be delivered to two specified locations in Oklahoma—seven to El Reno and one to Ft. Supply—within 30 days of contract award, under F.O.B. destination terms. Seven bulls must exhibit balanced maternal and growth performance traits, and one must specifically have reduced birth weight suitable for breeding heifers. All bulls must comply with stringent genetic benchmarks and health standards, including testing negative for Bovine Leukemia Virus, Johne’s Disease, and BVDV, supported by a signed Virgin Bull Affidavit from both the producer and a veterinarian. The contract guarantees fertility and soundness for 12 months post-delivery, with credits available for replacements if conditions are not met. Award evaluation focuses primarily on best value without formal trade-off; the government will consider relevant quality and past performance factors, including recency, relevancy, quality, and overall confidence in vendor performance. Price is assessed solely for fairness and reasonableness but does not override superior technical merit or past performance credentials. The solicitation follows commercial item acquisition procedures under FAR Part 12 and includes extensive contract clauses related to small business utilization, subcontracting, compliance with labor and ethics regulations, security requirements, and Buy American provisions. Notably, the contract imposes significant cybersecurity and personnel vetting requirements, along with prohibitions on unenforceable supplier terms preserving government rights to data and deliverables. The solicitation provides no pre-disclosed pricing or amendment history and requires offerors to submit quotations electronically by May 15, 2026. Inspection and acceptance occur at delivery locations with government oversight, ensuring adherence to all specifications and health conditions prior to final acceptance.