Red Angus Bulls to El Reno, OK

This solicitation, numbered 1232SA26Q0542, is a combined synopsis and Request for Quotation issued under FAR Part 12 for the procurement of eight Red Angus bulls, set aside exclusively for small businesses with a size standard of $2.5 million in average annual receipts, classified under NAICS code 112111. The acquisition is structured as a Total Small Business Set-Aside, and all responsible small business sources may submit quotations without a separate written solicitation. The bulls are required to meet precise genetic benchmarks defined by Expected Progeny Differences, including calving ease, birth weight, weaning and yearling weight, milk production, marbling, and yield grade, with one bull specifically selected for reduced birth weight to safely breed heifers. All animals must be delivered as virgin bulls with supporting documentation, including a signed affidavit from both the producer and a licensed veterinarian, and must pass mandatory disease testing for Bovine Leukemia Virus, Johne’s Disease, and Bovine Viral Diarrhea Virus upon delivery. Delivery is due within 30 days of contract award to two locations in Oklahoma—seven bulls to El Reno and one to Fort Supply—under F.O.B. Destination terms, with acceptance contingent upon successful inspection and compliance with all contractual requirements. The contract will be awarded based on best value without formal trade-off, with evaluation factors prioritizing relevant quality and past performance over price, although price must be deemed fair and reasonable. Past performance will be assessed for recency, relevance, and quality across timeliness, technical excellence, cost control, and customer satisfaction, leading to a confidence rating of high, some, low, or neutral. Offerors must be registered in SAM with an active UEI and CAGE code and must comply with a comprehensive set of FAR clauses, including those governing small business subcontracting, labor standards, anti-trafficking, electronic payments, Buy American, and safeguarding of information systems. Special requirements include certification of compliance with federal anti-discrimination laws, adherence to security controls for contractor information systems, and verification of contractor personnel identity. Packaging, labeling, and preservation standards are not explicitly defined, but biological preservation is implied through delivery and testing protocols. Invoicing and payment will follow federal electronic funds transfer procedures, and any unanticipated payment methods require prior approval. The solicitation does not include estimated contract value or pricing details, as these are to be submitted by offerors in response to the RFQ, consistent with commercial