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Soy Protein-Free Dry Feed Manufacturing for Rodents

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The contract involves the manufacture of a specialized dry rodent feed that is free from soy protein and additives, designed to meet nutritional standards equivalent to the Teklad Global 2020X formulation. The feed must contain a minimum of 18.5% crude protein and 6% crude fat, ensuring adequate nutrition for laboratory rodents. It also requires a shelf life of at least nine months, emphasizing product stability and long-term usability. This subcontract is issued by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Research Service (ARS) Agricultural Feed Manufacturing and Processing Division, with performance located in Ames, ZIP code 50010. The contract falls under the NAICS code 311119, which pertains to animal food manufacturing. Specific details such as solicitation number, agency contact, and set-aside status are not provided. The contract was publicly posted on March 23, 2026.

General Info

Manufacture soy-free dry rodent feed with 18.5% protein, 6% fat, nine-month shelf life.

Agency

Department Of Agriculture → USDA Ars Afm ApdView Agency

NAICS

311119 - Other Animal Food ManufacturingView NAICS

Place of Performance

Ames, IA, 50010, USA

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PostedMar 23

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AgencyDepartment Of Agriculture → USDA Ars Afm Apd

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Manufacture of soy protein-free, additive-free dry rodent feed meeting nutritional specifications equivalent to Teklad Global 2020X, with minimum 18.5% crude protein and 6% crude fat, and a shelf life of at least 9 months.

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