Specialized Catfish Feed Manufacturing (High-Protein, Sinking)

The contract mandates the manufacture of specialized high-protein sinking catfish feed with a protein content between 50 and 55 percent, formulated specifically for hatchery use. The feed must be produced in No. 2 granule size, measuring between 0.84 mm and 1.19 mm, ensuring optimal consumption and nutritional delivery for young catfish. Strict adherence to FDA Good Manufacturing Practices is required to guarantee safety, consistency, and compliance with federal standards for animal feed production. The product must meet exacting formulation guidelines to support healthy growth and development in a controlled aquaculture environment. This is a subcontract opportunity under NAICS code 311111, posted by the State of Iowa with a response deadline of July 15, 2026. The solicitation does not specify a set-aside classification or indicate a particular procurement agency beyond the state-level designation, and no point of contact or physical address is provided. Interested parties must submit proposals through the online portal linked in the posting, with all technical and compliance documentation required to demonstrate capability in producing aquafeed to the specified standards. There is no information regarding contract duration, quantity, or pricing structure, and performance location details are not defined.