Specialized Catfish Feed Manufacturing (Medium-Protein, Floating)

The contract requires the production of specialized floating catfish feed with a protein content between 45% and 50%, formulated specifically for juvenile catfish during their growth stages. The feed must be manufactured using extrusion technology to ensure it remains buoyant in water and has two distinct granule sizes: 1.0 to 1.7 millimeters and 2.0 to 2.5 millimeters, to accommodate different sizes of juvenile fish and optimize feeding efficiency. The manufacturing process must guarantee consistent nutritional quality, proper pellet integrity, and reliable floating characteristics to support aquaculture best practices. This is a subcontract opportunity posted by the state of Iowa under NAICS code 311111, which corresponds to animal food manufacturing. The solicitation was made public on July 1, 2026, with responses due by July 15, 2026. Interested parties must submit proposals through the provided online portal before the deadline. The contract does not specify a set-aside designation, and there is no designated point of contact listed, so all inquiries should be directed via the official link provided. Performance location details are not specified, but the feed must meet the technical and nutritional requirements outlined for aquaculture use.