Supply of PRRSV-Negative Weaned Piglets (27–29 Days Old)

The contract requires the supply of 36 live weaned piglets that are 27 to 29 days old, all of which must be PRRSV antigen- and antibody-negative, not cross-fostered, and uniformly sized. The piglets must originate from sows of parity 2 to 4 with standard genetics, ensuring consistent biological and health profiles. Each litter contributing to the shipment must include exactly six piglets that have undergone standardized, documented interventions to maintain health, growth, and traceability standards. The procurement is structured as a subcontract under a Total Small Business Set-Aside, classified under NAICS code 112210 for Swine Farming, and is intended for performance in Ames, Iowa, with a zip code of 50010. The solicitation was posted on July 27, 2026, and responses are due by August 4, 2026, at 4:59 a.m., with the contracting entity being the USDA Agricultural Research Service, Animal and Food Microbiology Application and Processing Division.