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USDA, APHIS, Millville Utah "Mink" Food IDIQ (5 Year)

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12639525Q0039Federal

Submission Closed01/16/2025, 12:00:00 AM UTC

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AI Contract Overview

The USDA APHIS Millville Utah Field Station is seeking a five-year indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract for the procurement of high-protein, high-fat ground meat and other food materials specifically formulated for mink and other carnivores. These food materials are intended to support the dietary needs of a coyote colony located at 4200 South 600 East, Millville, Utah. The contract is designated as a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 311119, emphasizing opportunities for small businesses to participate in fulfilling this requirement. The solicitation was posted on December 19, 2024, with responses due by January 16, 2025, and questions regarding the requirement must be submitted through a designated online Question Form by January 3, 2025, at 5:00 PM Mountain Time. A Q&A document will be made available by January 8, 2025, to clarify any inquiries. This contract aims to establish a reliable supply chain for specialized carnivore diets over a five-year period, supporting the ongoing needs of the USDA’s wildlife management and research activities at the Millville location. The procurement process is managed by the Department of Agriculture’s Office in Minneapolis, Minnesota, with Rachel Branson serving as the primary point of contact. Interested vendors are encouraged to review the full solicitation and submit their responses through the designated portal, with all questions and clarifications to be directed via the specified online form.

General Info

5-year contract for supplying high-protein food for mink, proposals due January 15, 2025.

Agency

Department Of Agriculture → Mrpbs Minneapolis Mn

Contract Value

NAICS

311119 - Other Animal Food Manufacturing

Place of Performance

Millville, UT, 84326, USA

Set-Aside

SBA

Awardee

FUR BREEDERS AGRICULTURAL COOPERATIVE

Award Issued Date

03/01/2025, 12:00:00 AM UTC

Documents

Mink+Solicitation+12639525Q0039.pdf

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PhaseClosed

PostedDec 19

Combined Synopsis

Response DeadlineJan 16

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Submission Closed

01/16/2025, 12:00:00 AM UTC

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Agriculture → Mrpbs Minneapolis Mn

Contacts1 person available

OfficeMINNEAPOLIS, MN, 55401, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Agriculture → Mrpbs Minneapolis Mn

Office AddressMINNEAPOLIS, MN, 55401, USA

Contacts

Rachel Branson

contact@example.gov

+1 (555) 000-0000

Full Description

NWRC Utah Field Station has the need for a 5-year IDIQ contract for the purchase of freshly ground meat and other food materials made for mink and other carnivores that need a high protein, high fat diet used as food for coyote colony located at 4200 South 600 East Cache County Road, Millville UT 84326. Please see the attached solicitation for futher information. Questions: Any questions regarding this requirement must be submitted through the online Question Form Template no later than January 3rd by 1700 MT. A Q&A document will be posted to the RFQ by COB January 8th by 1700 MT. Questions Form Link: https://forms.office.com/g/0HPAWYq3nf Questions submitted outside the provided Q&A Template will not be addressed.