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Weaned Piglets for Ames, IA - RFQ
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This solicitation, numbered 1232SA26Q0839, is a Request for Quotation issued under FAR Part 12 for the procurement of weaned piglets as a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 112210, with a small business size standard of $4.0 million in annual average receipts. The piglets, to be delivered F.O.B. destination to 1920 Dayton Avenue, Ames, Iowa, must be weaned between 27 and 29 days of age, PRRSV antigen- and antibody-negative, not cross-fostered, uniformly sized, and sourced from sows of parity 2–4 with standardized production-line genetics. Exact delivery schedules require shipment in three batches: 36 piglets on September 11, 2026; 36 piglets on September 16, 2026; and the final 36 piglets no later than September 21, 2026. Each batch must be accompanied by complete health documentation, ear tagging records, and a log of standardized interventions such as iron supplementation and tail clipping, with packaging and transport protocols ensuring animal welfare consistent with USDA standards and commercial practices under FAR Part 12 and AGAR. Quotations must be submitted electronically in Adobe PDF format via email to the designated contracting point of contact no later than 11:59 PM CT on August 3, 2026, and must include a completed SF1449 form, active SAM registration with UEI and CAGE codes, and evidence of compliance with all salient technical requirements outlined in Attachment 2. The award will be made using the Lowest Price, Technically Acceptable methodology, with price as the dominant factor and technical acceptability and past performance serving as pass-fail criteria. Contractors must certify compliance with Buy American requirements, prohibitions on coercive confidentiality agreements, whistleblower protections, trafficking in persons prevention, accelerated payments to small business subcontractors, and federal anti-discrimination mandates under Executive Orders 14168 and 14173. Additional special requirements prohibit contractor-imposed indemnification, data geographic restrictions, AI training using government data, clickwrap agreements, unilateral changes, and automated decision-making systems affecting federal rights. Payment will be made electronically via the Invoice Processing Platform, with remittance to the USDA ARS Acquisition and Property office in Beltsville, Maryland, and no
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Agency
Contract Value
$19,504.8NAICS
Place of Performance
Ames, IA, 50010, USASet-Aside
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Award Issued Date
Timeline
Submission Closed
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AMENDMENT 0001 (Dated 08/03/2026):
This amendment (0001) is being issued to: (1) Extend the quote submission deadline. (2) Add a Q&A to the provided attachments in the Attachments/Links section. All other terms and conditions remain unchanged.
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in RFO FAR Part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Quotations are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.
Solicitation number 1232SA26Q0839 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for Weaned Piglets.
The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO). This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference. The full text of provisions and clauses may be accessed electronically at www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul.
This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code (NAICS) is 112210 - Hog and Pig Farming. The small business size standard is $4.0 Million. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency.
The Agriculture Priorities and Allocations System (APAS) and assigned rating are not applicable to this solicitation.
See “Attachment 1 - Solicitation Terms and Conditions” for applicable clauses, provisions, instructions, and evaluation criteria.
There are no additional requirement(s) or terms and conditions (such as financing arrangements or warranty requirements) determined to be necessary for this acquisition and consistent with customary commercial practices.
Quotes are due by the date/time/time zone listed in the “Date Offers Due” field.
Submit all quotes to the Primary Point of Contact and Secondary Point of Contact (if applicable) by the “Date Offers Due”.
Quotes received after the established “Date Offers Due” deadline will be considered late. Late quotes may only be considered if it is in the Government’s best interest and if it will not unduly delay award.
Questions regarding this solicitation shall be submitted in writing to the Primary Point of Contact and Secondary Point of Contact (if applicable) no later than 11:59 PM CT on Thursday, July 30, 2026 (07/30/2026). Answers will be posted by or before end of business on Friday, July 31, 2026 (7/31/2026).
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