This Is A Combined Synopsis Solicitation For Commercial Items Prepared In Accordance With The Format In Subpart 12 6 As Supplemented With Additional Information Included In This Notice This Announcement Constitutes The Only Solicitation Quotes Are Being Requested And A Written Solicitation Will Not Be Issued Solicitation Number 12505B21q0024 Is Issued As A Request For Quote Rfq The Solicitation Document And Incorporated Provisions And Clauses Are Those In Effect Through Federal Acquisition Circular 2021 04 The Associated Naics Code Is 311119 Other Animal Food Manufacturing With A Small Business Size Standard Of 500 Employees And The Psc Code Is 8710 The Department Of Agriculture Ars Has The Need For The Following Products 001 Soybean Meal Idiq Scope Of Work The Usda Ars Nadc Animal Resources Unit In Ames Iowa Is Requesting Quotes For The Purchase Of Soybean Meal To Be Used As An Ingredient In A Lactating Dairy Cattle And Dry Cattle Rations Under A Firm Fixed Priceindefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity Contract With A Base Plus Four Option Years All Quotes Submitted Must Be Issued On The Attached Sf 1449 Any Quote Not Submitted On The Sf 1449 Will Be Not Be Accepted And Will Not Be Put Into Consideration For Award Background The Objective Is To Provide Animal Care And Support Services For Internal Users That Rely On Animals And Animal Products For Research Testing And Training Fresh Clean High Quality Feed Is Critical To Support Animal Health And Well Being Key Deliverables Specifications Soybean Meal Dry Matter 89 Nte 2 Crude Protein 48 Nte 3 Fat 1 0 Nte 1 Crude Fiber 3 Nte 1 Neutral Detergent Fiber 7 0 Nte 1 Acid Detergent Fiber 5 5 Nte 1 Calcium 0 2 Nte 0 1 Phosphorous 0 65 Nte 0 15 Total Digestible Nutrients 78 Nte 2 Bulk No Bags Feed Should Not Contain Antibiotics Hormones Chemical Growth Promotants Animal Products Or By Products Bactericides Bacteriostats Or Cocidiostats If The Mill To Be Used Has Processed Feeds Containing Any Of These Materials Prior To Mixing Government Feeds It Shall Be Flushed With At Least Two Tons Of Feed Which Does Not Contain Any Of The Above Mentioned Additives Immediately Before Processing This Is To Be Done At The Expense Of The Contractor Items Purchased Under This Contract Will Be Used To Feed Animals In The Conduction Of Research Since Diet Is An Essential Control Factor Necessary In The Center S Research No Substitution Or Deviation From The Formulations Is Permissible Without Approval From The Usda Only Clean High Quality Ingredients Are To Be Used Combining Blending With Like Ingredients Of Low Quality Or Possible Contamination Is Not Acceptable This Would Include But Not Limited To Mold And Mycotoxins Within Feed Ingredients This Procurement Requires The Use Of Biobased Products To The Extent That Such Products Are Reasonably Available Meet Agency Or Relevant Industry Performance Standards And Are Reasonably Priced Where Available These Products Should First Be Acquired From Among Qualified Products That Fall Under The Umbrella Of Items Designated Through The Usda Biopreferred Sm Program Soybean Meal Isconsidered A Biobased Product Order Estimations Idiq Contract For Base 4 Option Years Base Year Requirements Min 15 Ton Estimated 90 Ton Max 120 Ton Option Year 1 Requirements Min 15 Ton Estimated 90 Ton Max 120 Ton Option Year 2 Requirements Min 15 Ton Estimated 90 Ton Max 120 Ton Option Year 3 Requirements Min 15 Ton Estimated 90 Ton Max 120 Ton Option Year 4 Requirements Min 15 Ton Estimated 90 Ton Max 120 Ton Delivery Requirements The Contractor Shall Make Deliveries Within Four 4 Working Days After Receipt Of A Telephone Or Written Order From An Authorized Government Employee Partial De
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