Procurement Summary
Country: USA
Summary: 51 Head of Cattle Calves
Deadline: 06 May 2026
Posting Date: 30 Apr 2026
Other Information
Notice Type: Tender
TOT Ref.No.: 140407944
Document Ref. No.: 1232SA26Q0543
Competition: ICB
Financier: Self Financed
Purchaser Ownership: Public
Tender Value: Refer Document
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Description -
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Quotations are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.
Solicitation number 1232SA26Q0543 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for 51 calves
This acquisition is set-aside for small business concerns. The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 112111 The small business size standard is $2.5M This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency.
Technical Requirements:
Quantity: 51 Head.
Weight: 400-500 lbs per animal.
Age: 6-24 months.
Sex: Steers and/or Heifers (No bull calves).
Breed Priority:
Primary: Hereford.
Secondary: Black Angus or Charolais (only if Hereford quantity is insufficient).
Prohibited: No Brahman, Brahman cross, or Brahman influence.
ADDITIONAL SPECIFICATIONS LISTED IN THE ATTACHED SPECIFICATION SHEET
Award Type
The Government intends to make one award from this solicitation. Therefore, to be considered responsive, contractors must submit pricing for all items.
Evaluation and Basis for Award
The provision at FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation—Commercial Products and Commercial Services
is not applicable to this solicitation. In lieu of this provision, quotes will be evaluated in accordance with FAR 12.203 based on the criteria listed below. Award will be made to the offeror representing the best value to the Government.
The Government will conduct a comparative evaluation of quotes to select the Contractor that is best suited to fulfill the requirement. The evaluation factors are: Price (market report) and Technical Capability. The Government reserves the right to select a quote that represents a superior technical solution, even if it is not the lowest p...
Notice ID: 1232sa26q0543
Department/Ind. Agency: agriculture, department of
Original Set Aside: total small business set-aside (far 19.5)
Sub-tier: agricultural research service
Office: usda ars afm apd
Product Service Code: 8820 - live animals, not raised for food
NAICS Code: 112111 - Beef Cattle Ranching and Farming
Inactive Dates: may 21, 2026
Inactive Policy: 15 days after date offers due
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