60 - Cesarean deprived Colostrum deprived Piglets
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS) is soliciting quotes for the purchase of 60 healthy, 5-week-old Cesarean-derived, colostrum-deprived (CDCD) piglets. These piglets are required for evaluating experimental vaccines against Streptococcus suis and Glaesserella parasuis. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Quotes are due May 1, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for 60 CDCD piglets, specifically from Struve Labs International, Inc., that must be free of antibody reactivity to and colonization with Streptococcus suis and Glaesserella parasuis. These animals will be used to evaluate various vaccine platforms (modified live, avirulent live, mRNA, subunit, bacterin) through challenge with virulent pathogens, addressing a critical gap in disease control. Products must be new condition, not refurbished.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (RFQ)
- Anticipated Award Type: Firm-Fixed Price
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (NAICS 112210, $4.0 Million size standard)
- Place of Performance/Delivery: USDA NCAH, 1920 Dayton Avenue, P.O. Box 70, Ames, IA 50010
- Delivery Required: On or near July 20, 2026
- Questions Due: April 29, 2026, 3:00 PM Central Time
- Quotes Due: May 1, 2026, 5:00 PM Eastern Time (21:00:00Z)
- Published Date: April 22, 2026
Evaluation & Submission
Award will be made to the offeror representing the best value to the Government. Evaluation factors include Technical Acceptability, Price, and Past Performance.
- Technical Acceptability: Quoted products must be the exact brand name, make, and model specified (Struve Labs International, Inc.). Documentation confirming OEM or OEM-approved source is required. Alternate or substitute products will not be considered.
- Price: Quotes must include pricing for all items and be fair and reasonable.
- Past Performance: Assessed using references, USDA contract history, CPARS, and other government sources. The evaluation method prioritizes the lowest priced quote that is technically acceptable and has acceptable or neutral past performance. Quotes must be held firm for 90 calendar days. Offerors must be registered in SAM.
Contact Information
Primary Point of Contact: lynn Hults, lynn.hults@usda.gov, 912-464-9723.