60 - Cesarean deprived Colostrum deprived Piglets

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for the purchase of 60 healthy, 5-week-old Cesarean derived, colostrum deprived piglets. The piglets must be free of antibody reactivity to and colonization with Streptococcus suis and Glaesserella parasuis. The intended use is for the Sustainable Agricultural System in Beltsville, MD.

• 60 healthy, 5-week-old Cesarean derived, colostrum deprived piglets.

• Piglets must be free of antibody reactivity to and colonization with Streptococcus suis and Glaesserella parasuis.

• Ear tagged.

• Transportation to Ames, IA.

• Period of Performance: 05/04/2026 to 07/20/2026.

• Offer Due Date: 05/01/2026 at 1700 ET.

• Solicitation Number: 232SA26Q0510.

• The solicitation incorporates by reference FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-4, and 52.212-5.

• The acquisition is listed as "UNRESTRICTED" with no specific set-aside indicated.

• NAICS Code: 112210 (Hog and Pig Farming).

• Size Standard: $4 million.

• The document is a Standard Form 1449.

Other / Unclassified

This document contains the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clause 52.222-90, "Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors." It outlines definitions related to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) activities and specifies contractor obligations to prevent racially discriminatory DEI activities.

Bidders should note the following requirements:

• Prohibition: Contractors must not engage in racially discriminatory DEI activities. This includes disparate treatment based on race or ethnicity in recruitment, employment, contracting, program participation, or resource allocation.
• Information & Reports: Contractors must provide information and reports as required by the Contracting Officer to ascertain compliance.
• Noncompliance: Failure to comply may result in contract cancellation, termination, suspension, or ineligibility for future government contracts.
• Subcontractor Monitoring: Contractors must report any known or reasonably knowable subcontractor conduct that may violate this clause to the Contracting Officer and take remedial actions as directed.
• Subcontractor Lawsuits: Contractors must inform the Contracting Officer if a subcontractor sues the Contractor in a manner that puts the validity of this clause at issue.
• Materiality: Compliance with this clause is material to the Government's payment decisions.
• Flowdown Requirement: The substance of this clause must be included in subcontracts at any tier, including those for commercial products and services, unless the place of delivery or performance is outside the United States.

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

To evaluate the efficacy of experimental vaccines for preventing systemic disease caused by Streptococcus suis and Glaesserella parasuis in piglets.

• Evaluate different vaccine platforms (modified live, avirulent live, mRNA, subunit, bacterin) administered parenterally or mucosally.
• Assess vaccine efficacy through challenge with virulent S. suis or G. parasuis.
• Address the critical gap in control for S. suis (no current U.S. commercial vaccines) and G. parasuis (limited heterologous protection from existing vaccines).

Efficacy of vaccination will be evaluated by challenge with virulent S. suis or G. parasuis.

• Delivery of piglets required on or near July 20th, 2026.

• Location for delivery: USDA NCAH.

• Purchase of 60 healthy, 5-week-old Cesarean-derived, colostrum-deprived (CDCD) piglets.

• Piglets must be free of antibody reactive to and colonization with Streptococcus suis and Glaesserella parasuis.

• Deliverables include the 60 CDCD piglets by the specified date.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation (RFQ) for commercial items, specifically for the purchase of 60 healthy, 5-week-old Cesarean-derived, colostrum-deprived piglets. The piglets must be free of antibody reactivity to and colonization with Streptococcus suis and Glaesserella parasuis.

• Procurement of 60 specific piglets meeting defined health and origin criteria.

• Compliance with various Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Agriculture Acquisition Regulation (AGAR) clauses, including those related to commercial products and services, contractor employee whistleblower rights, combating trafficking in persons, sustainable products, Buy American provisions, and payment by electronic funds transfer.

• Specific AGAR clauses cover anti-discrimination and DEI compliance, delivery instructions, advance shipment notices, regulatory requirements for commodities and packaging, compensation for delivery delays, unitization, U.S. origin products, manufacturing practices, FDA food facility registration, loading/blocking/bracing, and seals on transportation conveyances.

• Anticipated award type: Firm-Fixed Price.

• The government intends to make one award.

• Quotes must include pricing for all items to be considered responsive.

• Evaluation will be based on Technical Approach, Price, and Past Performance.

• Award will be made to the offeror representing the best value to the Government, prioritizing the highest technically rated offeror with a fair and reasonable price and acceptable or neutral past performance.

• Quotes must be held firm for 90 calendar days from the date specified for receipt.

• Questions are due by April 29, 2026, 3:00 PM Central Time via email to lynn.hults@usda.gov.

• This acquisition is set-aside for small business concerns.

• North American Industry Classification Standard (NAICS) Code: 112210.

• Small business size standard: $4.0 Million.

• This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside.

• Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM).

• Delivery is F.O.B. destination to 1920 Dayton Avenue, P.O. Box 70, Ames, IA 50010.

• Specific labeling, packaging, and shipping requirements are detailed in the AGAR clauses.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document outlines the evaluation criteria for a brand name procurement, specifically for Cesarean derived, colostrum deprived piglets (Part Number: Struve Labs International, Inc). It details how quotes will be assessed, emphasizing that the standard FAR 52.212-2 provision is not applicable.

• Technical Acceptability: Quoted products must be the exact brand name, make, and model specified. Documentation confirming the product is from the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) or an OEM-approved source is required. Alternate, substitute, or "equal" products will not be considered.

• New Condition: Products must be new, not refurbished or remanufactured.

• Award will be made to the offeror representing the best value to the Government.

• Pricing evaluation will focus on the base period.

• Price: Quotes must include pricing for the base period and all individual line items. Pricing will be evaluated for fairness and reasonableness per FAR 12.204.

• Technical Acceptability: Evaluated as "acceptable" or "unacceptable." Only technically acceptable quotes will be considered for award.

• Past Performance: Assessed using references, USDA contract history, CPARS, and other government sources. Ratings include "Acceptable," "Neutral" (no record), and "Unacceptable."

• Evaluation Method: The lowest priced quote will be evaluated for Technical Capability first. If unacceptable, the process continues with the next lowest priced quote until a technically acceptable quote with acceptable or neutral past performance is identified.

• Not specified in this document.

• This document supersedes FAR 52.212-2 for this solicitation.