Calf and Cow Feed and Heifer Supplements - Prairie Du Sac WI

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for the procurement of various calf and cow feed and heifer supplements. The government intends to make one award for a firm-fixed-price purchase order, anticipated to be for a one-year period.

The solicitation details multiple specific feed and supplement products, including:

• USDA Dry Cow Mineral-RUM (50 lb bags)
• Dairy Heifer BASE RUM (50 lb bags)
• Dairy Heifer Base Bova (50 lb bags)
• Cattle's choice Bova dbz (50 lb bags)
• Urea 46 Precent (50 lb bags)
• Reashure Choline (55 lb bags)
• Bunklife (50 lb bags)
• Salt, White Mixing (50 lb bags)
• SerPass 200 (23.28 oz package)
• USDA BSF 18 Calf Starter Bova dbz (per ton)

Detailed guaranteed analysis and active drug ingredients are provided for several of these items.

• Award Type: Firm-fixed-price purchase order.

• Period of Performance: 05/01/2026 to 04/30/2027 (one year).

• Delivery: 04/30/2027 for the initial item (0001). Delivery for other supplements will occur approximately every 90 days unless otherwise notified.

• Offer Due Date: April 08, 2026, 0800 CT.

• Submission Method: Offers should be sent via email to shane.pope@usda.gov.

• Evaluation Criteria: Award will be made to the offeror representing the best value to the Government, based on the following:

  • Technical Approach: Ability to meet requirements and understanding of the solicitation.
  • Price: Must be fair and reasonable.
  • Past Performance: Must be acceptable or neutral.

• Pricing: Offerors must provide pricing for all line items on the SF 1449. Failure to do so may result in disqualification. Pricing should include all fees, taxes, and delivery costs.

• Questions Due: April 06, 2026, 12:00 CT.

• NAICS Code: 311119 (Other Animal Food Manufacturing).

• Size Standard: 650 employees.

• The solicitation does not explicitly state a set-aside, but includes various checkboxes for small business categories.

• The solicitation incorporates numerous FAR clauses by reference. Full text is available upon request or via the provided link.

• An "Attachment 1 – Specifications Document" is referenced and available via the "Attachments/Links" section of the posting.

• The solicitation also includes a brand name or equal requirement for an "Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Pack" (Part Number: LBT-4000CG, Manufacturer: London Bridge Trading Company).

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

This document outlines the requirements for a 12-month contract for the recurring delivery of Calf and Cow Feed and Heifer Supplements to the USDA-Dairy Forage Research Farm in Prairie du Sac, WI.

• The contractor will be responsible for delivering various feed and mineral supplements.

• Specific items include USDA Dry cow mineral-RUM, Dairy Heifer BASE RUM, Dairy Heifer Base Bova, Cattle's choice bova dbz, Urea 46%, Reashure choline, Bunklife, Salt (white mixing), SerPass 200, and USDA bsf 18 calf starter bova dbz.

• Detailed quantities and sizes for each item are provided.

• Guaranteed analysis for USDA Dry Cow Mineral-RUM and USDA BSF 18 Calf Starter-bova are included.

• Deliveries are to occur approximately every 90 days, unless otherwise notified.

• Some supplements have more frequent delivery needs.

• The contract period is 12 months.

• Place of Performance: US Dairy Forage Research Center farm at S8822 Sunset Drive, Prairie du Sac, Wisconsin 53578.

• The government will provide access to farm and feed bins for delivery.

• Approximate quarterly delivery dates are provided for planning: May 1, 2026; July 31, 2026; November 2, 2026; and February 1, 2027.

• Specific delivery needs and frequencies for each mineral are detailed (e.g., Quarterly, Semi Annually, Annually, Every other Month).