Red Angus Bulls to El Reno, OK

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document outlines the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and United States Department of Agriculture Acquisition Regulation (AGAR) clauses and provisions applicable to orders resulting from this solicitation. It emphasizes that these terms and conditions supersede all others.

This document primarily lists and incorporates by reference numerous FAR and AGAR clauses and provisions. Key areas covered include:

• Commercial Products and Services: Terms and Conditions (52.212-4), including Alternate I.

• Contractor Compliance: Whistleblower rights, prohibition of certain confidentiality agreements, combating trafficking in persons, and policies on text messaging while driving.

• Small Business: Provisions related to small business concerns, subcontracting plans, and set-asides.

• Labor Standards: Service Contract Labor Standards, Fair Labor Standards Act, and related price adjustments and exemptions.

• Buy American and Trade Agreements: Requirements related to supplies, free trade agreements, and general trade agreements.

• DEI Compliance: AGAR clause 452.203-71 requires certification of compliance with anti-discrimination laws and specific requirements related to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs.

• Unenforceable Supplier Terms: AGAR clause 452.203-72 defines and limits supplier terms that are inconsistent with Federal law or the contract.

• Contract Closeout: FAR clause 452.204-70 outlines procedures for contract closeout, including deobligation of funds.

• Award Type: Anticipated firm fixed-price contract.

• Number of Awards: One award is anticipated.

• Period of Performance: Not explicitly stated, but delivery is required no later than 30 days after award.

• Evaluation Method: Comparative methodology, comparing quotations to determine the best value to the Government. Quotations exceeding minimum requirements may be considered even if not the lowest priced, but formal trade-offs will not be conducted.

• Evaluation Factors:

  • Relevant Quality: Assessed based on the quality of the requested bulls in scope, size, and complexity.
  • Past Performance: Evaluation of recency, relevancy, and quality of performance on up to five relevant contracts within the last five years.
  • Price: Evaluation for fairness and reasonableness, including quantity discounts and prompt payment discounts.

• Offer Acceptance: Offers must be held firm for 90 calendar days.

• Questions Deadline: May 09, 2026, at 12:00 PM Pacific Time.

• Specific clauses indicate potential applicability of small business set-asides and preferences for HUBZone small businesses.

• The document references the System for Award Management (SAM) and potential system updates lagging policy updates.

• Full text of referenced clauses is available electronically at acquisition.gov.

• F.O.B. Destination is the requested point for all deliverables. Shipping costs are included in the offer price unless F.O.B. origin is specified.

• The document includes information on the USDA Ombudsman Program for Agency Protests.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a "Trichomoniasis Virgin Bull Affidavit" required for the opportunity. It serves to certify that the bulls listed have not been exposed to female breeding cattle since weaning and are under 24 months of age.

• A table to record the "Official Identification Number," "Other ID," "Age," and "Breed" for up to 17 bulls.
• An "Owner Statement" section for the owner to certify their facilities and the bulls' exposure history.
• A "Veterinarian Statement" section for a veterinarian to confirm their relationship with the herd and belief that the listed bulls are virgin.
• Signature and identification fields for both the owner and the veterinarian.

Bidders may need to complete and submit this affidavit as part of their proposal to demonstrate compliance with specific requirements related to the health and status of livestock, if applicable to the opportunity.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a Past Performance Questionnaire (PPQ) intended to gather feedback from clients regarding a contractor's performance on previous projects. It is a required attachment for the solicitation.

• Section 1 (Contractor): Requires contractor to provide company information, client organization details, project name/number, description of support, period of performance, cost, personnel assigned, and Technical Point of Contact (POC) information. It also asks if the client was informed about the PPQ requirement and a specific return date.
• Section 2 (Client POC): Requires the client POC to rate the contractor's performance in areas such as Overall Technical Performance, Quality of Work, Schedule Performance, and Cost Performance using a scale from Excellent to Poor. It also asks if the contractor proactively identified risks and if the client would use the contractor again.

Bidders must complete Section 1 of this form with their client information and then forward it to their clients. The clients are expected to complete Section 2 and return it to the designated email address (Brian.Fien@usda.gov). This feedback is crucial for the government's evaluation of past performance, which is a key factor in the overall award decision.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document outlines the specifications for purchasing eight (8) Red Angus bulls for the Oklahoma and Central Plains Agricultural Research Center (OCPARC) located at El Reno and Ft. Supply, Oklahoma. The bulls are needed to maintain reproductive success of the cow herds.

• Quantity: Eight (8) Red Angus bulls.
• Delivery Locations: One bull to Ft. Supply, OK, and seven bulls to El Reno, OK.
• Availability: Bulls must be available 30 days after contract award.
• Specific Traits Required:
  • Calving Ease Direct (CED): Score 5-22, with one bull having higher metrics for heifers.
  • Birth Weight (BW): EPDs between -5.0 to 2.0 lbs, with one bull specifically < 6.0 lb.
  • Weaning Weight (WW) & Yearling Weight (YW): WW EPDs 58-95 lb; YW EPDs 90-155 lb.
  • Milk EPDs: 21-32 lb.
  • Calving Ease Maternal (CEM): Score 3-10.
  • Marbling (Marb): Score 0.02-0.20.
  • Yield Grade (YG): Score 0.02-0.20.
  • Carcass Weight (CW): Must meet Red Angus breeding stock standards.
  • Ribeye Area (REA) & Fat: REA EPDs -0.10 to 0.80 inches; Fat EPDs 0 to 0.10%.
• Documentation: Vendor must provide a Virgin Bull Affidavit signed by producers and veterinarian.
• Inspection: Bulls will be inspected upon delivery, including blood samples for Bovine Leukemia Virus, Johne's Disease, and BVDV.
• Warranty: Bulls warranted to be sound and fertile for 12 months.

This document details the specific genetic and performance requirements for the bulls being procured. Bidders must ensure their offerings meet all listed specifications, including EPD ranges, trait scores, and health/fertility warranties, to be considered for this opportunity.