Laboratory Animal Feed - Base+4 IDIQ - Ames IA

The USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS) has issued this combined synopsis and solicitation under solicitation number 1232SA26Q0292 to procure laboratory animal feed for delivery to Ames, Iowa. This requirement is classified under NAICS 311119, Other Animal Food Manufacturing, and PSC 8710, Forage and Feed. The agency intends to award a base plus four-year Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract to provide a consistent supply of commercial feed products over a five-year performance period.

The procurement is conducted as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) in accordance with FAR Part 12 for commercial items. All responsible sources are eligible to submit quotations, which the agency will evaluate based on the criteria and instructions detailed in the provided solicitation terms and conditions. The solicitation package includes three attachments: the specification requirements, the schedule and transmittal summary, and the governing terms and conditions.

The submission deadline for this opportunity was extended by 24 hours to March 12, 2026. Interested parties must coordinate their responses with the point of contact, Christopher Turner, at the USDA ARS AFM APD. All feed provided under the resulting award must meet the specific technical requirements defined in the accompanying specifications to support laboratory operations in Ames.