Supply and Delivery of Swine

The Department of Homeland Security Office of Procurement Operations issued this combined synopsis/solicitation, numbered HSHQPD-15-Q-00012, for the supply and delivery of swine to Orient Point, New York. The procurement is classified under NAICS 424520 for Livestock Merchant Wholesalers and PSC code 88. The solicitation is designated as a HZC (Historically Underutilized Business Zone) set-aside. Interested parties must submit their responses by the deadline of June 5, 2015.

The government intends to award a fixed-price Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract to all vendors capable of meeting the technical requirements. The initial delivery order will be awarded using the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) source selection process, while subsequent orders will be competed among IDIQ holders based on market conditions at the time of the call. Quotations must provide a per-pig price—inclusive of health papers and inoculations—and a separate price for transportation per shipment.

Required livestock specifications indicate a preference for shipments consisting entirely of either castrated males or females to minimize animal stress. While mixed-sex shipments are acceptable, the government prefers a balanced ratio and requires that females are not significantly outnumbered by males. This requirement includes two attachments: a statement of objectives and an addenda document covering clauses and provisions. Kimberly O'Neill serves as the point of contact for this procurement.