Cow Lactation and Dry Premix Feed

The Agricultural Research Service, a division of the United States Department of Agriculture, has issued solicitation 1232SA26Q0433 for the procurement of cow lactation premix feed and dry cattle premix feed. This requirement is being fulfilled through an Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract to support operations in Ames, Iowa. The acquisition is organized under PSC 8710 for Forage and Feed and NAICS code 311119, Other Animal Food Manufacturing, which carries a small business size standard of 650 employees.

This federal opportunity is designated as a total small business set-aside (SBA). The procurement follows commercial item procedures as a combined synopsis/solicitation, and all responsible small business sources are invited to submit quotations. The contract includes mandatory compliance with FAR 52.222-90, Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors, as required by executive order.

The response deadline for this Request for Quotation is May 22, 2026, with Kerrie Hodges serving as the primary point of contact. The solicitation includes five total attachments, comprising the original solicitation document, one amendment, and three separate question-and-answer files posted between April 28 and May 20, 2026. All performance will take place at the agency's facilities in Ames, Iowa.