Cow Lactation and Dry Premix Feed

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Research Service, through the AFM APD office, has issued solicitation 1232SA26Q0433 as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for an Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract. This requirement covers the procurement of cow lactation premix feed and dry cattle premix feed to support operations in Ames, Iowa. The acquisition is conducted as a combined synopsis and solicitation for commercial items following FAR Part 12, and it incorporates mandatory contract clause FAR 52.222-90 regarding the prevention of discrimination by federal contractors.

This procurement is designated as a total small business set-aside under the SBA (Small Business Administration) program. It is categorized under NAICS code 311119, Other Animal Food Manufacturing, which carries a small business size standard of 650 employees, and PSC 8710, Forage and Feed. Responsible sources must submit their quotations by the response deadline of May 22, 2026. Kerrie Hodges is the designated point of contact for this action.

The solicitation history includes several updates, specifically an amendment issued on April 22, 2026, and three separate sets of questions and answers published between April 28 and May 20, 2026. These five total attachments comprise the original solicitation, one amendment, and three supplemental Q&A documents. All responsible small business sources are permitted to submit quotations for consideration by the agency.