15 Holstein or Holstein Cross Calves 1232SA26Q0035

A market survey is being conducted to determine if there are adequate Small Business, SBA-certified HUBZone, SBA-certified 8(a), Women-Owned, or Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) contractors available for a proposed project who meet the specific criteria outlined below. This is not a solicitation Announcement or Request for Proposal. It does not constitute any commitment by the Government. No award will result from this notice. The purpose is to conduct market research to gain knowledge of potentially qualified sources. Responses to this Sources Sought Notice will be used by the Government to make an appropriate acquisition decision. The USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS) will not award a contract on the basis of responses or pay for the preparation of any information submitted. Respondents will not be notified of the results of this notice. After completing an analysis of the responses, the Government will determine whether to limit competition to 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, Women-Owned, or other small business firms, or to proceed with issuing an unrestricted solicitation, inviting full and open competition. The anticipated NAICS code is 112111 with a size standard of $2.5M. Companies who have the experience, as well as an interest in doing business with ARS, should submit a Capabilities Statement which, for this notice, is not expected to be a proposal, but rather short statements regarding the company s ability to demonstrate their expertise and experience in relation to the areas specified in this notice. Companies should also indicate whether they are a Small Business, SBA-certified HUBZone, SBA-certified 8(a), SDVOSB, or Women-Owned Small Business. Responses should be submitted by 5 PM CST on 12/19/2025 to the attention of Kerrie Hodges at the address above. Questions should be directed to Kerrie Hodges at kerrie.hodges@usda.gov.

A market survey is being conducted to determine if there are adequate Small Business, SBA-certified HUBZone, SBA-certified 8(a), Women-Owned, or Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) contractors available for a proposed project who meet the specific criteria outlined below. This is not a solicitation Announcement or Request for Proposal. It does not constitute any commitment by the Government. No award will result from this notice. The purpose is to conduct market research to gain knowledge of potentially qualified sources. Responses to this Sources Sought Notice will be used by the Government to make an appropriate acquisition decision. The USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS) will not award a contract on the basis of responses or pay for the preparation of any information submitted. Respondents will not be notified of the results of this notice. After completing an analysis of the responses, the Government will determine whether to limit competition to 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, Women-Owned, or other small business firms, or to proceed with issuing an unrestricted solicitation, inviting full and open competition. The anticipated NAICS code is 112111 with a size standard of $2.5M. Companies who have the experience, as well as an interest in doing business with ARS, should submit a Capabilities Statement which, for this notice, is not expected to be a proposal, but rather short statements regarding the company s ability to demonstrate their expertise and experience in relation to the areas specified in this notice. Companies should also indicate whether they are a Small Business, SBA-certified HUBZone, SBA-certified 8(a), SDVOSB, or Women-Owned Small Business. Responses should be submitted by 5 PM CST on 12/19/2025 to the attention of Kerrie Hodges at the address above. Questions should be directed to Kerrie Hodges at kerrie.hodges@usda.gov.

A market survey is being conducted to determine if there are adequate Small Business, SBA-certified HUBZone, SBA-certified 8(a), Women-Owned, or Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) contractors available for a proposed project who meet the specific criteria outlined below. This is not a solicitation Announcement or Request for Proposal. It does not constitute any commitment by the Government. No award will result from this notice. The purpose is to conduct market research to gain knowledge of potentially qualified sources. Responses to this Sources Sought Notice will be used by the Government to make an appropriate acquisition decision. The USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS) will not award a contract on the basis of responses or pay for the preparation of any information submitted. Respondents will not be notified of the results of this notice. After completing an analysis of the responses, the Government will determine whether to limit competition to 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, Women-Owned, or other small business firms, or to proceed with issuing an unrestricted solicitation, inviting full and open competition. The anticipated NAICS code is 112111 with a size standard of $2.5M. Companies who have the experience, as well as an interest in doing business with ARS, should submit a Capabilities Statement which, for this notice, is not expected to be a proposal, but rather short statements regarding the company s ability to demonstrate their expertise and experience in relation to the areas specified in this notice. Companies should also indicate whether they are a Small Business, SBA-certified HUBZone, SBA-certified 8(a), SDVOSB, or Women-Owned Small Business. Responses should be submitted by 5 PM CST on 12/19/2025 to the attention of Kerrie Hodges at the address above. Questions should be directed to Kerrie Hodges at kerrie.hodges@usda.gov.

Description - The USDA-ARS Mid-West Area National Animal Disease Center located at 1920 Dayton Avenue, Ames, Iowa 50010 has a requirement for 15 Holstein or Holstein/Cross calves that meet the specifications outlined on "Attachment 2 - Statement of Requirements" found in the "Attachments/Links." This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; offers are being requested, and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation number 1232SA26Q0035 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for 15 Holstein or Holstein/Cross Calves that meet the specifications in Attachment 2 Statement of Requirements. This acquisition is not set-aside for small business concerns. This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference. The full text of provisions and clauses may be accessed electronically at www.acquisition.gov. The Government is aware of only one contractor capable of providing the required calves and intends to award a sole-source purchase order, but all responses from responsible vendors with active SAM registrations will be accepted and considered for award. The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 112111 (Beef Cattle Ranching and Farming) The small business size standard is $2.5 Million. This acquisition is an unrestricted requirement. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency. See Attachment 1 - Solicitation Terms and Conditions for applicable clauses, instructions, and evaluation criteria.

Description - The USDA-ARS Mid-West Area National Animal Disease Center located at 1920 Dayton Avenue, Ames, Iowa 50010 has a requirement for 15 Holstein or Holstein/Cross calves that meet the specifications outlined on "Attachment 2 - Statement of Requirements" found in the "Attachments/Links." This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; offers are being requested, and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation number 1232SA26Q0035 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for 15 Holstein or Holstein/Cross Calves that meet the specifications in Attachment 2 Statement of Requirements. This acquisition is not set-aside for small business concerns. This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference. The full text of provisions and clauses may be accessed electronically at www.acquisition.gov. The Government is aware of only one contractor capable of providing the required calves and intends to award a sole-source purchase order, but all responses from responsible vendors with active SAM registrations will be accepted and considered for award. The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 112111 (Beef Cattle Ranching and Farming) The small business size standard is $2.5 Million. This acquisition is an unrestricted requirement. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency. See Attachment 1 - Solicitation Terms and Conditions for applicable clauses, instructions, and evaluation criteria.