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Combined synopsis and solicitation, first published as sources sought

15 Holstein or Holstein Cross Calves

1232SA26Q0035

Agricultural Research Service, USDA ARS Afm Apd. Beef Cattle Ranching and Farming.

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Awarded

Superior Livestock, Inc.

$46,700.00 obligated so far on USAspending

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Description

As published on SAM.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. 

Attachments

Files listed on SAM.gov. The ones we hold a copy of download from here; the rest open SAM's download, which needs no account.

The contract, on USAspending

Federal procurement data the awarding office reported to FPDS, matched to this solicitation by its number.

Recipient
Superior Livestock, Inc.
UEI
G2WPMXQ6CG38
CAGE
6UX68
Vendor location
Joice, IA
Contract
1232SA26P0127, purchase order
Obligated
$46,700.00
Actions
1 between March 25, 2026 and March 25, 2026
Competition
Competed Under SAP, 1 offer received
Set-aside reported
No Set Aside Used.
Described as
The Purchase of 15 Holstein or Holstein/Cross Calves, Lab Fees and Delivery.
Match
solicitation number 1232SA26Q0035 equals the FPDS solicitation identifier; same awarding office 1232SA (high confidence)
Record
USAspending award page

Publications

Every notice SAM.gov issued under this solicitation number, oldest first. Each is a separate record on SAM.

  1. January 2, 2026

    Sources sought

    Due January 16, 2025 at 6:00 PM EST. SAM.gov, notice 1a11bd615cf44a298847c40d729236d3

    3 revisions on SAM
    • January 7, 2026: publish, sources sought
    • January 5, 2026: publish, sources sought
    • January 2, 2026: publish, sources sought

  2. January 5, 2026

    Sources sought

    Due January 16, 2026 at 6:00 PM EST. SAM.gov, notice 4d5849ae92224c2c96ee196428f8e2a9

    3 revisions on SAM
    • January 7, 2026: publish, sources sought
    • January 5, 2026: publish, sources sought
    • January 2, 2026: publish, sources sought

  3. January 7, 2026

    Sources sought

    Due January 16, 2026 at 6:00 PM EST. SAM.gov, notice 081d9836bc754b59a90997e3ca7880ea

    4 revisions on SAM
    • February 27, 2026: publish, combined synopsis and solicitation
    • January 7, 2026: publish, sources sought
    • January 5, 2026: publish, sources sought
    • January 2, 2026: publish, sources sought

  4. February 27, 2026

    Combined synopsis and solicitation, originally sources sought

    Due March 13, 2026 at 6:00 PM EDT. SAM.gov, notice adbcf01c391d44e2a36b3e001e90cff5

    4 revisions on SAM
    • March 16, 2026: publish, combined synopsis and solicitation
    • March 16, 2026: publish, combined synopsis and solicitation
    • February 27, 2026: publish, combined synopsis and solicitation
    • January 7, 2026: publish, sources sought

  5. March 16, 2026

    Combined synopsis and solicitation

    Due March 17, 2026 at 6:00 PM EDT. SAM.gov, notice 72f73f583665488a92001211ef8df7f6

    4 revisions on SAM
    • March 16, 2026: publish, combined synopsis and solicitation
    • March 16, 2026: publish, combined synopsis and solicitation
    • February 27, 2026: publish, combined synopsis and solicitation
    • January 7, 2026: publish, sources sought

  6. March 16, 2026

    Combined synopsis and solicitation

    Due March 20, 2026 at 6:00 PM EDT. SAM.gov, notice b71c779322c54fd3aa11d8f525c34826

    4 revisions on SAM
    • March 16, 2026: publish, combined synopsis and solicitation
    • March 16, 2026: publish, combined synopsis and solicitation
    • February 27, 2026: publish, combined synopsis and solicitation
    • January 7, 2026: publish, sources sought

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