# 15 Holstein or Holstein Cross Calves

Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/1232sa26q0035

- Solicitation number: 1232SA26Q0035
- Notice type: Combined synopsis and solicitation (first published as sources sought)
- Status: Awarded to Superior Livestock, Inc.
- Department: Department of Agriculture
- Agency: Agricultural Research Service
- Contracting office: USDA ARS Afm Apd (1232SA)
- NAICS: 112111 Beef Cattle Ranching and Farming
- Product or service code: 8810 Live Animals, Raised for Food
- Place of performance: Ames, Iowa
- County: Story County (FIPS 19169). https://abierto.us/counties/story-county-ia-19169
- City: Ames. https://abierto.us/cities/ames-ia-1901855
- First posted: January 2, 2026
- Last posted: March 16, 2026
- SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/b71c779322c54fd3aa11d8f525c34826/view

## Description

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.

## Award on USAspending

- Recipient: Superior Livestock, Inc. (UEI G2WPMXQ6CG38)
- Contract: 1232SA26P0127, purchase order
- Obligated: $46,700.00
- Competition: Competed Under SAP, 1 offers received
- Link: solicitation number 1232SA26Q0035 equals the FPDS solicitation identifier; same awarding office 1232SA (high confidence)
- Record: https://www.usaspending.gov/award/CONT_AWD_1232SA26P0127_12H2_-NONE-_-NONE-/


## Publications

- January 2, 2026: Sources sought, due January 16, 2025 at 6:00 PM EST. Notice 1a11bd615cf44a298847c40d729236d3. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/1a11bd615cf44a298847c40d729236d3/view
- January 5, 2026: Sources sought, due January 16, 2026 at 6:00 PM EST. Notice 4d5849ae92224c2c96ee196428f8e2a9. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/4d5849ae92224c2c96ee196428f8e2a9/view
- January 7, 2026: Sources sought, due January 16, 2026 at 6:00 PM EST. Notice 081d9836bc754b59a90997e3ca7880ea. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/081d9836bc754b59a90997e3ca7880ea/view
- February 27, 2026: Combined synopsis and solicitation, due March 13, 2026 at 6:00 PM EDT. Notice adbcf01c391d44e2a36b3e001e90cff5. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/adbcf01c391d44e2a36b3e001e90cff5/view
- March 16, 2026: Combined synopsis and solicitation, due March 17, 2026 at 6:00 PM EDT. Notice 72f73f583665488a92001211ef8df7f6. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/72f73f583665488a92001211ef8df7f6/view
- March 16, 2026: Combined synopsis and solicitation, due March 20, 2026 at 6:00 PM EDT. Notice b71c779322c54fd3aa11d8f525c34826. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/b71c779322c54fd3aa11d8f525c34826/view

## Points of contact

- Kerrie Hodges, kerrie.hodges@usda.gov

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