# Cattle Feed (Protein Pellets/Cubes)

Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/1232sa26q0053

- Solicitation number: 1232SA26Q0053
- Notice type: Award notice (first published as combined synopsis and solicitation)
- Status: Awarded to Muggli Bros., Inc. for $47,995.00
- Department: Department of Agriculture
- Agency: Agricultural Research Service
- Contracting office: USDA ARS Afm Apd (1232SA)
- NAICS: 311119 Other Animal Food Manufacturing
- Product or service code: 8710 Forage and Feed
- Set-aside: Total small business set-aside
- County: Custer County (FIPS 30017). https://abierto.us/counties/custer-county-mt-30017
- City: Miles City. https://abierto.us/cities/miles-city-mt-3049525
- First posted: December 18, 2025
- Last posted: January 23, 2026
- SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/0963315fe7a64953b24b6e377f505003/view

## Description

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 1232SA26Q0053 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for Protein Pellets/Cubes (~20% protein) to supplement livestock being used as part of research projects examining cattle reproductive physiology, nutrition, and genetics.

This acquisition is 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 applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 311119 The small business size standard is 650 This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. 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: Muggli Bros., Inc. (UEI U5QPEXPSL9J3)
- Contract: 1232SA26P0021, purchase order
- Obligated: $47,955.00
- Competition: Competed Under SAP, 9 offers received
- Link: award number 1232SA26P0021 equals the contract number; same awarding office 1232SA (high confidence)
- Record: https://www.usaspending.gov/award/CONT_AWD_1232SA26P0021_12H2_-NONE-_-NONE-/


## Publications

- December 18, 2025: Combined synopsis and solicitation, due January 9, 2026 at 5:00 PM EST. Notice ab1630eab5c6404a8f923987d95587c6. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/ab1630eab5c6404a8f923987d95587c6/view
- January 6, 2026: Combined synopsis and solicitation, due January 9, 2026 at 5:00 PM EST. Notice 8957c9026082422cbffeb700bc0ef600. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/8957c9026082422cbffeb700bc0ef600/view
- January 23, 2026: Award notice. Notice 0963315fe7a64953b24b6e377f505003. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/0963315fe7a64953b24b6e377f505003/view

## Points of contact

- Jessica Pacheco, jessica.pacheco@usda.gov

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