Laboratory Animal Feed - Base+4 IDIQ - Ames IA

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Research Service (ARS) AFM APD has issued a combined synopsis and solicitation for the procurement of laboratory animal feed under solicitation number 1232SA26Q0292. This requirement is categorized under NAICS code 311119 for Other Animal Food Manufacturing and PSC 8710 for Forage and Feed. The acquisition is structured as an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract featuring a base year and four option years, with all performance occurring in Ames, Iowa.

The solicitation is being conducted as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for commercial items, and all responsible sources may submit a quotation for consideration. Christopher Turner is the designated point of contact for this requirement. The response deadline is March 12, 2026, which reflects a 24-hour extension from the original closing date.

The solicitation includes three PDF attachments: Attachment 1 Specifications, Attachment 2 Solicitation Terms and Conditions, and Attachment 3 Schedule and Transmittal Summary, all of which were published on March 4, 2026. Attachment 2 contains the applicable clauses, instructions, and evaluation criteria for the award rationale. This announcement serves as the only solicitation, and no separate written solicitation will be issued.