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COMMERCE BUSINESS DAILY ISSUE OF JUNE 4,1997 PSA#1859USDA-ARS-MWA, Contracting Office, 1815 N. University Street, Peoria, IL
61604 87 -- ANIMAL FEED SOL 5114-7-3056 DUE 070797 POC Lori J. Houghton
(309) 681-6616 The US Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research
Service (ARS), Midwest Area (MWA), National Animal Disease Center
(NADC), in Ames Iowa has the requirement for animal feed for
maintaining animals for research purposes for the period of one year
(October 1, 1997 thru September 30, 1998). This is a combined
synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with
the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional
information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the
only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written
solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation No. 5114-7-3056 is being
issued as a Request for Proposal. This solicitation document and
incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal
Acquisition Circular 90-46. This solicitation is 100% set-aside for
Small Business. Standard Industrial Classification Code: 5199, Size
Standard: 100. 0001 Cow and Calf Ration, pellets, bag, Estimated 60
tons; 0002 Complete Ruminant Ration, pellets, bag, Estimated 140 tons;
0003 Complete Ruminant Ration, pellets, bulk, Estimated 280 tons; 0004
Swine Developer and Gestation, pellets, bag, Estimated 80 tons; 0005
Complete Horse Ration, pellets, bag, Estimated 30 Tons; 0006 Chick
Starter, granules, bag, Estimated 15 tons; 0007 Turkey Starter,
granules, bag, Estimated 10 tons; 0008 Turkey Breeder, pellets, bag,
Estimated 18 tons; 0009 Sheep Feed, pellets, bag, Estimated 35 Tons.
Split Awards may be made. Listed below are the required ingredients and
composition of the animal feed identified above. If the offeror intends
to substitute or add ingredients in any of the diets/feeds, the offeror
shall submit in writing with their proposal all substitutions or
additions. All nutrients in the calculated nutrient breakdown that are
nor called for in specific amounts as per the specifications shall be
equal to or exceed the requirements as stated in the National Academy
of Sciences National Research Council Publications. All feeds shall be
free of additives such as hormones, antibiotics, growth stimulants,
bactericides, bacteriostats, and cocidiostats. If the mill to be used
has processed feeds containing there materials prior to mixing the
Government feeds, it shall be flushed with at least two (2) tons of
feed which does not contain any of the above mentioned additives
immediately before processing. If the government determines that the
feed needs to be changed due to research requirements, these changes
shall be identified to the contractor in writing from the Contracting
Officer. Cow & Calf Ration: The nutrients and percent of ration are as
follows: TDN Ruminant -- 72 -- 80; Crude Protein -- 16 -- 18; Crude
Fiber -- 6 -- 8; Fat -- 2.0 min; Calcium -- 0.5 -- 0.8;
Phosphorus-Total -- 0.5 min; The ingredients and percent of ration are
as follows: Corn -- fine ground -- 10 -- 45; Alfalfa -- 2.0 -- 5.0;
Oat Hulls -- ground -- 0.5 min; Soybean Hulls -- ground -- 10.0 min;
Wheat Middlings—5 -- 40; Soymeal dehulled -- 10.0 min; Molasses
-- 5 -- 10. Vitamin and mineral content to meet the requirements
specified for large-frame steer calves, compensating medium-frame
yearling steers, and medium-frame bulls in Nutrient Requirements of
Beef Cattle, revised, 1984. Complete Ruminant Ration: The nutrients and
percent of ration are as follows: Crude protein -- 10 -- 13; Crude
fiber -- 16 -- 20; Calcium -- .6 -- .95; Phosphorous-Total -- .5 min;
TDN ruminant -- 60; The ingredients and percent of ration are as
follows: Corn -- fine ground -- 5% min; Alfalfa -- 2 -- 10; Corn cobs
-- ground -- 30 min; Wheat middlings -- 50 min; Soymeal dehulled -- 3.0
min; Molasses -- 8 -- 10. NOTE: The size of corn cob particles after
grinding shall be approximately 3/8 inches. Vitamin and mineral content
to meet the requirements specified for large-frame steer calves,
compensating medium-frame yearling steers, and medium-frame bulls in
Nutrient Requirements of Beef Cattle, revised 1984. Chick Starter: The
nutrients and percent of ration are as follows: MET Energy Poultry --
250 cal/lb min; Crude protein -- 16 -- 20; Crude fiber -- 2 -- 4;
Calcium -- 1.0 -- 1.2; Phosphorus -- 0.78; The ingredients and percent
of ration are as follows: Corn -- fine ground -- 5 min; Alfalfa -- 1.5
-- 6.0; Oat hulls ground -- .5 min; Wheat middlings -- 5 -- 20; Soymeal
-- dehulled -- 5 -- 20; Meat meal -- 1.0 min. Amino acid, vitamin, and
mineral content to meet the requirement specified for immature leghorn
type chickens in Nutrient Requirements of Poultry, revised 1994. Horse
Feed -- Complete: The nutrients and percent of ration are as follows:
Crude protein -- 10 -- 16; Crude fiber -- 20 -- 25; Calcium -- .40 --
.60; Phosphorus-Total -- .35 min; The ingredients and percent of
ration are as follows: Corn -- fine ground -- 5 -- 15; Alfalfa -- 10 --
20; Corn cobs -- ground -- 12 -- 40; Oat hulls -- ground -10 -- 20;
Soybean meal -- dehulled -- 5 min; Soybean hulls -- ground -- 10 min;
Wheat middlings -- 3 min. Vitamin and mineral content to meet the
requirements specified for 900 kg mature horse in Nutrient Requirements
of Horses, revised 1989. Sheep Feed -- Breeders Lactation: The
nutrients and percent of ration are as follows: Crude protein -- 13 --
15; Crude fiber -- 16 max; Calcium -- .70 -- .75; Phosphorus-Total --
0.4 max; Fat -- 2.5 min. The ingredients and percent of ration are as
follows: Corn -- fine ground -- 20 -- 40; Alfalfa -- 12 -- 24; Oat
hulls -- ground -- 10 max; Wheat middlings -- 12 max; Soymeal --
dehulled -- 3 -- 20. Vitamin and mineral content to meet the
requirements specified for ewe maintenance in Nutrient Requirements of
Sheep, revised 1985. Swine Developer and Grower: The nutrients and
percent of ration are as follows: Crude protein -- 14 -- 17; Crude
fiber -- 6—12; Calcium -- .8 -- .9; Phosphorus-Total -- .65 min;
TDN -- swine -- 62 min. The ingredients and percent of ration are as
follows: Corn -- fine ground -- 5 -- 10; Alfalfa -- 2.5 min; Oat hulls
-- ground -- 20 max; Wheat middlings -- 10 -- 40; Soymeal -- dehulled
-- 5 min. Vitamin and mineral content to meet the requirements for
swine as specified in National Research Council -- Nutrient
Requirements of Swine (40 -- 200 lbs.), revised 1988. Turkey Breeder
Ration: The nutrients and percent of ration are as follows: Crude
protein -- 15 -- 18; Crude fiber -- 2 -- 5; Calcium -- 2 -- 2.5;
Phosphorus-Total -- .75 min. The ingredients and percent of ration are
as follows: Corn -- fine ground -- 10 min; Alfalfa -- 1.50 -- 5.0; Oat
hulls -- ground -- 3.0 min; Soymeal -- dehulled -- 14 min; Meat meal --
1.5 min. Vitamin and mineral content to meet the requirements for
turkey breeders specified in National Research Council -- Nutrient
Requirements of Poultry, revised 1994. Turkey Starter: The nutrients
and percent of ration are as follows: Crude protein -- 26 min; Crude
fiber -- 2 -- 5; Calcium -- 1.0 -- 1.5; Phosphorus-Total -- 0.8 min;
The ingredients and percent of ration are as follows: Corn -- fine
ground -- 6.0 min; Alfalfa -- 1.25 min; Oat hulls -- ground -- 4 -- 8;
Wheat middlings -- 1 -- 10; Soymeal -- dehulled -- 40 min; Meat meal
-- 2 -- 5. Vitamin and mineral content to meet the requirements for
growing turkeys specified in National Research Council -- Nutrient
Requirements of Poultry, revised 1994. Containers: Individual bagged
and/or granular materials shall not exceed a net weight of 50 to 80
pounds. They shall be loaded on returnable or disposable pallets so
that feed can be unloaded by a forklift at the Government Installation.
If returnable pallets are used, they shall be provided at no additional
cost to the Government and the Contractor shall be responsible for
pick-up and return of these pallets after delivery upon coordination
with the Contracting Officer's Representative. Because of research and
changes in the numbers of animals on site, limited storage space, and
the fact that the feed is dated, a minimum order quantity cannot be
guaranteed at the time of each delivery request. Inspection and
Acceptance at Destination will take place within five (5) working days
after the feed is delivered. The contractor shall assure that the
material conforms to the specifications in the contract prior to
delivery. Upon delivery, at destination, the Government reserves the
right to reject any or all parts of a shipment, if any part, in the
opinion of the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR), that does
not meet the requirements contained herein. FAR 52.211-16, Variation of
Quantity, (Apr 1984) applies to this contract. The allowable variation
is limited to 25% increase or %25 percent decrease applying to each
estimated quantity specified. Deliveries shall be made to: USDA, ARS,
MWA, NADC, 2300 Dayton Avenue, Building No. 13, Ames, IA 50010.
Deliveries shall be made during normal business hours of 8:00 am
through 3:30 pm, (CST) Monday through Friday, excluding Federal
Holidays. The government requires delivery to be made of each line
item, in the quantity ordered within two (2) working days of placement
of the order, either verbally or in writing. The contractor shall be
prepared to deliver by October 1, 1997. The contractor shall make
deliveries only after receipt of an order. Persons authorized to place
calls against the resultant contract will be provided to the
Contractor at time of award. The government reserves the right to
inspect the Contractor's facilities where the feed is being
manufactured before the contract is consummated to ensure that all
requirements and specifications of the contract can be met. The
resultant contract will be FOB Destination. FAR 52.212-1, Instructions
to Offerors -- Commercial, FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation -- Commercial
Items, FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications --
Commercial Items, FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions --
Commercial Items, and FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions
Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items
apply to this acquisition. Proposals will be evaluated on price and
price related factors. Offer must include a 45 calendar day acceptance
period. Offers are to be received Not Later than the Close of
Business, July 7, 1997 at USDA-ARS-MWA, Contracting Office, 1815 N.
University Street, Peoria, IL 61604. The POC for this acquisition is
Lori Houghton, (309) 681-6616. (0153) Loren Data Corp. http://www.ld.com (SYN# 0231 19970604\87-0002.SOL)
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