SOURCES SOUGHT
88 -- Surrogate Bovine Embryo Project
- Notice Date
- 9/10/2019
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- NAICS
- 112111
— Beef Cattle Ranching and Farming
- Contracting Office
- Department of Agriculture, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, Veterinary Services, 1800 Dayton Avenue, AMES, Iowa, 50010
- ZIP Code
- 50010
- Solicitation Number
- 2219-SS65
- Archive Date
- 10/2/2019
- Point of Contact
- Sarah C Schauf, Phone: 5153377572
- E-Mail Address
-
sarah.c.schauf@usda.gov
(sarah.c.schauf@usda.gov)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE ONLY, 2219-SS65,and a SOLICITATION IS NOT CURRENTLY AVAILABLE. This notice is for information and planning purposes only and shall not be construed as a solicitation or an obligation on the part of the Government. This request for capability information does not constitute a request for quotes. Submission of any information in response to this market survey is purely voluntary. The government assumes no financial responsibility for any costs incurred associated to this request for capability information. USDA, ARS, is seeking a contractor to provide for a Surrogate Bovine Embryo Project. Scope of Work: To implant bovine embryos with specific genetic traits into recipient cows (surrogate mothers). The pregnant cows will be kept and housed by vendor at their site during duration of pregnancy. Vendor will provide the resulting calves after birth without requiring the purchase of the recipient cows. 2.0 Background: In order to meet research project needs, we require up to 15 live calves. Embryos furnished by NADC will be implanted into recipient cows resulting in live birthed cattle with the required traits. CONTRACTOR REQUIREMENTS 3.0 Technical Requirements/Tasks: o Transfer of Embryos (A): Vendor is responsible for procuring recipient cows and synchronizing the estrus cycle in preparation for embryo transfer. Embryos with specific genetic traits will be implanted into recipient cows. Cattle with these specific genetic traits are required for planned research studies. o Pregnancy test at 3 months: Recipient cows will be checked for pregnancy prior to or at approximately 3 months post transplantation to determine number of viable offspring. o Transfer of Embryos (of pregnant cows), should it be required: Depending on pregnancy test results, additional embryos may need to be transferred / implanted into recipient cows. Desired outcome is 15 live births of calves with desired genetic traits. o Purchasing calves: After birth, calves will be raised by the vendor until resulting calves are purchased and shipped to NADC. Requirement is to purchase calves only. Therefore, distance is a qualifying factor to reduce stress and the potential for respiratory disease in valuable calves. 4.0 Government Furnished: Embryos will be furnished by NADC to the vendor for implantation. 5.0 Deliverables / Schedule: o Recipient Cows: Vendor will provide recipient cows for implantation of embryos upon start of this project and all drugs and supplies associated with estrus synchronization and storage and implantation of embryos. o Pregnancy check: Will be performed prior to or at approximately 3 months post-implantation. o o Live births: Gestation time in cattle is 283 days (about 9 months), so calves should be able to be purchased and delivered within 13 months of embryo implantation date. This sources sought request is being used as a means of conducting market research to identify parties having an interest in and the resources to provide the product(s) required. The result of this market research will contribute to determining whether there are adequate sources available from which to receive competitive proposals. The NAICS code is 112111, with a small business size of.75Mil. Submission Instructions: Interested Businesses, with active SAM records (www.sam.gov), who consider themselves qualified to provide the listed service(s) are invited to submit a response to this Sources Sought notice by 4:00 PM (Central Time) September 17th, 2019. If your organization has the appropriate qualifications and capacity to provide a qualifying service(s), please provide a complete and current record of your Single Award Management (SAM) listing including DUNS number, Organization name, address, contact name, email address, Web site address, telephone number, type of organization, small business type (if any), etc. to the point of contact below. All questions or responses under this Sources Sought notice shall be sent to Sarah Schauf, Contracting Specialist via email Sarah.c.schauf@aphis.usda.gov. THIS IS A NOTICE FOR SOURCES SOUGHT. No feedback or evaluations will be provided to companies regarding their submissions. However, sources may be contacted to gather additional information as required. Place of Performance: USDA-ARS 1920 Dayton Ave Ames, Iowa 50010 United States
- Web Link
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- Place of Performance
- Address: 1920 Dayton Ave, Ames, Iowa, 50010, United States
- Zip Code: 50010
- Zip Code: 50010
- Record
- SN05437989-W 20190912/190910230955-8db8a3924652c7ba10b839cc8713ca9b (fbodaily.com)
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