USDA-ARS-MWA, Contracting Office, 1815 N. University Street, Peoria, IL 61604

87 -- ANIMAL FEED, NATIONAL ANIMAL DISEASE CENTER (NADC), AMES, IA SOL 5114-7-3056 DUE 072997 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 re-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 unrestricted -- available for full and open competition. Any interested offeror may submit a proposal. 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 29, 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. (0192)

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