Ferrets

Updated Nov 10, 2026

Solicitation from the Agricultural Research Service, for work in Ames, Iowa. Due Nov 16, 2026, 5:00 PM (UTC-5), 6 days left.

Bid documents (1)

• Attachment 1: Statement of Work Ferrets USDA NADC 2026 1.1 MB

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Federal prevailing wage rates for this place: Iowa Davis-Bacon and SCA wage determinations.

Description

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation notice for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Quotations are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.

Solicitation number #124PSA27Q0010 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for Ferrets in support of the USDA National Animal Disease Center. This acquisition is set for full and open competition. The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 112990 – All Other Animal Production.

Statement of Requirement This project requires the purchase of 54 ferrets from an AAALAC-accredited supplier, high-health farm in support of Influenza A virus pathogenesis and host response in ferrets, and interspecies transmission between ferrets and swine. See Attachment #1 – Statement of Work - Ferrets USDA NADC 2026. Schedule of Items CLIN Description Quantity Unit of Issue Unit Cost Total 0001 FERRETS – FEMALE, DESCENTED, 20-23 WEEKS OF AGE (1st DELIVERY) 34 EA 0002 SHIPPING – 1st DELIVERY 1 EA 0003 FERRETS – FEMALE, DESCENTED, 20-23 WEEKS OF AGE (2nd DELIVERY) 20 EA 0004 SHIPPING – 2nd DELIVERY 1 EA TOTAL Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and United States Department of Agriculture Acquisition Regulation (AGAR) Clauses and Provisions The clauses and provisions contained herein are applicable to any order awarded as a result of this solicitation.

The terms and conditions set forth herein supersede all other terms and conditions. Acceptance of the order in accordance with (IAW) FAR 12.201-1(b)(2) constitutes acceptance of all terms and conditions contained herein. As part of the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO), system updates may lag policy updates.

The System for Award Management (SAM) may continue to require entities to complete representations based on provisions that are not included in this solicitation. Contracting officers will rely on representations from offers based on provisions in the solicitation. Entities are not required to, nor are they able to, update their entity registration to remove these representations in SAM.

52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference Feb 1998 This solicitation incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also the full text of the clause may be accessed electronically at Internet address acquisition.gov/far-overhaul/fa... 52.212-4 Terms and Conditions—Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2025) ?

Alternate I (Nov 2025) of 52.212-4 52.203-17 Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights (Nov 2023) 52.203-19 Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements (Jan 2017) 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons (Nov 2025) ? Alternate I (Nov 2025) of 52.222-50 52.226-8 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (May 2024) 52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations (Jun 2013) 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (Mar 2023) 52.233-3 Protest After Award (Sep 2025) 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (Sep 2025) 52.240-91 Security Prohibitions and Exclusions (Nov 2025) ?

Alternate I (Nov 2025) of 52.240-91 52.244-6 Subcontracts for Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2025) The following clauses are applicable if checked: ? 52.203-6 Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (Jun 2020) with Alternate I (Nov 2021) of 52.203-6 ? 52.203-13 Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (Nov 2021) ?

52.204-9 Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel Jan 2011 ? 52.204-13 System for Award Management—Maintenance (Nov 2025) ? 52.204-91 Contractor identification (Nov 2025) ?

52.209-6 Protecting the Government’s Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment (Sep 2025) ? 52.209-9 Updates of Publicly Available Information Regarding Responsibility Matters (Sep 2025) ? 52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations (Sep 2025) ?

52.219-4 Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns (Nov 2025) ? 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Aside (Nov 2025) ? Alternate I (Mar 2020). ?

52.219-8 Utilization of Small Business Concerns (Nov 2025) ? 52.219-9 Small Business Subcontracting Plan (Nov 2025) ? Alternate III (Nov 2025) of 52.219-9. ?

Alternate IV (Nov 2025) of 52.219-9 ? 52.219-14 Limitations on Subcontracting (Nov 2025) ? 52.219-16 Liquidated Damages—Subcontracting Plan (Nov 2025) ?

52.219-33 Nonmanufacturer Rule (Nov 2025) ? 52.222-3 Convict Labor (June 2003) ? 52.222-19 Child Labor—Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Nov 2025) ?

52.222-35 Equal Opportunity for Veterans (Nov 2025) ? Alternate I (Jul 2014) of 52.222-35 ? 52.222-36 Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (Nov 2025) ?

Alternate I (Jul 2014) of 52.222-36 ? 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Veterans (Nov 2025) ? 52.222-40 Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (Dec 2010 ?

52.222-41 Service Contract Labor Standards (Aug 2018) ? 52.222-42 Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (May 2014) ? 52.222-43 Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards -- Price Adjustment (Multiple Year and Option Contracts) (Aug 2018) ?

52.222-44 Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards -- Price Adjustment (May 2014) ? 52.222-51 Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment-Requirements (May 2014) ? 52.222-53 Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Certain Services-Requirements (Nov 2025) ?

52.222-54 Employment Eligibility Verification (Nov 2025) ? 52.222-62 Paid Sick Leave Under Exe

The description continues in the official notice.

Contracting contact

• David Tibbs · [email protected] · (816) 412-5270

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Is your business small enough?

For NAICS 112990, a business counts as small if it has no more than $2.75 million in average annual receipts (SBA size standard). This notice is set aside, so only businesses under that size, or in the named program, can bid. SBA table, current as of Oct 15, 2026.

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