The USDA, ARS, U.S. Meat Animal Research Center (USMARC) requires on-site delivery of soybean meal to the USMARC feed mill. Contractor is to provide all transportation required for delivery. Delivery of soybean meal must be in a pneumatic truck with 4 inch line present at the feed mill. All soybean meal not meeting standards defined in this solicitation will be rejected.

Product Specification: Solvent Extracted High Protein Soybean Meal with a minimum of 45.5% crude protein, 3.80% maximum crude fiber, minimum .50% crude fat, and maximum 8.0% maximum crude ash.

Scheduling Process: The Soybean meal order and schedule for the following week will be placed with the contractor the prior Tuesday. This order will define the number of ton needed for the upcoming week and outline the delivery schedule. A signed order will be placed with the contractor by the end of Tuesday.

Evaluation Criteria: This procurement is a best value procurement. An award will be based upon the evaluation of the following criteria:
1. Past Performance
2. Product Quality
3. Price

SAM: Vendor must be registered in the System for Award Management prior to the award of the contract. You may register by going to www.sam.gov. You will need to your Tax ID, Duns Number, Bradstreet number and banking information.

PAYMENT: Any award made under this solicitation is subject to 31 CFR Part 208 which requires all payments made by the government to be made by electronic funds transfer. Please note on your proposal if you will accept a government purchase (VISA) card.

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