Twenty-Four Head of Cattle (Calves) - Notice of Intent to Sole Source

The United States Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Services (USDA-ARS) is issuing a presolicitation notice for the acquisition of 24 heads of cattle (calves) that meet specific requirements. The cattle must weigh between 300-450 lbs, be 6-24 months old, and be of the Hereford, Black Angus, or Charolais breed. The cattle must also be healthy, have no prior exposure to cattle fever ticks, and come from a facility within a 60-mile radius of Kerrville, TX. The Government will inspect and select the animals at the origin cattle facility and transport them to the USDA-ARS Knipling-Bushland U.S. Livestock Insect Research Laboratory. • The cattle must meet specific breed and age requirements. • The cattle must be healthy and have no prior exposure to cattle fever ticks. • The cattle must come from a facility within a 60-mile radius of Kerrville, TX. • The Government will inspect and select the animals at the origin cattle facility. • The Government will transport the animals to the USDA-ARS Knipling-Bushland U.S. Livestock Insect Research Laboratory.