FY26 Milk Testing PDS Farm

The USDA's Agricultural Research Service (ARS), Dairy Forage Research Center (DFRC) is seeking quotes for a service to test cow's milk for fat, protein, and milk weight. The contractor will be responsible for collecting milk samples from Prairie du Sac Farm, recording milk weights, and performing milk testing. The contractor will also generate monthly reports that include various summaries and data. The contract will be a firm-fixed price contract with a base period and four option years. The total duration of the contract will not exceed five years. • The contractor must have the ability to meet the schedule requirements listed in the Statement of Work. • The contractor must provide a detailed explanation of how the requirements will be completed. • The contractor must provide a detailed explanation of any requirement listed in the SOW that cannot be successfully accomplished by the offeror. • The contractor must provide three past performance references for work performed relevant to the work required for this opportunity.