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USDA AI Feeder Cattle POC Phase III

Department of Agriculture · USDA, DEPARTMENTAL ADMINISTRATION · Award Notice · 12314426F0311

posted 17 August 2026 · awarded 14 August 2026

$3,600,000

Summary

The U.S. Department of Agriculture is awarding a Phase III proof‑of‑concept contract for an AI system to support feeder cattle operations. The award follows a competitive Phase I effort and is being issued as a limited‑source award to continue development.

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