SAM #1232SA26Q0463

USDA ARS Solicitation for Hydraulic Cattle Chute (Arrowquip Powerlock 108 or Equivalent)

This opportunity involves the USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS) Grazinglands Research Laboratory in El Reno, Oklahoma seeking to procure a hydraulic cattle chute. - Government Buyer: - United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service (ARS) - ARS Acquisition and Property Division, Beltsville, MD - Grazinglands Research Laboratory, El Reno, OK - OEMs and Vendors: - Arrowquip (explicitly named as the reference OEM) - Other manufacturers offering comparable cattle chutes are acceptable if all specifications are met - Products/Services Requested: - One hydraulic cattle chute, Arrowquip Powerlock 108 or equivalent - Must include a 5HP electric (single phase) hydraulic power unit - Squeeze opening of at least 31.5 inches - Noise-dampening features - Curtain-style gates - Built-in palpation cage - Adjustable sternum bar - High-traction rubber floor - Specified warranty requirements - Delivery and installation at the Grazinglands Research Laboratory - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Total small business set-aside under NAICS code 333111 - Vendors must provide technical documentation, pricing, and compliance statements - Delivery and installation required within 30 days after order - Comparable products must meet or exceed all listed specifications - Delivery Location: - USDA ARS Grazinglands Research Laboratory, 7207 West Cheyenne Street, El Reno, OK 73036

Description

Description -

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation 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 1232SA26Q0463 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for a cattle chute.

This acquisition  is set-aside for small business concerns.  The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 333111  The small business size standard is 1,250 employees  This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside.  All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency. 

Statement of Requirement

The USDA, ARS in El Reno, OK requires an Arrowquip Powerlock 108, or comparable cattle chute that meets or exceeds the following, and the additional requirements listed in the attached specification sheet:

Squeeze opens to at least the 31.5" Hydraulic Power Unit, 5HP Electric (Single Phase)

Award Type

The Government intends to make one award from this solicitation.  Therefore, to be considered responsive, contractors must submit pricing for all items.

Evaluation and Basis for Award

The provision at FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation—Commercial Products and Commercial Services

is not applicable to this solicitation.  In lieu of this provision, quotes will be evaluated in accordance with FAR 12.203 based on the criteria listed below.  Award will be made to the offeror representing the best value to the Government.

The Government will conduct a comparative evaluation of quotes to select the Contractor that is best suited to fulfill the requirement. The Government may focus its detailed evaluation on those quotes determined most likely to represent the best value to ensure administrative efficiency.  The evaluation factors are: Price and Technical Capability. The Government reserves the right to select a quote that represents a superior technical solution, even if it is not the lowest priced.

Submission Requirements:

To be considered, provide a quote on company letterhead including:

Vendor Details: SAM.gov UEI Number. Technical Documentation: Descriptive material (e.g., manufacturer spec sheets or brochures) and a "meets/does not meet" statement for the minimum specifications. Offerors must specifically highlight or reference the page/section in their literature that verifies compliance with each requirement. Pricing: Unit price and total price (including all shipping/delivery costs). Timeline: Estimated lead time/delivery date. Validity: Quote must be valid for at least 60 days.

Offerors shall identify where the offered item meets or does not meet each of the Government's functional and performance minimum specifications listed herein.

Please ensure all email correspondence includes the solicitation number in the subject line.  Emails without the RFQ number in the subject line may not be seen, read, and /or reviewed and therefore disqualified from consideration.

QUESTIONS REGARDING THIS RFQ ARE DUE TO RICHARD HAWTHORNE at Richard.hawthorne@usda.gov, NO LATER THAN 1:00 p. m. ET, April 16th, 2026. Questions will only be accepted via email and WILL NOT be answered if received after this date/time.

QUOTES REGARDING THIS RFQ ARE DUE TO RICHARD HAWTHORNE at Richard.hawthorne@usda.gov , NO LATER THAN 5:00 p. m. ET, April 17th, 2026.

Delivery Address:

USDA – ARS - GRAZINGLANDS RESEARCH LABORATORY

7207 WEST CHEYENNE STREET

EL RENO OK 73036

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