SAM #1232SA26Q1096

USDA ARS Solicitation for Cattle Squeeze Chute System with Weight Platform and Adjustable Alley

This opportunity is for the procurement of a cattle handling system to support animal disease research at Washington State University, managed by the USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS), SEA AAO Acquisition/Per Prop office in College Station, TX. - Government Buyer: - USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS), SEA AAO Acquisition/Per Prop, College Station, TX - Products Requested: - Cattle Squeeze Chute (full parallel squeeze design) - Adjustable squeeze width (7.5" to 12"), minimum length 7 feet - Rump bar system, palpation cage, adjustable alleyway - Quiet, easy-moving head catch operable from multiple locations - Emergency exit doors on both sides, neck and side access points - Latching system for safe access to feet and legs - Weight Platform Kit (for animal weight measurement) - Adjustable Alley (for efficient animal processing, with second cow on deck capability) - Quantities: - 1 Cattle Squeeze Chute with vet/palpation cage - 1 Weight Platform Kit - 1 Adjustable Alley - Unique/Notable Requirements: - All equipment must meet detailed safety and operational specifications for research cattle handling - Delivery required within 90 days of award (or by specified date) - No specific OEMs or part numbers are named; vendors must demonstrate capability and relevant experience - Registration in SAM.gov and payment via IPP.gov required

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 1232SA26Q1096 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for Cattle Squeeze Chute.

This acquisition is not 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 an unrestricted requirement.  All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency. 

Statement of Requirement

This requirement is for Cattle Squeeze Chute in accordance with the attached specifications. 

Vendors are required to be active and registered in the System for Award Management at www.sam.gov when submitting a quote and at time of award (FAR 52.204-7(b)(1)). Payment will be made utilizing the Department of the Treasury Invoice Processing Platform at www.ipp.gov. SAM.gov and IPP.gov are free, official websites of the United States government.

Quotes are due no later than 4:00 pm Central Standard Time on Friday, August 7, 2026. Quotes must be submitted electronically, e-mailed to lynn.hults@usda.gov; no faxed or hard copy quotes are allowed.

Responses must include a detailed description of the capability of providing a Cattle Squeeze Chute, any relevant experience providing this type of data to other government agencies or organizations, and past performance history.  Quotes that merely offer to provide the data as described in the Specifications without any additional information will not receive further consideration for award.

The final day for question submission is 3:00 pm Central Standard Time on Tuesday, August 4, 2026.

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