SAM #1232SA26Q1358

USDA ARS Solicitation for Autonomous Livestock Feed Monitoring Bins and Related Services

USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS) and University of Vermont Food Systems Research Farm are seeking to procure autonomous livestock feed monitoring bins for research purposes. - Government Buyer: - USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS) - University of Vermont Food Systems Research Farm - ARS Acquisition and Property Division, Beltsville, MD - Products Requested: - 8 autonomous livestock feed monitoring bins with RFID technology - Stainless steel construction, adjustable height, cloud connectivity, compatibility with RFID standards - Designed to track individual animal feed intake in near-real-time - 8 power supplies and assembly brackets - 1 kettlebell for scale taring - Services Requested: - On-site installation of bins and equipment - In-person and virtual training for use and maintenance - Freight/shipping services - Unique Requirements: - Bins must meet detailed technical specifications (durability, adjustability, connectivity, RFID compatibility) - Vendors must provide technical documentation demonstrating capability to meet/exceed all performance elements - Place of manufacture must be included in quotes - Compliance with federal anti-discrimination laws - Equipment intended for long-term research use (20-30 year lifespan) - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; opportunity is open to commercial manufacturers able to meet requirements.

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 1232SA26Q1358 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for Autonomous Livestock Feed Monitoring Bins.

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  This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside.  All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency. 

See “Attachment 1 – SF-1449” for applicable clauses, instructions, and evaluation criteria. 

In order to be considered for award VENDORS SHALL SUBMIT ALL OF THE FOLLOWING:

Submit Firm Fixed Price quotation (quote on company letterhead) detailing the supply, price with all applicable costs including FOB destination shipping, if applicable, and valid for at least 60 days after receipt of quote. All Supplies MUST have the Place of Manufacture listed for all items in their quote. Submit attached SF-1449 with blocks 17a, 30a, 30b, 30c, and individual Contract Line Items priced in full. Submit Sam.gov Unique Entity ID (UEI) with quotation. Submit Capability Statement and technical documentation showing technical capability to meet or exceed ALL Performance Elements in the Statement of Work or Performance Work Statement.

REJECTION OF QUOTATION: Failure to demonstrate compliance or to submit ALL items requested in solicitation will be cause to reject the quote without further discussions.

DISCUSSIONS: The Government intends to award without discussions but reserves the right to conduct discussions should it be deemed in the Government's best interest.

Quotes are due on 8/31/2026 at 9:00 AM PT by email to Elizabeth Calhoun at Elizabeth.Calhoun@usda.gov. You must include the solicitation title name and number as the subject line of the email.

Questions-All questions must go to Elizabeth Calhoun, whom may be reached at Elizabeth.Calhoun@usda.gov for specific questions regarding this combined solicitation. You must include the solicitation name AND number as the subject line of the email. Questions by interested parties regarding the requirement must be submitted by 8/24/2026 by 2:00 PM PT.

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