Cattle Chute

2026-11-03

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 RequirementThe 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 TypeThe 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 AwardThe provision at FAR 52 . 212 - 2 , Evaluation — Commercial Products and Commercial Servicesis 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 LABORATORY7207 WEST CHEYENNE STREETEL RENO OK 73036

Oklahoma

2026-04-28