(2) Two Mobile Range Coops (Broilers)
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS) is soliciting quotations for (2) Two Mobile Range Coops (Broilers) for delivery to Athens, GA. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity, issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). The acquisition aims to procure specialized mobile chicken production systems. Quotations are due by February 27, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for two "Mobile Range Coop [Broilers] Model 250" systems. Each coop must be 12' wide x 24' long and capable of holding 200-280 broilers. Key features include:
- Integrated Systems: Solar system with lithium battery bank, battery level protection, water system with heating, circulation, and 75-gallon storage, and automatic feeders with a 750lb feed bin.
- Design & Functionality: Automated rollup curtains, easy hookup with an extendable tongue, human access door, and must be delivered fully assembled and ready to use.
- Durability & Mobility: Designed to withstand high winds and storms, yet light enough to be moved by an XUV or small tractor.
- Material Requirements: Must tolerate decontamination and avoid porous materials like wood or canvas.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation, issued as an RFQ. Anticipated to result in a Firm-Fixed-Price Requirements Contract.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5).
- NAICS: 332311 (Dairy, Poultry, And Livestock Equipment), Small Business Size Standard: 750 employees.
- Delivery: Required no later than 60 days after award.
- Questions Due: February 19, 2026, 4:00 PM Central Time.
- Quotations Due: February 27, 2026, 5:00 PM ET.
- Offer Acceptance: Offers must be held firm for 90 calendar days.
- Published: February 12, 2026.
Evaluation
Award will be based on the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) criteria.
- Price: Evaluated for fairness and reasonableness.
- Technical Acceptability/Capability: Must meet or exceed all specifications in "Attachment 2 – Specifications", supported by descriptive literature. Rated as "acceptable" or "unacceptable".
- Past Performance: Evaluated using "acceptable", "neutral", or "unacceptable" ratings, drawing from references, USDA contracts, and CPARS.
Additional Notes
This solicitation incorporates Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Agriculture Acquisition Regulation (AGAR) clauses by reference. Full text is available at www.acquisition.gov. Contact Melissa Santos at melissa.santos@usda.gov for inquiries.