Cattle Chute
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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) in El Reno, OK, is soliciting quotations (RFQ 1232SA26Q0463) for a Cattle Chute, specifically an Arrowquip Powerlock 108 or a comparable model. This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside aimed at procuring equipment to accommodate larger animal classes for research purposes. The Government intends to make a single award based on a best value determination considering both price and technical capability. Quotes are due by April 17, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. ET.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for a cattle chute that meets or exceeds specific technical specifications, including:
- A squeeze opening of at least 31.5 inches.
- A 5HP Electric (Single Phase) Hydraulic Power Unit.
- Controls mounted on a pivoting swing arm.
- An integrated, high-traction, noise-dampening rubber floor.
- Minimum warranties: 15 years on the chute frame, lifetime on the rubber floor, and 2 years on hydraulics.
- The vendor must provide a basic start-up demonstration and operator's manuals.
- Delivery and installation are required within 30 calendar days after receipt of order (ARO) to the Grazinglands Research Laboratory in El Reno, OK.
Contract Details
- Opportunity Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Request for Quotation - RFQ).
- Award Type: One Firm Fixed-Price award is anticipated for commercial items.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5).
- NAICS Code: 333111 (Dairy, Poultry, And Livestock Equipment) with a small business size standard of 1,250 employees.
- Place of Performance: USDA – ARS - GRAZINGLANDS RESEARCH LABORATORY, El Reno, OK.
Submission Requirements
To be considered, offerors must submit a quote on company letterhead including:
- Vendor details, specifically the SAM.gov UEI Number.
- Technical documentation: Descriptive material (e.g., manufacturer spec sheets or brochures) and a clear "meets/does not meet" statement for each minimum specification. Compliance must be highlighted or referenced in the literature.
- Pricing: Unit price and total price, inclusive of all shipping and delivery costs.
- Estimated lead time/delivery date.
- A statement that the quote is valid for at least 60 days. All submissions must be emailed to Richard.hawthorne@usda.gov, ensuring the solicitation number (1232SA26Q0463) is in the email subject line.
Evaluation and Award
Quotes will undergo a comparative evaluation based on Price and Technical Capability. The Government will select the offeror representing the best value. The agency reserves the right to choose a quote that offers a superior technical solution, even if it is not the lowest priced.
Key Dates
- Questions Due: April 16, 2026, by 1:00 p.m. ET.
- Quotes Due: April 17, 2026, by 5:00 p.m. ET.
- Published Date: April 13, 2026.