Cattle Handling Equipment Maintenance and Repair Services in East Lansing, MI
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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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 Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is issuing a pre-solicitation for Cattle Handling Equipment Maintenance and Repair Services in East Lansing, MI. This opportunity is set aside for Total Small Business concerns and will result in a firm fixed-price contract with a base year and four option periods. The services are for 27 Stronghold corral panel sets and 23 For-Most cattle squeeze chutes. Interested parties must request the solicitation by February 4, 2026, and submit responses by February 9, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contract covers preventative maintenance and repair services for USDA Veterinary Services bovine tuberculous testing equipment. This includes:
- 27 Stronghold corral panel sets (16-18 panels per set) and associated panel carriers.
- 23 For-Most cattle squeeze chutes (Model 450/450W).
Preventative maintenance is to be performed annually, including inspection of all operating and fixed components, wheel bearing repacking, and replacement. Common repair services include, but are not limited to, wheel hub lubrication, hitch repair, bearing/seal replacement, welding, rope/cable replacement, safety spring replacement, hand jack replacement, and tire replacement for both types of equipment. All work is to be performed at the vendor's place of business, with no travel costs covered. Repair service requests require a vendor-provided quote detailing labor hourly rates and supply costs, which must be acknowledged by USDA before work commences.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price (Presolicitation)
- Duration: Base year + 4 option periods
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Anticipated Award Date: February 13, 2026
- Solicitation Request Deadline: February 4, 2026
- Response Due Date: February 9, 2026, by 8:30 PM EST
- Published Date: January 29, 2026
Submission & Evaluation
Simplified acquisition procedures (FAR 12.201-1) will be used. Prospective quoters must request a copy of the solicitation directly from the Contracting Officer by the specified deadline. All responsible sources may submit a response, which will be considered by the agency. Responses should be emailed to Kathy Melby at Kathleen.melby@usda.gov. Telephonic inquiries will not be honored.
Additional Notes
Market research conducted indicates a sole source contract request with Lacross Services and Portable Welding, based on three obtained quotes demonstrating economic rates. This pre-solicitation is to allow prospective quoters to make an informed business judgment about requesting a copy of the solicitation.