Cattle Handling Equipment Maintenance and Repair Services in Alpena, MI
Overview
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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 Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service is issuing a presolicitation for a Firm Fixed-Price contract for Cattle Handling Equipment Maintenance and Repair Services in Alpena, MI. This Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity covers preventative maintenance and repair for bovine tuberculous testing equipment, including Stronghold corral panels and For-Most cattle squeeze chutes. The contract will consist of a base year and four option periods.
Scope of Work
This requirement involves preventative maintenance and repair services for 27 Stronghold corral panel sets (16-18 panels per set) with carriers, and 23 For-Most Model 450/450W cattle squeeze chutes.
- Preventative Maintenance: Annual inspections of operating and fixed components, wheel bearing repacking, and replacement.
- Repair Services: Common repairs include welding, lubrication, hitch repair, and replacement of various components such as bearings, seals, ropes, cables, safety springs, hand jacks, and tires 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
- Opportunity Type: Presolicitation
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed-Price (FFP)
- Duration: One base year + four option periods
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Product Service Code: 4940 - Miscellaneous Maintenance And Repair Shop Specialized Equipment
- Place of Performance: Alpena, MI (vendor's facility for services)
- Response Due Date: February 11, 2026, 8:30 PM ET
- Solicitation Request Deadline: February 4, 2026
- Anticipated Award Date: February 13, 2026
- Published Date: February 2, 2026
Submission & Evaluation
Simplified procedures (FAR 12.201-1) will be used for this acquisition. Quotes will be solicited directly from suppliers in accordance with FAR 12.201-1(c)(2). All responsible sources are encouraged to submit a response. Responses should be emailed to Kathy Melby at kathleen.melby@usda.gov. Telephonic inquiries will not be honored.