GreenFeed, SmartFeed and SmartScale support for C-Lock Units
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 Agricultural Research Service (ARS) is conducting a Sources Sought to identify potential vendors for a service contract. This contract will provide data access, hardware and software support, and maintenance for C-Lock Inc. GreenFeed, SmartFeed Pro, and SmartScale units used at ARS research stations in Oklahoma. This is market research to determine if adequate Small Business, SBA-certified HUBZone, Women-Owned, or Service Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) contractors are available. Responses are due by January 28, 2026, 11:00 p.m. ET.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for a one-year service contract covering:
- Data Access: For GreenFeed units (#121, 293, 294, 835, 836), SmartFeed Pros (#402-411), and Smartscales (#94, 95).
- Hardware and Software Support: For the specified C-Lock equipment.
- Maintenance: Including repair or replacement of parts due to normal wear and tear.
- Data Access Guarantee: Ensure unlimited and complete access to both raw and processed data generated by the equipment.
Performance will occur at the OCPARC-Southern Plains Range Research Station and Southern Plains Experimental Range (Woodward and Harper counties, Oklahoma), and OCPARC-El Reno (Fort Reno, Canadian county, Oklahoma).
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- Anticipated Period of Performance: January 1, 2026, to January 15, 2027
- Set-Aside: Market research to determine potential set-asides (Small Business, HUBZone, SDVOSB, Women-Owned Small Business).
- NAICS: 333111 Farm Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing (Size Standard: 1,250 employees)
- Response Due: January 28, 2026, 11:00 p.m. ET
- Published: January 16, 2026
Submission Requirements
Interested vendors should submit a Capabilities Statement (no more than 10 pages) to Katelyn.Nelson@usda.gov. The statement must include:
- Organization Name, Contact Name, e-mail, and phone number.
- Organization's UEI number.
- Business size status for NAICS 333111.
- A statement of interest in any forthcoming acquisition.
- A statement of capability to perform all requirements outlined in the Statement of Work.
- Country of origin of the product.
Evaluation
Responses will be used by the Government to make an appropriate acquisition decision, including whether to limit competition to specific small business categories or proceed with an unrestricted solicitation. This is not a solicitation announcement or request for proposal, and no contract will be awarded based on responses.