Statement of Work Template MI Tb Equipment FY 26.docx

US Department of Agriculture (USDA)

Statement of Work

Contents

Project Cattle chute and corral panel and carrier equipment maintenance

General Information

1.0 Scope of Work

This request is for preventative maintenance and repair services for 27 Stronghold corral panel sets (16 to 18 panels per set) and panel carriers located in East Lansing, MI. See picture provided and for further descriptions at https://strongholdmfg.com/ and 23 For Most cattle squeeze chutes. See picture provided and for further descriptions at https://for-most.com/products/chutes/squeeze-chutes/model-450-450w/

2.0 Background

This is an ongoing need to keep the USDA VS bovine tuberculous testing equipment operational and in safe operating condition. Due to the very low population density in the mission location, USDA Veterinary Services is requesting a sole source contract request with Lacross Services and Portable Welding. Market research has been conducted by the Animal Health Technician (AHT) located in the mission area for the maintenance of the equipment listed above. Three quotes have been obtained/provided which demonstrates that Lacross Services and Portable Welding can and will provide the needed services at the most economic rate/cost to the government.

Contractor Requirements

3.0 Technical Requirements / Tasks

This request is for preventative maintenance and repair services for 50 pieces of equipment owned and operated by USDA Veterinary Services.

Preventative maintenance will be performed on an annual schedule and includes inspection of all operating components, fixed components (shown in pictures provided), wheel bearing repacking and replacement.

Common repairs services are as follows but not limited to:

For Most Squeeze Chute Wheel hub lubrication, towing hitch repair, replace wheel bearing races and seals, weld wheel crank handles (raises and lowers chute for hauling and fixed placement), weld wheel fender brackets, weld hole in chute floor and frame, replace ropes on head gate control, replace wheel cables (raises and lowers chute for hauling and fixed placement), replace safety spring on wheel locks, replace the hand operated chute jack and replace tires.

Repair service requests require a quote which must include the hourly rate for labor and cost for supplies. Acceptance of the quote must be acknowledged by the USDA before any repair is provided.

Stronghold Corral Panels and Panel Carriers Weld panel carrier cross bar tube that holds panels in the upright position for hauling, weld legs on corral panels, repair or replace the hand operated safety strap wench, repair or replace the nylon safety strap that holds the corral panels securely in place for transportation. replace the hand operated panel carrier jack and replace tires.

Repair service requests require a quote which must include the hourly rate for labor and cost for supplies. Acceptance of the quote must be acknowledged by the USDA before any repair is provided.

4.0 Government Furnished

None, all work is performed at the vendor’s place of business

5.0 Deliverables / Schedule

Service deliverable and schedule will be agreed upon at the time of request. Depending on the type of maintenance it can be/may be 24 to 72 hours from the time the equipment is delivered for service or repair.

Key Deliverables

When a piece of equipment is identified in need of repair, the equipment is taken to the place of business to obtain a quote and if accepted, to have repairs or services performed. Once completed, the equipment is inspected by an Animal Health Technician picking up the equipment. A detailed invoice is provided for review and approval. Equipment will be in full operational status at the time of pick up.

6.0 Travel

None – no travel costs will be reimbursed or covered in this contract.

Attachment If applicable, include an Attachment stating Evaluation Factors and significant Subfactors representing the key areas of importance and emphasis to be considered in the source selection decision.

Photos of the equipment attached.

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