Attachment 1 Specifications Document 12805B23Q0435.pdf

Specifications

Hydraulic Chutes

GENERAL INFORMATION

1.0 Background and Purpose:

Scientists at the Roman L. Hruska U.S. Meat Animal Research Center (USMARC) are developing scientific information and new technology to solve high priority problems for the

U.S. beef, sheep, and swine industries. As part of the effort, they require hydraulic chutes to vaccinate, doctor, and monitor cattle. These hydraulic chutes will be a vital aid in ensuring cattle are properly cared for and collecting data that will be used for various research projects.

CONTRACTOR REQUIREMENTS

2.0 Technical Requirements/Tasks:

The requirement is for four (4) hydraulic chutes total. The chutes shall have the following capabilities:

• Full-opening headgate and tail gate

• Fully sheeted headgate and tail gate

• Urethane bearings, polyethylene contact points

• 3 spool hydraulic valves

• 30-ft. extension hose

• Side to side pivot controls

• Rubber belted louvers on side gates

• Hydraulic lower squeeze

• 26” Rear walk-through door on both sides

• Lower leg door on both sides

• Vertical split drop pan on both sides

• 5 horsepower hydraulic pump

Requirement can be met with four (4) each Silencer Heavy Duty Wide Body Model hydraulic chutes or equivalent.

3.0 Deliverable/Schedule/Address:

Delivered 180 days after award. Facility address is listed below:

USMARC

844 Rd 313

Clay Center, NE 68933

Key Deliverables

Item No. Deliverable Objective

1 Four (4) hydraulic chutes per the technical requirements.

Four (4) hydraulic chutes per the technical requirements and within

180 days of award.

4.0 Performance Requirement Measures:

A one-time delivery of four (4) hydraulic chutes per the technical requirements within the expected delivery time.

5.0 Government Point of Contact:

Chad Engle, Phone: (402)762-4124, chad.engle@usda.gov mailto:chad.engle@usda.gov