Summary: USDA-ARS Minimum Specifications for 30-Ton Round Overhead Feed Bins

This document contains minimum specifications for a federal contract opportunity with the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service (USDA-ARS), Oklahoma Central Plains Area Research Center in Ft Supply. The contractor must supply, deliver, and set up two 30-ton round overhead feed bins to replace and upgrade existing livestock feed storage equipment that is over 30 years old. One of the two bins must be a split configuration. The bins must be equal to or comparable to HeavyBilt Mfg. Inc. specifications and include the following features: 10-gauge steel body, square tubing legs and skids with 1/4" wall measuring 6"X6", ground control flip-up top door, back-of-truck-bed control for bottom gate, 10'10" drive-through width, 9' drive-through height clearance, safety cage, sandstone paint, and USDA logo.

The contract deliverable includes complete delivery and setup of the two bins within 30 days after award. The delivery location is approximately 2 miles north of the junction of Highways 270 and 183 in northwest Oklahoma, between Ft Supply and Buffalo. The Government will provide a gravel pad for setup. Performance will be measured by timely one-time delivery and setup of the two overhead feed bins within the specified timeframe. The Government Technical Point of Contact is Scott Schmidt at (405) 202-3817 or scott.schmidt@usda.gov.