Attachment 2-Specifications .docx
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- Solicitation number
- 1232SA26Q1358
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This is a Specifications attachment document for a Request for Quotation issued by the Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service for Autonomous Livestock Feed Monitoring Bins (Solicitation Number 1232SA26Q1358). The acquisition is classified as a Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS Code 333111, with a small business size standard of 1,250 employees. Quotations are due by August 31, 2026 at 9:00 AM PT and must be submitted via email to Elizabeth Calhoun at Elizabeth.Calhoun@usda.gov. All quotes must remain valid for at least 60 days following receipt and must include firm fixed pricing with FOB destination shipping, place of manufacture for all items, completed SF-1449 form with all contract line items priced, and the vendor's SAM.gov Unique Entity ID.
Vendors must submit a capability statement and technical documentation demonstrating their ability to meet or exceed all Performance Elements outlined in the accompanying Statement of Work or Performance Work Statement. Quotations that fail to include all required submission items or demonstrate compliance with specifications will be rejected without further discussion. The Government intends to award without discussions but reserves the right to conduct discussions if deemed in the Government's best interest. The specific technical specifications referenced in this attachment document require detailed review of the accompanying performance work statement to understand the exact requirements for the autonomous monitoring bin systems.
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SPECIFICATIONS
1.0 Specifications Description: Purpose is to procure autonomous livestock feed monitoring bins to track animal feed intake and period using radio frequency identification. The equipment should be able to weigh feed placed in the bins and automatically determine feed eaten by individual animals, then capture, record, and relay that information in near-real-time to the cloud.
Automatic livestock feed monitoring bins Quantity: 8 Unit Type: Each
Minimum Requirements:
· ability to feed up to eight head of cattle per bin
· stainless steel bins with quick release trap doors for easy cleaning (sterilizing and washing)
· left ear RFID reader
· adjustable bin height to accommodate young calves – finish beef steers
· real-time Cloud computing and access to dashboard interface as well as API
· portable feed bins/pods for moveability between barns and pastures
· individual bin readouts to allow for direct monitoring of feed weights during fill procedures.
· operating voltage: 11 - 15VDC or 120 - 240VAC 50/60Hz
· Operating temperature: -20 to 50 ℃ (-4 to 120 ℉)
· Dimensions: ~ 1.2 cubic meters
· continuous data support and on-site installation
· on site training
· option to daisy chain units together
· Access to mobile phone app
· adjustable head catch bars
· adjustable bin lip to accommodate differing animal sizes
· WiFi operable
· ompatable with RFID standards: ISO 11784 or ISO 11785
· near-real-time data upload and syncing
· calibrated software for easily tracking feed types and animal behaviors
· taring weight
· power consumption: ~10 watts
· load cell resolution: 10 grams
2.0 Place of Delivery
USDA-ARS and UVM Food Systems Research Farm 1211 Ethan Allen Highway, Charlotte, VT, 05445
3.0 Delivery Schedule
| Item |
| QTY |
| Unit |
| Place of Delivery |
| Delivery Date |
| automated animal feeding bin with left ear electronic identification |
| 8 |
| Each |
| See section 2.0 |
| 4 months after award |
| power supply and assembly brackets |
| 8 |
| Each |
| See section 2.0 |
| 4 months after award |
| kettlebell to tare scales |
| 1 |
| Each |
| See section 2.0 |
| 4 months after award |
| installation |
| 1 |
| Installation |
| See section 2.0 |
| 4 months after award |
| training - flat rate, on site |
| 1 |
| training |
| See section 2.0 |
| 4 months after award |
| freight |
| 1 |
| Shipping |
| See section 2.0 |
| 4 months after award |
4.0 Delivery Point of Contact
Carly Bass: cbass1@uvm.edu (240-994-9682)
5.0 Additional Requirements
a. No escort required.
b. Installation is required.
c. Assembly is required.
d. Standard manufacturer’s warranty is required.
e. Preference will be given to all domestic end-products per Buy American requirements.
f. In person and virtual training is required.
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