1232SA26Q1017 - Amendment 00002 Combined Synopsis-Solicitation Bison Handling Equipment USDA ARS MWA Ames IA
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- 1232SA26Q1017
- Agency
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Agricultural Research Service
Department of Agriculture
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- Total Small Business
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 332323 Ornamental and Architectural Metal Work Manufacturing
- Place of performance
- Ames, Iowa 50010, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The USDA Agricultural Research Service seeks quotations for bison handling equipment—consisting of crowding pen, half-circle tub, and alleyways system with installation—with quotations due August 26, 2026, under a Total Small Business set-aside. The procurement is a firm-fixed-price Request for Quotation (RFQ) for commercial items, with a single award anticipated.
Place of performance is Ames, Iowa at the MWA National Animal Disease Center, 1920 Dayton Avenue. Delivery must occur within 90 days of award, no later than December 15, 2026, to the same location, and includes all fabrication, assembly, and installation. The NAICS code is 332323 with a 500-employee size standard; PSC is 5660, Fencing, Fences, Gates and Components.
The handling system must include a half-circle forcing pen 8–9 feet tall with a rotating gate at least 82 inches tall and 10 feet long capable of 270-degree rotation, operated from an elevated catwalk; a curved alleyway with minimum 15-foot radius containing multiple 10-foot sections with sliding gates and ground-loading diversion area; and three 10-by-10-foot collection pens with swing gates and direct access to barn and pasture. All welded-steel components must have minimum 14-gauge thickness and pregalvanized or hot-dip galvanized finish. Ground posts must be hot-dip galvanized, minimum 3-inch diameter and 0.150-inch thickness, buried minimum 30 inches deep in concrete. Catwalks must be minimum 18 inches wide with handrails. All components are subject to Made in America requirements (FAR 52.225-1 and 52.225-2). F.O.B. Destination applies unless offeror specifies F.O.B. origin with estimated shipping costs included. Award is made to the highest technically rated quotation, provided price is fair and reasonable and past performance is acceptable or neutral. Technical evaluation considers delivery capability, achievement of requirements, repair procedures, and test methodology. Questions were due August 12, 2026; contractor RFIs and government responses have been posted.
Notice text
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Update #3 · Latest ·
Amendment 00002 - Extends the closing date from 8/20/2026 to 8/26/2026. Uploads Contractor RFIs with Government responses.
Amendment 00001 - Adds SF30 and Attachment IIb - Drawings Amendment 00001 to the attached documents list. A signed copy of of the SF30 Amendment 00001 shall be included in submitted quotation documents or quotation will not be considered for award.
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Quotations are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.
Requirement is subject to Buy American Act
FAR Clause 52.225-1 Buy American – Supplies (Sep 205) and FAR Provision in full text 52.225-2 Buy American Certificate (Sep 2025) is incorporated into this solicitation. If applicable, complete Provision 52.225-2 – Buy American Certificate (Sep 2025).
Solicitation number 1232SA26Q1017 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for Bison Handling Equipment consisting of bison crowding, half-circle tub and alleyways handling equipment. Reference Attachment II – SOW.
This acquisition is set-aside for small business concerns. The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 332323 The small business size standard is 500 employees This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency.
Update #2 ·
Amendment 00001 - Adds SF30 and Attachment IIb - Drawings Amendment 00001 to the attached documents list. A signed copy of of the SF30 Amendment 00001 shall be included in submitted quotation documents or quotation will not be considered for award.
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Quotations are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.
Requirement is subject to Buy American Act
FAR Clause 52.225-1 Buy American – Supplies (Sep 205) and FAR Provision in full text 52.225-2 Buy American Certificate (Sep 2025) is incorporated into this solicitation. If applicable, complete Provision 52.225-2 – Buy American Certificate (Sep 2025).
Solicitation number 1232SA26Q1017 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for Bison Handling Equipment consisting of bison crowding, half-circle tub and alleyways handling equipment. Reference Attachment II – SOW.
This acquisition is set-aside for small business concerns. The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 332323 The small business size standard is 500 employees This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency.
Update #1 ·
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Quotations are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.
Requirement is subject to Buy American Act
FAR Clause 52.225-1 Buy American – Supplies (Sep 205) and FAR Provision in full text 52.225-2 Buy American Certificate (Sep 2025) is incorporated into this solicitation. If applicable, complete Provision 52.225-2 – Buy American Certificate (Sep 2025).
Solicitation number 1232SA26Q1017 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for Bison Handling Equipment consisting of bison crowding, half-circle tub and alleyways handling equipment. Reference Attachment II – SOW.
This acquisition is set-aside for small business concerns. The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 332323 The small business size standard is 500 employees This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency.
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