Behavior Analytics Packages for GrowSafes and In-Pen Weight Systems
Closed Solicitation Posted
This opportunity was awarded. See the award notice from .
- Solicitation number
- 1232SA25Q0460
- Agency
- Agricultural Research Service Department of Agriculture
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 518210 Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services
- Place of performance
- El Reno, Oklahoma 73036, United States
- Points of contact
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- Shane Pope shane.pope@usda.gov (970) 851-3735
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The USDA Agricultural Research Service is seeking a behavior analytics service contract for GrowSafes and In-Pen Weight Systems at their PA Grazing Lands Research Laboratory. The procurement involves Vytelle software user and site licenses, data processing and storage, system support services, warranty services, and trial support for daily feed intake data and feeding events. Contractors must demonstrate technical competency with qualified technicians and provide at least two references showing relevant experience within the past five years. The government will use a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) evaluation methodology, assessing technical acceptability, past performance, and price. Following Amendment 001, quotes are due by 17:00 PM Central Time on August 27, 2025, with all submissions required electronically via email to shane.pope@usda.gov. Quotes must remain valid for at least 60 days after receipt and include detailed pricing with all associated costs including shipping and delivery.
Originally issued as a small business set-aside under NAICS code 518210 with a $40 million size standard, Amendment 001 changed this to an unrestricted open market solicitation available to all qualified vendors. No incumbent contractors or budget ranges are specified in the solicitation documents. The contract structure includes a base year from August 30, 2025 to August 29, 2026, with four additional one-year option periods extending through August 29, 2030. The government intends to award a single firm-fixed price purchase order for services to be performed at the USDA ARS PA Grazing Lands Research Laboratory located at 7207 West Cheyenne Street, El Reno, Oklahoma 73036. The contract will support scientists in accessing collected data and assist technicians with trial management and remote automated system monitoring at the OCPARC facility.
Notice text
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Update #2 · Latest ·
Amendment 001 - The purpose of this amendment is to extend the period to receive offers and to change the set aside from small business open market to unrestricted open market IAW 15.206 Amending the solicitation. No other changes have been made.
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial item prepared in accordance with the format in FAR subpart 12.6 and FAR Part 13, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested, and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number is 1232SA25Q0460 and is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). This solicitation document incorporates those provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2025-04. The associated NAICS Code is 518210 and the Small Business Size Standard is $40 million.
The USDA, Agricultural Research Service, requires a Behavior Analytics Packages for GrowSafes and In-Pen Weight Systems Service Contract for the USDA PA Grazing Lands Research Laboratory. The Government intends to award a single firm-fixed price purchase order.
The requirements are further detailed in the attached Requirements Document.
The DELIVERY ADDRESS is:
USDA ARS PA Grazing Lands Research Laboratory
7207 West Cheyenne Street
El Reno OK 73036
DOCUMENTS TO BE INCLUDED IN QUOTE: In order to be considered for award, Offerors shall respond by:
1. Providing a quote on company letterhead addressing all documents identified in the RFQ according to requirements as defined in section FAR 52.212-1 Addendum Submission documents, clearly note per item pricing, with all associated costs to include but not limited to shipping/handling/delivery price, and be valid for at least 60 days after receipt of quote.
2. Any amendment and documents related to this procurement will be available electronically at the Government Point of Entry (sam.gov).
FAR clauses 52.211-6, 52.212-1, 52.212-2, 52.212-3, 52.212-4 and 52.212-5 (and any addenda to those clauses) are included in the attached clauses and provisions document. Additionally, other contract requirements and terms/conditions can be located in the same document.
The Government anticipates award of a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offerors whose quote conforms to the specifications that will be the most advantageous to the Government in accordance with FAR 13.106-2 considering three major areas: technical acceptance, past performance and price. Quotes will be evaluated by performing a comparative evaluation in accordance with FAR 13.106-2(b)(3) to determine which quote meets the lowest price technically acceptable evaluation methodology.
All sources wishing to quote shall furnish a quotation on or before the date identified on the solicitation document. Quotations are to be sent via email to Shane Pope at shane.pope@usda.gov .
Failure to provide the required information in the requested format may result in quotes not being considered for award.
Attached Provisions/Clauses apply to this RFQ and any subsequent award.
Update #1 ·
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial item prepared in accordance with the format in FAR subpart 12.6 and FAR Part 13, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested, and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number is 1232SA25Q0460 and is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). This solicitation document incorporates those provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2025-04. The associated NAICS Code is 518210 and the Small Business Size Standard is $40 million.
The USDA, Agricultural Research Service, requires a Behavior Analytics Packages for GrowSafes and In-Pen Weight Systems Service Contract for the USDA PA Grazing Lands Research Laboratory. The Government intends to award a single firm-fixed price purchase order.
The requirements are further detailed in the attached Requirements Document.
The DELIVERY ADDRESS is:
USDA ARS PA Grazing Lands Research Laboratory
7207 West Cheyenne Street
El Reno OK 73036
DOCUMENTS TO BE INCLUDED IN QUOTE: In order to be considered for award, Offerors shall respond by:
1. Providing a quote on company letterhead addressing all documents identified in the RFQ according to requirements as defined in section FAR 52.212-1 Addendum Submission documents, clearly note per item pricing, with all associated costs to include but not limited to shipping/handling/delivery price, and be valid for at least 60 days after receipt of quote.
2. Any amendment and documents related to this procurement will be available electronically at the Government Point of Entry (sam.gov).
FAR clauses 52.211-6, 52.212-1, 52.212-2, 52.212-3, 52.212-4 and 52.212-5 (and any addenda to those clauses) are included in the attached clauses and provisions document. Additionally, other contract requirements and terms/conditions can be located in the same document.
The Government anticipates award of a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offerors whose quote conforms to the specifications that will be the most advantageous to the Government in accordance with FAR 13.106-2 considering three major areas: technical acceptance, past performance and price. Quotes will be evaluated by performing a comparative evaluation in accordance with FAR 13.106-2(b)(3) to determine which quote meets the lowest price technically acceptable evaluation methodology.
All sources wishing to quote shall furnish a quotation on or before the date identified on the solicitation document. Quotations are to be sent via email to Shane Pope at shane.pope@usda.gov .
Failure to provide the required information in the requested format may result in quotes not being considered for award.
Attached Provisions/Clauses apply to this RFQ and any subsequent award.
Attachments
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Sol_1232SA25Q0460_Amd_0001.pdf | ||
| Sol_1232SA25Q0460.pdf | ||
| Attachment 1 Statement of Work (SOW) 1232SA25Q0460.pdf | ||
| Attachment 2 SCA WD 2015-5315 Rev 27 Dated 08 July 2025 Canadian County OK.pdf |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Behavior Analytics Packages for GrowSafes and In-Pen Weight Systems | Award Notice | |
| Behavior Analytics Packages for GrowSafes and In-Pen Weight Systems | Solicitation |
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