Cattle Handling Equipment Maintenance and Repair Services in Alpena, MI

The Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service is seeking preventative maintenance and repair services for cattle handling equipment used in bovine tuberculosis testing operations. The contract covers firm fixed price services for 27 Stronghold corral panel sets and 23 For-Most cattle squeeze chutes, with annual preventative maintenance and on-demand repair work. Key requirements include inspection of all operating components, wheel bearing repacking and replacement, lubrication, welding services, and component replacements such as safety springs, cables, and tires, all to be completed within 24 to 72 hours depending on the maintenance type. The government will evaluate proposals based on the contractors' ability to meet service turnaround requirements and provide detailed invoices with hourly labor rates and supply costs, which must be approved by USDA before work commences. Prospective quoters must request a copy of the complete solicitation no later than February 4, 2026, with all responses due to Kathy Melby at Kathleen.melby@usda.gov by February 11, 2026, with an anticipated award date of February 13, 2026.

This opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside, restricting competition to small business concerns. The contract will operate on a base year plus four option period structure, though no specific budget amount or award value has been disclosed in the pre-solicitation notice. The equipment to be maintained comprises 50 total pieces including the corral panels with carriers and squeeze chutes, all of which will be located in Alpena, Michigan. No government-furnished materials or travel cost reimbursement will be provided under this contract. The contracting officer will use simplified FAR 12.201-1 procedures for award, and telephonic inquiries will not be accepted; all communication must be submitted via email.