Cattle Squeeze Chute
Closed Solicitation Posted
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- Solicitation number
- 1232SA26Q1096
- Agency
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Agricultural Research Service
Department of Agriculture
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 333111 Farm Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing
- Place of performance
- Pullman, Washington 99164, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service seeks a cattle squeeze chute system for delivery to Pullman, Washington by September 30, 2026, with quotations due August 7, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. CST and questions due August 4, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. CST. This is an unrestricted Request for Quotation; all responsible sources may submit.
Place of performance is Pullman, WA 99164. The system comprises one manual squeeze chute with integrated scale and adjustable alley for animal disease research. The chute must feature a full parallel squeeze design with vertical walls, squeeze capability down to 7.5"-12" for safe handling of small calves, and a minimum 7-foot length to accommodate tall adult dairy cattle. Required components include a rump bar system preventing animal backup or kicking, a palpation cage enabling handler access without exposing animals or handlers to injury, an adjustable alley system up to 9 feet in length allowing dual-animal processing with rolling doors, a head gate adjustable to 4" for calf restraint, a quiet multi-location head catch with lowerable handle, emergency exit doors on both sides, neck access points, and side access doors with latching systems for foot and leg access. A scale indicator system with load bars, mount, and digital indicator is required if integrated into the chute system; the manufacturer's recommended scale indicator type is acceptable. The government will provide unloading equipment at delivery. NAICS code is 333111, Farm Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing, with a small business size standard of 1,250 employees. Responses must include detailed capability descriptions, relevant experience with government or organizational projects, and past performance history; quotes offering only the specifications without additional information will not receive further consideration.
Notice text
4 versions
Update #4 · Latest ·
Questions
Q1: Do you want the manual squeeze chute to be hydraulic assist?
A1: No
Q2: What length of adjustable alley do you want behind the palp cage?
A2: 8-9 ft long
Q3: Would hydraulic assist on the manual squeeze chute be acceptable?
A3: It would be acceptable, but would prefer manual
Q4: Is it straight or curved?
A4: Straight.
Additional Questions.
Should the quote for the drone include a parachute or training?
Parachute add-on is not required.
Please see below re: training
"On-site training, flight safety briefings, and technical onboarding are not required as part of this procurement. Standard manufacturer documentation and remote technical support are sufficient to meet the requirements of the solicitation. If the Government determines that additional training or on-site support is needed in the future, those services may be procured separately."
Questions and Answers added.
Description -
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.
Solicitation number 1232SA26Q1096 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for Cattle Squeeze Chute.
This acquisition is not set-aside for small business concerns. The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 333111. The small business size standard is 1,250 Employees. This acquisition is an unrestricted requirement. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency.
Statement of Requirement
This requirement is for Cattle Squeeze Chute in accordance with the attached specifications.
Vendors are required to be active and registered in the System for Award Management at www.sam.gov when submitting a quote and at time of award (FAR 52.204-7(b)(1)). Payment will be made utilizing the Department of the Treasury Invoice Processing Platform at www.ipp.gov. SAM.gov and IPP.gov are free, official websites of the United States government.
Quotes are due no later than 4:00 pm Central Standard Time on Friday, August 7, 2026. Quotes must be submitted electronically, e-mailed to lynn.hults@usda.gov; no faxed or hard copy quotes are allowed.
Responses must include a detailed description of the capability of providing a Cattle Squeeze Chute, any relevant experience providing this type of data to other government agencies or organizations, and past performance history. Quotes that merely offer to provide the data as described in the Specifications without any additional information will not receive further consideration for award.
The final day for question submission is 3:00 pm Central Standard Time on Tuesday, August 4, 2026.
Update #3 ·
Additional Questions.
Should the quote for the drone include a parachute or training?
Parachute add-on is not required.
Please see below re: training
"On-site training, flight safety briefings, and technical onboarding are not required as part of this procurement. Standard manufacturer documentation and remote technical support are sufficient to meet the requirements of the solicitation. If the Government determines that additional training or on-site support is needed in the future, those services may be procured separately."
Questions and Answers added.
Description -
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.
Solicitation number 1232SA26Q1096 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for Cattle Squeeze Chute.
This acquisition is not set-aside for small business concerns. The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 333111. The small business size standard is 1,250 Employees. This acquisition is an unrestricted requirement. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency.
Statement of Requirement
This requirement is for Cattle Squeeze Chute in accordance with the attached specifications.
Vendors are required to be active and registered in the System for Award Management at www.sam.gov when submitting a quote and at time of award (FAR 52.204-7(b)(1)). Payment will be made utilizing the Department of the Treasury Invoice Processing Platform at www.ipp.gov. SAM.gov and IPP.gov are free, official websites of the United States government.
Quotes are due no later than 4:00 pm Central Standard Time on Friday, August 7, 2026. Quotes must be submitted electronically, e-mailed to lynn.hults@usda.gov; no faxed or hard copy quotes are allowed.
Responses must include a detailed description of the capability of providing a Cattle Squeeze Chute, any relevant experience providing this type of data to other government agencies or organizations, and past performance history. Quotes that merely offer to provide the data as described in the Specifications without any additional information will not receive further consideration for award.
The final day for question submission is 3:00 pm Central Standard Time on Tuesday, August 4, 2026.
Update #2 ·
Questions and Answers added.
Description -
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.
Solicitation number 1232SA26Q1096 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for Cattle Squeeze Chute.
This acquisition is not set-aside for small business concerns. The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 333111. The small business size standard is 1,250 Employees. This acquisition is an unrestricted requirement. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency.
Statement of Requirement
This requirement is for Cattle Squeeze Chute in accordance with the attached specifications.
Vendors are required to be active and registered in the System for Award Management at www.sam.gov when submitting a quote and at time of award (FAR 52.204-7(b)(1)). Payment will be made utilizing the Department of the Treasury Invoice Processing Platform at www.ipp.gov. SAM.gov and IPP.gov are free, official websites of the United States government.
Quotes are due no later than 4:00 pm Central Standard Time on Friday, August 7, 2026. Quotes must be submitted electronically, e-mailed to lynn.hults@usda.gov; no faxed or hard copy quotes are allowed.
Responses must include a detailed description of the capability of providing a Cattle Squeeze Chute, any relevant experience providing this type of data to other government agencies or organizations, and past performance history. Quotes that merely offer to provide the data as described in the Specifications without any additional information will not receive further consideration for award.
The final day for question submission is 3:00 pm Central Standard Time on Tuesday, August 4, 2026.
Update #1 ·
Description -
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.
Solicitation number 1232SA26Q1096 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for Cattle Squeeze Chute.
This acquisition is not set-aside for small business concerns. The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 333111. The small business size standard is 1,250 Employees. This acquisition is an unrestricted requirement. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency.
Statement of Requirement
This requirement is for Cattle Squeeze Chute in accordance with the attached specifications.
Vendors are required to be active and registered in the System for Award Management at www.sam.gov when submitting a quote and at time of award (FAR 52.204-7(b)(1)). Payment will be made utilizing the Department of the Treasury Invoice Processing Platform at www.ipp.gov. SAM.gov and IPP.gov are free, official websites of the United States government.
Quotes are due no later than 4:00 pm Central Standard Time on Friday, August 7, 2026. Quotes must be submitted electronically, e-mailed to lynn.hults@usda.gov; no faxed or hard copy quotes are allowed.
Responses must include a detailed description of the capability of providing a Cattle Squeeze Chute, any relevant experience providing this type of data to other government agencies or organizations, and past performance history. Quotes that merely offer to provide the data as described in the Specifications without any additional information will not receive further consideration for award.
The final day for question submission is 3:00 pm Central Standard Time on Tuesday, August 4, 2026.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| CZ1_Questions and Answers 1232SA26Q1096.docx | DOCX document | |
| C04b_SPECIFICATIONS_Squeeze Chute.pdf | ||
| C04_1232SA26Q1096 Signed.pdf |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Cattle Squeeze Chute | Award Notice | |
| This notice | Solicitation |
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