Purchase Two Mobile Chicken Houses

Closed Solicitation Posted

Solicitation number
1232SA25Q0811
Agency
Agricultural Research Service Department of Agriculture
Responses due
Set-aside
Total Small Business

Opportunity facts

NAICS code
321992 Prefabricated Wood Building Manufacturing
PSC
3730 Dairy, Poultry, And Livestock Equipment
Place of performance
Athens, Georgia 30605, United States
Points of contact

Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .

About this opportunity

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Research Service is seeking to procure two mobile chicken houses through Request for Quotation (RFQ) 1232SA25Q0811. The requirement includes one Mobile Chicken House Model 300 designed for 300 laying hens and one Mobile Range Coop (Broilers) Model 250, both featuring advanced automated systems including solar power with lithium batteries, automated feeding systems with 750-pound feed bins, water systems with heating and circulation, and various control mechanisms. Offerors must provide quotes on company letterhead, verify products are made in the United States, maintain active SAM.gov registration, and complete required representations and certifications. The government will use a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) evaluation method to select the vendor that meets all technical requirements at the lowest cost. Quotations must be submitted electronically by September 15, 2025, at 1600 Central Time, with quotes remaining valid for at least 90 days after receipt.

This procurement is designated as a Total Small Business Set Aside under NAICS code 321992 (Prefabricated Wood Building Manufacturing) with a size standard of 500 employees. No current incumbent contractors are identified in the solicitation materials. While no specific contract value or budget range is disclosed, the government intends to award a firm fixed-price purchase order for the two specialized mobile chicken housing units. The performance period extends from September 19, 2025, through March 31, 2026, with delivery required by the end date. The equipment will be delivered to the SEA U.S. National Poultry Research facility located at 950 College Station Road in Athens, Georgia, where the specialized mobile chicken houses will support the facility's poultry research operations.

Notice text

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial item with commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in FAR subpart 12.6, 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 1232SA25Q0811 and is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). This solicitation document incorporates those provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2025-05. The associated NAICS Code is 321992 and the Small Business Size Standard is 500.

The SEA U.S. National Poultry Research in Athens, GA has a requirement to purchase two mobile chicken houses and related items.  This is a Total Small Business Set Aside.  The Government intends to award a firm fixed price purchase order.

The requirements are further detailed in the attached Specificatons.

The DELIVERY ADDRESS is:

SEA U.S. National Poultry Research
950 College Station Road
Athens, GA  70605


DOCUMENTS TO BE INCLUDED IN QUOTE: In order to be considered for award, Offerors shall respond by:

     1) Transmittal Summary Letter. A summary cover letter to the submission should provide at a minimum the following (i) Identification of the Point of Contact, current phone number, and email address. (ii) UEI Number, CAGE Code, Tax Identification Number (ii) A list of the submission package contents.
     2) Providing a quote on company letterhead addressing all of the requirements of the RFQ, clearly note per item pricing in accordance with Brand Name specifications if required (attached), shipping/handling/delivery costs, and be valid for at least 90 days after receipt of quote.
     3) Verification that the product is made in the United States.
     4) Have an Active SAM.gov registration and complete the Representations in FAR 52.204-54; the Representation and Certification section should also be completed electronically in the System for Award Management (SAM) at www.sam.gov.

Any amendment and documents related to this procurement will be available electronically at the Government Point of Entry (sam.gov).

FAR clauses 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 offeror 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 represents the best as a whole. The Government has the discretion to accept other than the lowest priced quote that provides additional benefits.

All sources wishing to quote shall furnish a quotation by the time and date noted in the General Information, Date Offers Due field above. Quotations are to be sent via email to James Porter at james.porter@usda.gov with the RFQ number in the subject line.

Failure to provide the required information in the requested format may result in quotes not being considered for award.  Attached Provisions/Clauses including the Buy American Act apply to this RFQ and any subsequent award.

Attachments

Files attached to this notice, newest first
File Type Posted
RFQ_1232SA25Q0811.pdf PDF
Attachment 1 - Specifications and Parts.pdf PDF

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