Quemado Corral

The U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service is procuring one portable livestock corral system to support livestock management and emergency wildfire response operations for the Quemado Ranger District in New Mexico. The system must meet extensive technical specifications including an 80-head capacity, durable high-strength steel construction, an electric hydraulic lifting system, a built-in loading chute, a double alleyway with flow control, and highway-legal towing capability. The contractor must deliver a fully assembled and functional unit complete with product manuals, warranty documentation, and on-site or virtual training on assembly and safe usage. Evaluation will be conducted using the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) methodology, with award based on the contractor's technical capability to meet the Statement of Work specifications and submitted pricing. Questions regarding the solicitation are due by February 27, 2026, and offers must be submitted by email to the Contract Specialist by March 6, 2026 at 5:00 PM Mountain Time, with delivery required by May 8, 2026.

This is a 100% small business set-aside opportunity with no identified incumbent contractors, classified under NAICS code 333111 (Agricultural Implement Manufacturing) with a size standard of 1,250 employees. The specific award value or budget range is not disclosed in the solicitation documents. One portable livestock corral system must be delivered and installed at 3 Lyle Loop, Quemado, New Mexico 87829, with all deliverables due by May 8, 2026. The contractor must provide a one-year warranty and conduct training for the government's personnel on the equipment's assembly and safe operation. The contract will be awarded on a firm fixed-price basis with payment via Electronic Funds Transfer, and the delivered system will be inspected by the Contracting Officer's Representative upon arrival for quality and acceptability.