Calf/Swine Transport and Pig Cages

Texas A&M AgriLife Procurement Office has issued an Invitation to Bid (ITB #AG-RSCH-ITB-6533) for Swine/Calf Transport and Pig Cages, seeking vendors to provide specialized transportation equipment and caging solutions for agricultural research purposes. The procurement opportunity requires interested vendors to register on the AggieBid site (https://bids.sciquest.com/apps/Router/PublicEvent?CustomerOrg=TAMU) and submit comprehensive bid documentation by Tuesday, October 28th, 2025, at 3:00 P.M. Central Time. Potential bidders must submit any questions by Tuesday, October 21st, 2025, at 3:00 P.M. Central Time, with procurement contact Tucker Hall available at 979-321-5430 or tucker.hall@ag.tamu.edu for potential inquiries. The bid documentation will be exclusively available on the AggieBid site under "Business Opportunities," and vendors are strongly encouraged to register early to avoid submission complications. Bidders must carefully review all documentation and stay informed about potential addenda related to the solicitation.

While specific set-aside designations or disadvantaged enterprise requirements are not explicitly detailed in the provided documentation, vendors should anticipate standard procurement protocols for state-level agricultural research contracts. The procurement is specifically focused on equipment for agricultural research, suggesting potential opportunities for vendors with specialized agricultural transportation and research infrastructure expertise. Potential bidders should possess technical capabilities for manufacturing or supplying high-quality calf and swine transport equipment and pig cages that meet research-grade specifications. The solicitation appears to be a competitive bid process, though specific award values or budget ranges are not disclosed in the current documentation. Vendors interested in this opportunity should demonstrate technical proficiency, reliable manufacturing or supply capabilities, and the ability to meet the precise specifications required for agricultural research environments.