Autonomous Livestock Feed Monitoring Bins

Project Information

Bid Title
Autonomous Livestock Feed Monitoring Bins
Issuing Agency
AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF
Location
Vermont
Published Date
Aug 21, 2026
Closing Date
Aug 31, 2026
Government Level
Federal
Status
Closed
Ref. #
1232SA26Q1358
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Set Aside
Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
Project Description
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Autonomous Livestock Feed Monitoring Bins
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Contract Opportunity
Notice ID
1232SA26Q1358
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AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF
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AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICE
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General Information View Changes
  • Contract Opportunity Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Updated)
  • Updated Published Date: Aug 21, 2026 11:23 am PDT
  • Original Published Date: Aug 21, 2026 10:55 am PDT
  • Updated Date Offers Due: Aug 31, 2026 09:00 am PDT
  • Original Date Offers Due: Aug 31, 2026 09:00 am PDT
  • Inactive Policy: 15 days after date offers due
  • Updated Inactive Date: Sep 15, 2026
  • Original Inactive Date: Sep 15, 2026
  • Initiative:
    • None
Classification View Changes
  • Original Set Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
  • Updated Set Aside:
  • Product Service Code: 3730 - DAIRY, POULTRY, AND LIVESTOCK EQUIPMENT
  • NAICS Code:
    • 333111 - Farm Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing
  • Place of Performance:
    Charlotte , VT 05445
    USA
Description View Changes

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 1232SA26Q1358 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for Autonomous Livestock Feed Monitoring Bins.



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 This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency.



See “Attachment 1 – SF-1449” for applicable clauses, instructions, and evaluation criteria.





In order to be considered for award VENDORS SHALL SUBMIT ALL OF THE FOLLOWING:




  1. Submit Firm Fixed Price quotation (quote on company letterhead) detailing the supply, price with all applicable costs including FOB destination shipping, if applicable, and valid for at least 60 days after receipt of quote. All Supplies MUST have the Place of Manufacture listed for all items in their quote.

  2. Submit attached SF-1449 with blocks 17a, 30a, 30b, 30c, and individual Contract Line Items priced in full.

  3. Submit Sam.gov Unique Entity ID (UEI) with quotation.

  4. Submit Capability Statement and technical documentation showing technical capability to meet or exceed ALL Performance Elements in the Statement of Work or Performance Work Statement.





REJECTION OF QUOTATION: Failure to demonstrate compliance or to submit ALL items requested in solicitation will be cause to reject the quote without further discussions.



DISCUSSIONS: The Government intends to award without discussions but reserves the right to conduct discussions should it be deemed in the Government's best interest.





Quotes are due on 8/31/2026 at 9:00 AM PT by email to Elizabeth Calhoun at Elizabeth.Calhoun@usda.gov. You must include the solicitation title name and number as the subject line of the email.





Questions-All questions must go to Elizabeth Calhoun, whom may be reached at Elizabeth.Calhoun@usda.gov for specific questions regarding this combined solicitation. You must include the solicitation name AND number as the subject line of the email. Questions by interested parties regarding the requirement must be submitted by 8/24/2026 by 2:00 PM PT.


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Contact Information
Contracting Office Address
  • 5601 SUNNYSIDE AVENUE
  • BELTSVILLE , MD 20705
  • USA
Primary Point of Contact
Secondary Point of Contact


History
Commodity Codes
  • FSC 37Agricultural Machinery and Equipment
  • NAICS 333111Farm Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing
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