CATTLE SQUEEZE CHUTE

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.