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Adjustable Alleyway System Fabrication

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Response Deadline08/07/2026, 09:00:00 PM UTC

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The contract seeks fabrication of an adjustable alleyway system designed to interface seamlessly with an existing main chute, ensuring safe and efficient handling of livestock across a broad spectrum of sizes. The system must be engineered for durability, ease of adjustment, and animal welfare compliance, enabling operators to securely guide cattle without risk of injury or stress. The design must accommodate varying animal dimensions while maintaining structural integrity under field conditions typical of agricultural and research environments. Manufacturing and delivery of the system are to be completed under a subcontract framework, with performance required at Pullman, Washington, where the equipment will be integrated into USDA ARS AFM APD facilities. The proposal must align with NAICS code 332312, indicating specialization in fabricated metal product manufacturing, and respond no later than August 7, 2026. While no set-aside provisions are specified, the submission must demonstrate technical capability, quality control practices, and experience with livestock handling equipment to meet the operational demands of federal agricultural research.

General Info

Fabricate adjustable livestock alleyway for USDA ARS in Pullman, WA, by August 7, 2026, ensuring safety, durability, and animal welfare compliance.

Agency

Department Of Agriculture → USDA Ars Afm ApdView Agency

NAICS

332312 - Fabricated Structural Metal ManufacturingView NAICS

Place of Performance

Pullman, WA, 99164, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

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Timeline

PostedJul 30

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Response DeadlineAug 7

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08/07/2026, 09:00:00 PM UTCin 7 days

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AgencyDepartment Of Agriculture → USDA Ars Afm Apd

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Manufacture and supply an adjustable alley section that connects to the main chute, enabling safe handling of cattle of varying sizes.

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