Custom Corrosion Resistant Conventional Layers Cages (BSL-3ag)

The contract solicitation number 1232SA26Q0617 is a combined synopsis and solicitation issued by the Department of Agriculture's USDA ARS AFM APD for the procurement of custom corrosion resistant conventional poultry layer cages designed for BSL-3 agricultural settings. This procurement is conducted as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) and is a total small business set-aside under FAR Part 12. The solicitation is targeted exclusively toward small business concerns classified under NAICS code 331110, with a size standard of up to 1,500 employees. Interested and responsible small businesses are invited to submit quotations for consideration, as no separate written solicitation will be issued. The solicitation was posted on June 11, 2026, and all quotations must be submitted by June 24, 2026, at 9:00 PM. The place of contract performance is Athens, Georgia, while the contracting office is located in Beltsville, Maryland. The primary point of contact for this procurement is Lynn Hults, who can be reached via email or phone. The contract emphasizes a streamlined acquisition process with direct solicitation of commercial items and reinforces the commitment to supporting small businesses within the established industry classification.