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Final Assembly, Delivery, and Installation Support

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

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The contract requires the transport, delivery, and on-site assembly support of a complete squeeze chute system at Pullman, WA, with a firm deadline of September 30, 2026. The work involves ensuring all components are safely transported, properly installed, and fully functional at the designated location, with the contractor responsible for coordinating logistics and providing technical support during the assembly process. The place of performance is specifically identified with a zip code of 99164, indicating the exact site where the system must be assembled and validated. This subcontract falls under the NAICS code 484220, which corresponds to specialized freight trucking, highlighting the logistics and transportation components as central to the deliverables. The solicitation was posted on July 30, 2026, with responses due by August 7, 2026, indicating a tight timeline for prospective bidders to prepare and submit proposals. The contracting agency is the USDA ARS AFM APD under the Department of Agriculture, though no point of contact or specific set-aside details are provided, suggesting the opportunity is open to qualified performers without restricted eligibility.

General Info

Transport, deliver, and assemble squeeze chute system in Pullman WA by September 30, 2026, under USDA ARS contract.

Agency

Department Of Agriculture → USDA Ars Afm ApdView Agency

NAICS

484220 - Specialized Freight (except Used Goods) Trucking, LocalView 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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Transport, deliver, and support on-site assembly of the complete squeeze chute system at Pullman, WA by September 30, 2026.

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