Integrated Weighing Platform Supply

The contract seeks the supply and integration of an NTEP-certified weighing platform into an existing cattle chute system to enable precise and reliable animal weight measurements in research environments. The solution must be fully compatible with the current chute design and capable of delivering accurate, repeatable data under field conditions, ensuring compliance with National Type Evaluation Program standards for commercial weighing devices used in agricultural research. Integration requirements include seamless data linkage to monitoring systems, durability for continuous livestock handling, and minimal impact on animal behavior during weighing. The work is to be performed at the USDA ARS AFM APD facility in Pullman, Washington, with a delivery deadline of August 7, 2026, and the solicitation was posted on July 30, 2026. This is a subcontract opportunity classified under NAICS code 334515, which pertains to the manufacturing of measuring and controlling devices. While no set-aside provisions are specified, the contractor must meet all technical specifications for calibration, installation, and performance validation to ensure the system supports the USDA’s research objectives in livestock management and data collection.