Department of Agriculture · Agricultural Research Service · USDA ARS AFM APD
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Solicitation details
Solicitation number
1232SA26Q1358
Notice type
Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
NAICS
333111
Product service code
3730
Set-aside
Unrestricted
Posted
2026-08-21
Response deadline
Aug 31, 2026, 4:00 PM UTC
Place of performance
Charlotte, VT
Contracting contact
elizabeth.calhoun@usda.gov
Market intelligence
Account requiredWho wins this work, and what it pays
Comparable awards under NAICS 333111 at this agency — the incumbent, what they were paid, when their period of performance ends, and the real pricing distribution rather than the headline number. From public federal award records.
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 1232SA26Q1358 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for Autonomous Livestock Feed Monitoring Bins. 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 This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency. See “Attachment 1 – SF-1449” for applicable clauses, instructions, and evaluation criteria. In order to be considered for award VENDORS SHALL SUBMIT ALL OF THE FOLLOWING: Submit Firm Fixed Price quotation (quote on company letterhead) detailing the supply, price with all applicable costs including FOB destination shipping, if applicable, and valid for at least 60 days after receipt of quote. All Supplies MUST have the Place of Manufacture listed for all items in their quote. Submit attached SF-1449 with blocks 17a, 30a, 30b, 30c, and individual Contract Line Items priced in full. Submit Sam.gov Unique Entity ID (UEI) with quotation. Submit Capability Statement and technical documentation showing technical capability to meet or exceed ALL Performance Elements in the Statement of Work or Performance Work Statement. REJECTION OF QUOTATION: Failure to demonstrate compliance or to submit ALL items requested in solicitation will be cause to reject the quote without further discussions. DISCUSSIONS: The Government intends to award without discussions but reserves the right to conduct discussions should it be deemed in the Government's best interest. Quotes are due on 8/31/2026 at 9:00 AM PT by email to Elizabeth Calhoun at Elizabeth.Calhoun@usda.gov. You must include the solicitation title name and number as the subject line of the email. Questions-All questions must go to Elizabeth Calhoun, whom may be reached at Elizabeth.Calhoun@usda.gov for specific questions regarding this combined solicitation. You must include the solicitation name AND number as the subject line of the email. Questions by interested parties regarding the requirement must be submitted by 8/24/2026 by 2:00 PM PT.
Contact
Point of contact
Elizabeth Calhoun
Role
not stated on this notice — SAM publishes a role for only about 5% of them, so this may be a contract specialist rather than the contracting officer
Email
elizabeth.calhoun@usda.gov
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