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

Questions and Answers:

Q1: The specification references an example photo related to the feed trough and head-hole configuration. Could you please provide the referenced photo or any additional images available?

A1: A document with photos of a couple of options for this is attached.

Q2:Is either configuration acceptable for award: 60 single cages, or 30 double cages?

A2: Yes, but if 60 single they must be stackable into tiers of 2 or 3 cages tall.

Q3: Please confirm whether the manure trays are required to be stainless steel and included with each tier.

A3: Manure tray must be corrosion resistant and have sufficient rigidity that it won’t bend, twist or break with up to 20lb weight. It could be stainless steel or HDPE

Q4: Is there a preferred manufacturer or model for the nipple-drinker watering system, or will commercially available equivalent systems be acceptable?

A4: Prefer Valco or Ziggity or a commercial grade system with parts compatible/interchangeable with systems from those manufacturers.

Q5: Are assembly and installation required at the USDA facility, or is delivery of the completed cage system sufficient?

A5: Assembly on site needed if they are shipped unassembled. If they are shipped assembled delivery is fine.

Q6: Are there any existing drawings, sketches, or reference photos available that would assist offerors in understanding the desired cage configuration?

A6: There is nothing exactly like what we need. We do want to require that the company submit shop drawings for approval prior to manufacturing the cage. A photo of the tier design is in the attached document.

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 1232SA26Q0617 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for the procurement of Custom corrosion Resistant Conventional Poultry Layer Cages. 

This acquisition is set-aside for small business concerns.  The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 331110  The small business size standard is 1,500 Employees  This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside.  All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency.