1232SA26Q1017 - Amendment 00002 Combined Synopsis-Solicitation Bison Handling Equipment USDA ARS MWA Ames IA

Amendment 00002 - Extends the closing date from 8/20/2026 to 8/26/2026. Uploads Contractor RFIs with Government responses.

Amendment 00001 - Adds SF30 and Attachment IIb - Drawings Amendment 00001 to the attached documents list. A signed copy of of the SF30 Amendment 00001 shall be included in submitted quotation documents or quotation will not be considered for award.

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. 

Requirement is subject to Buy American Act

FAR Clause 52.225-1 Buy American – Supplies (Sep 205) and FAR Provision in full text 52.225-2 Buy American Certificate (Sep 2025) is incorporated into this solicitation. If applicable, complete Provision 52.225-2 – Buy American Certificate (Sep 2025).

Solicitation number 1232SA26Q1017 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for Bison Handling Equipment consisting of bison crowding, half-circle tub and alleyways handling equipment. Reference Attachment II – SOW.

This acquisition  is set-aside for small business concerns.  The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 332323  The small business size standard is 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.