Device Service Plan - Cheyenne WY
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Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Research Service (ARS) is soliciting quotations for a Device Service Plan for two GreenFeed Systems located in Cheyenne, WY. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside acquisition, seeking a single firm-fixed-price purchase order for up to five years. Quotations are due by June 9, 2026, at 0900 ET.
Purpose & Scope of Work
This Request for Quotation (RFQ) seeks a contractor to provide a comprehensive GreenFeed System Service Plan. The objective is to ensure the operational readiness and maintenance of two onsite GreenFeed Systems used for measuring individual intake and respiratory gas exchange of beef cattle in a rangeland environment. The scope includes data access, hardware and software support, personnel, transportation, and supervision. Services must adhere to applicable Federal, State, and local laws, OEM technical specifications, and guidelines, while maintaining the OEM equipment warranty.
Key services include:
- Annual onsite preventative maintenance and any required repair visits.
- Provision of consumables, routine wear and tear parts, and hardware/software/firmware upgrades.
- Verizon data line subscription (up to 1GB per modem) for data transfer.
- Unlimited access to raw data and processed results generated by GreenFeed Pasture Systems (#764 and #765).
- Provision of final data sets, reviewed for errors, within a two-week timeframe upon request.
- All contractor personnel must be authorized by the OEM for service and require a USDA escort while on location.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price Purchase Order
- Period of Performance: One base year (June 17, 2026 - June 16, 2027) with four one-year option periods, extending potential performance through June 16, 2031.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS Code: 334516 (Small Business Size Standard: 1,000 employees)
- Product Service Code: J066 (Maintenance, Repair And Rebuilding Of Equipment: Instruments And Laboratory Equipment)
- Place of Performance: USDA Facility, 8408 HILDRETH ROAD, CHEYENNE WY 82009.
Submission & Evaluation
- Quotations Due: June 9, 2026, at 0900 ET.
- Pricing: Quotes must hold prices firm for 30 calendar days from the due date. Failure to propose pricing on individual line items may lead to disqualification.
- Evaluation Criteria: Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA).
- Technical Acceptability: Rated "acceptable" or "unacceptable" based on meeting requirements and demonstrating understanding. A Technical Capability Narrative is required.
- Past Performance: Evaluated as "acceptable" or "neutral."
- Pricing: Evaluated for fairness and reasonableness.
- Inquiries: Must be submitted via email up to 48 hours before the due date.
Contact Information
- Primary Contact: Christopher Turner (christopher.c.turner@usda.gov)