66 -- NURSERY AND FINISHING CAGES

Notice Date

July 31, 2001

Contracting Office

U.S. Department of Agriculture, ARS-NCAUR, 1815 North University Street, Peoria, IL 61604

ZIP Code

61604

Solicitation Number

5114-1-2008

Response Due

July 31, 2001

Point of Contact

Jerry L. King, 309-681-6624

E-Mail Address

jlking@mwa.ars.usda.gov (jlking@mwa.ars.usda.gov)

Description

The USDA, Agricultural Research Service, National Swine Research and Info Center, Ames, IA has the requirement for specialized custom fabrication work to design and construct 12 Each Nursery Cages and 12 Each Finishing Cages Government's desired delivery date for all units 90 days. Description and specification for cages: Custom made metabolsim crate for swine or sheep to be used as a holding mechanism for an animal while feeding and testing. Features: size (nursery 43 " T x 48" W X 30" L; finisher: 67 " T x 36" W x 84"L, manufactured using all 304 stainless steel, squeeze top and adjustable side panels to stabilize animal, one flip open side door, four (4) heavy duty swivel casters with locks, stainless steel screen mesh bottom tray made from #16 .028 diameter wire, two drain pans (one for feed and water waste to fit width of crate and be 14" long, one for animal waste to fit width to fit of crate and remaining length), adjustable rump bars, removable floor for cleaning, adjustable waterline, front or back loading, removable feed bowl and shut off panel. Metabolism cages are unique experimental components designed to safely and humanely contain an animal for experimental purposes. Cages must be designed to accommodate both males and females of varying size and weight, and allow for separate collection of feces and urine with a minimum of feed and excreta wastage. Proposal must provide descriptive data required by FAR Clause 52.211-6 plus pictures and specifications with their proposals, and must also provide 4 references where cages are currently being used. This is a synopsis for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. Proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation No. 5114-1-2008 is a Request for Proposal issued on 31 July 2001. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-27. NAICS Code is 332721 with a corresponding size standard of 500 employees applies to qualify as a small business. The solicitation is issued under full and open competition. Request for Proposals to be received Not Later than the 2:00 P.M. CST, 14 August 2001 at USDA-ARS-MWA, Contracting Office, 1815 N. University Street, Peoria, IL 61604. The Point of Contact for this acquisition is Jerry L. King, (309) 681-6624, or E-Mail: jlking@mwa.ars.usda.gov. or FAX: (309) 681-6683.

Record

Loren Data Corp. 20010802/66SOL009.HTM (W-212 SN50T505)