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

Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/1232sa26q0617

- Solicitation number: 1232SA26Q0617
- Notice type: Award notice (first published as combined synopsis and solicitation)
- Status: Awarded to Alternative Design Manufacturing and Supply, Inc. for $40,285.02
- Department: Department of Agriculture
- Agency: Agricultural Research Service
- Contracting office: USDA ARS Afm Apd (1232SA)
- NAICS: 331110 Iron and Steel Mills and Ferroalloy Manufacturing
- Product or service code: 3730 Dairy, Poultry, and Livestock Equipment
- Set-aside: Total small business set-aside
- Place of performance: Athens, Georgia
- County: Clarke County (FIPS 13059). https://abierto.us/counties/clarke-county-ga-13059
- City: Athens-Clarke County. https://abierto.us/cities/athens-clarke-county-ga-1303440
- First posted: June 11, 2026
- Last posted: July 31, 2026
- SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/2e77f29bfb4a485f80aca31e46c4be57/view

## Description

**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.

## Award on USAspending

- Recipient: Alternative Design Manufacturing and Supply, Inc. (UEI JK22DDC6GKY6)
- Contract: 1232SA26P0388, purchase order
- Obligated: $40,285.02
- Competition: Competed Under SAP, 11 offers received
- Link: award number 1232SA26P0388 equals the contract number; same awarding office 1232SA (high confidence)
- Record: https://www.usaspending.gov/award/CONT_AWD_1232SA26P0388_12H2_-NONE-_-NONE-/


## Publications

- June 11, 2026: Combined synopsis and solicitation, due June 24, 2026 at 5:00 PM EDT. Notice 978bcadc686c46c989d4a96fdccd6ee0. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/978bcadc686c46c989d4a96fdccd6ee0/view
- June 18, 2026: Combined synopsis and solicitation, due June 24, 2026 at 5:00 PM EDT. Notice 48759753312b484da56d03f60a734829. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/48759753312b484da56d03f60a734829/view
- July 31, 2026: Award notice. Notice 2e77f29bfb4a485f80aca31e46c4be57. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/2e77f29bfb4a485f80aca31e46c4be57/view

## Points of contact

- lynn Hults, lynn.hults@usda.gov, 9124649723

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