# Autonomous Livestock Feed Monitoring Bins

Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/1232sa26q1358

- Solicitation number: 1232SA26Q1358
- Notice type: Award notice (first published as combined synopsis and solicitation)
- Status: Awarded to C-Lock, Inc. for $106,060.00
- Department: Department of Agriculture
- Agency: Agricultural Research Service
- Contracting office: USDA ARS Afm Apd (1232SA)
- NAICS: 333111 Farm Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing
- Product or service code: 3730 Dairy, Poultry, and Livestock Equipment
- Set-aside: Total small business set-aside
- Place of performance: Charlotte, Vermont
- First posted: August 21, 2026
- Last posted: September 4, 2026
- SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/22534ac6f06f40e9beaca30f738ba09f/view

## Description

Description - 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 1232SA26Q1358 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for Autonomous Livestock Feed Monitoring Bins. This acquisition is set-aside for small business concerns.

The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 333111 The small business size standard is 1,250 This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency. See “Attachment 1 – SF-1449” for applicable clauses, instructions, and evaluation criteria. In order to be considered for award VENDORS SHALL SUBMIT ALL OF THE FOLLOWING:

Submit Firm Fixed Price quotation (quote on company letterhead) detailing the supply, price with all applicable costs including FOB destination shipping, if applicable, and valid for at least 60 days after receipt of quote. All Supplies MUST have the Place of Manufacture listed for all items in their quote. Submit attached SF-1449 with blocks 17a, 30a, 30b, 30c, and individual Contract Line Items priced in full. Submit Sam.gov Unique Entity ID (UEI) with quotation. Submit Capability Statement and technical documentation showing technical capability to meet or exceed ALL Performance Elements in the Statement of Work or Performance Work Statement.

**REJECTION OF QUOTATION:** Failure to demonstrate compliance or to submit ALL items requested in solicitation will be cause to reject the quote without further discussions.

**DISCUSSIONS:** The Government intends to award without discussions but reserves the right to conduct discussions should it be deemed in the Government's best interest. Quotes are due on 8/31/2026 at 9:00 AM PT by email to Elizabeth Calhoun at Elizabeth.Calhoun@usda.gov. You must include the solicitation title name and number as the subject line of the email.

Questions-All questions must go to Elizabeth Calhoun, whom may be reached at Elizabeth.Calhoun@usda.gov for specific questions regarding this combined solicitation. You must include the solicitation name AND number as the subject line of the email. Questions by interested parties regarding the requirement must be submitted by 8/24/2026 by 2:00 PM PT.

## Award on USAspending

- Recipient: C-Lock, Inc. (UEI HB67BV25PC74)
- Contract: 1232SA26P0672, purchase order
- Obligated: $106,060.00
- Competition: Competed Under SAP, 2 offers received
- Link: solicitation number 1232SA26Q1358 equals the FPDS solicitation identifier; same awarding office 1232SA (high confidence)
- Record: https://www.usaspending.gov/award/CONT_AWD_1232SA26P0672_12H2_-NONE-_-NONE-/


## Publications

- August 21, 2026: Combined synopsis and solicitation, due August 31, 2026 at 12:00 PM EDT. Notice b6ef60d7b5c846199b3628917dc4bb58. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/b6ef60d7b5c846199b3628917dc4bb58/view
- August 21, 2026: Combined synopsis and solicitation, due August 31, 2026 at 12:00 PM EDT. Notice fbf6afd612b841ce80f57521c33ef45f. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/fbf6afd612b841ce80f57521c33ef45f/view
- September 4, 2026: Award notice. Notice 22534ac6f06f40e9beaca30f738ba09f. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/22534ac6f06f40e9beaca30f738ba09f/view

## Points of contact

- Elizabeth Calhoun, elizabeth.calhoun@usda.gov

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