Description
The United States Department of Agriculture is seeking a contractor to fabricate custom corrosion-resistant conventional poultry layer cages for the National Poultry Research Center in Athens, Georgia. The contractor will be responsible for providing all professional services necessary to fabricate the cages, including materials, testing, and personal protective equipment. The cages must meet specific requirements, including being made of stainless steel, having a removable tray to catch manure, and having a nipple-drinker watering system. The project must be completed within 120 days of the notice to proceed.
• The contractor must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) prior to submitting a bid.
• The contractor must provide a detailed proposal and cost breakdown for the entire project.
• The contractor must submit shop drawings of the cages and racks for pre-approval before production.
• The contractor must guarantee all work against faulty and improper material and workmanship for a period of one year from the date of final acceptance by the USDA.