Feed Silo Maintenance

This federal solicitation (1232SA26Q0952) issued by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) seeks a contractor to perform feed silo maintenance. The government intends to award a single, firm-fixed-price service contract to the responsive quoter representing the best value. Evaluation will follow a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) process. Only the lowest-priced quote will be evaluated for technical acceptability and past performance. To be considered responsive, quoters must provide detailed explanations of their ability to perform the Statement of Work (SOW), identify any exceptions to the SOW, and submit pricing for all items. Past performance will be rated as acceptable, neutral, or unacceptable. The document incorporates standard Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Agriculture Acquisition Regulation (AGAR) clauses. Notably, AGAR 452.203-71 and AGAR 452.203-70 mandate compliance with federal anti-discrimination laws and equal protection principles, explicitly prohibiting programs that promote Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) in a manner violating federal law. Additionally, AGAR 452.203-72 voids unenforceable supplier terms, such as automatic renewals or unilateral modifications. Questions regarding this solicitation must be emailed to Brian Fien (Brian.Fien@usda.gov) by July 27, 2026, at 12:00 PM Pacific Time. Offers must remain valid for 90 calendar days. The document also outlines a two-tier USDA agency protest procedure, encouraging initial informal resolution with the Contracting Officer before filing an official agency protest.

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This Statement of Work (SOW) outlines the requirements for a contractor to safely clean, maintain, and inspect a 30-ton feed silo. The primary objective is to remove all solidified feed mass, caked residue, and dust from the silo walls and cone interior to restore full storage capacity and proper discharge flow. The contractor must provide all necessary labor, equipment, and personal protective equipment (PPE). Key tasks include site preparation, mechanical or manual material removal, thorough cleaning of internal surfaces, and a final structural inspection accompanied by a written report and photographic documentation. Strict adherence to OSHA confined-space entry regulations and safety protocols is required. The government will facilitate site access, isolate the silo from active production lines, and provide instructions for on-site waste disposal. All work must be coordinated during standard business hours, excluding federal holidays, and must be completed within 60 days of the contract award.

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This document provides clarification on solicitation 1232SA26Q0952, which outlines the requirements for servicing a 30-ton Brazos overhead grain silo installed in 2020. The contractor is responsible for removing approximately five tons of hardened cattle feed pellets, which must be disposed of at a designated on-site location approximately 1,000 yards from the silo. Constructed of 12-gauge steel, the silo features a gravity hopper discharge system with a 45-degree bottom cone slope and has no active utility connections. Access is restricted to a single 30-inch by 30-inch top entry point reachable via a fixed ladder platform. Because this is the silo's first servicing, there are no prior maintenance records or known deficiencies. The contractor must independently manage the complete confined-space entry program in compliance with OSHA standards, as the government will not provide atmospheric monitoring, entry permits, or rescue support.

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