ContractSources SoughtTotal Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

remove and replace conveyor system

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE• 12639526Q0113
Response Deadline
May 5, 2026
6 days left
Days Remaining
6
Until deadline
Set-Aside
Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
Notice Type
Sources Sought

Contract Opportunity Analysis

The USDA Agricultural Marketing Service, Cotton & Tobacco Program is conducting a sources sought notice for small businesses capable of removing and replacing conveyor systems at USDA cotton classification facilities, with the work presented for Abilene and Corpus Christi. The project calls for a turnkey design, manufacture, removal, and installation effort that includes new multi-tiered conveyor systems, classing tables, peripheral mounts, and related automation equipment. The Abilene scope emphasizes RFID tracking, HVI testing, rapid conditioning units, PLC-integrated electrical controls, a main computer for tracking and diagnostics, and systems durable enough for 24/7 operation, with 10 years of maintenance after installation. The work is to support a fully operational system by June 30, 2027, and the requirement must comply with applicable federal and state laws, including OSHA and ASME standards. USDA is not seeking quotes at this stage; interested small businesses are asked to email a capability statement and similar project experience to the listed contact, and the full solicitation is anticipated after May 5.

Classification Codes

NAICS Code
333922
Conveyor and Conveying Equipment Manufacturing
PSC Code
3910
CONVEYORS

Solicitation Documents

2 Files
A1 Abilene Floor plan1.pdf
PDF•165 KB•Apr 21, 2026
AI Summary
The provided government file, despite its brevity, appears to be an internal note or a partial specification related to a 'mic Cabinet'. The phrase 'Length/strength/mic Cabinet Deleted' suggests a modification or removal of a component, possibly in the context of an equipment upgrade, facility alteration, or a technical design change. Given the nature of government RFPs and grants, such a note could indicate a scope change in a project, a revision in equipment specifications, or a record of removed assets from an inventory. The lack of further context makes it challenging to pinpoint the exact purpose, but it clearly signifies an action taken concerning a 'mic Cabinet' and its associated characteristics (length/strength).
B1 SOW for SSN.doc
Word•144 KB•Apr 21, 2026
AI Summary
The USDA, AMS, Cotton & Tobacco Program seeks proposals for removing an existing and installing a new automation system at its Abilene, TX cotton classification office. This project includes two new multi-tiered conveyor systems, classing tables, and peripheral mounts, to be fully operational by June 30, 2027. The system will handle cotton samples from reception to classification, using RFID technology, HVI testing, and rapid conditioning units. Key requirements include detailed specifications for containers, various conveyor types (fill, load, supply, RCU, HVI, return, classer, empty, retest, loose cotton), electrical controls with PLC integration, a main computer system for tracking and diagnostics, and adjustable classing tables. The contractor is responsible for a "turnkey" installation, ensuring durability for 24/7 operation, providing 10 years of maintenance (pre and post-season), and adhering to all applicable federal and state laws, including OSHA and ASME standards. Proposals will be evaluated on experience, past performance, and delivery capabilities.

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Project Timeline

postedOriginal Solicitation PostedApr 21, 2026
deadlineResponse DeadlineMay 5, 2026
expiryArchive DateMay 20, 2026

Agency Information

Department
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Sub-Tier
ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH INSPECTION SERVICE
Office
MRPBS MINNEAPOLIS MN

Point of Contact

Name
Jeremy A Pouliot

Place of Performance

Abilene, Texas, UNITED STATES

Official Sources

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