New Bale Press and Conveyor System with Scissor Lift-Tilt Table for the USDA, AMS, Cotton & Tobacco Program Memphis, TN Cotton Classing Office

Project ID: 12639526Q0018 FederalOpportunitiesSynopsis Solicitation

Overview

Agency	Marketing and Regulatory Programs Business Services
Deadline	05/18/26
Posted	05/06/26
Estimated Value	$350,000 - $650,000 (AI estimate)
Set Aside	SBA
NAICS	333111 - Farm Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing
PSC	3720 - Harvesting Equipment
Location	Memphis, TN 38133 United States

Description

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Summary (Newest Update)

Background The USDA, AMS, Cotton Program is seeking to enhance its operational capabilities by replacing the existing bale press with a new full eject bale press and an automated conveyor system. This initiative aims to improve efficiency in the Memphis Classing Office, which is critical for the management of cotton classing operations. The contract is set aside for small business concerns, emphasizing the USDA's commitment to supporting small enterprises. Work Details The contractor will be responsible for the following tasks: 1. Removal of the existing bale press at the Memphis Classing Office located at 3275 Appling Rd, Memphis, TN 38133. 2. Delivery and installation of a new full eject bale press and an automated conveyor system with a scissor lift-tilt table. 3. The new system must be operational within six (6) months from the date of award. 4. Submission of a Technical Approach Narrative that includes: - A milestone chart detailing the removal and installation process. - All necessary drawings, operations, and technical manuals for the bale press, scissor lift-tilt table, and conveyor system demonstrating compliance with specifications outlined in Section C.4. 5. Detailed plans on how tasks listed in Section C.5 will be performed and training as described in Section C.6 will be provided. Period of Performance The period of performance is anticipated to be six (6) months from the date of award. Place of Performance The products will be delivered and installed at the USDA, AMS, Cotton & Tobacco Program Memphis Classing Office located at 3275 Appling Rd, Memphis, TN 38133.

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Current: Posted: May 6, 2026, 2:49 p.m. EDT 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; offers are being requested, and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation number 12639526Q0018 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for the USDA, AMS, Cotton Program, which requires the removal of the existing bale press and the delivery and installation of a new full eject bale press and automated conveyor system with a scissor lift-tilt table to be delivered and installed at the Memphis Classing Office. The USDA also requests quotes for disassembling and removing the existing bale press at the Memphis Classing Office located at the following address: Cotton and Tobacco Program Cotton Division, 3275 Appling Rd Memphis, TN 38133. Vendors may participate in a pre-quote conference, (virtual) on Friday, February 6, 2026 at 10:30 a.m. CST. To participate, Vendors must contact Matthew.Phillips3@usda.gov prior to the conference to receive a link for the virtual conference. This acquisition is set-aside for small business concerns. This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference. The full text of provisions and clauses may be accessed electronically at www.acquisition.gov. The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 333111 The small business size standard is 1250 employees 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 - Solicitation Terms and Conditions for applicable clauses, instructions, and evaluation criteria. NOTE: An optional site visit is available (re-scheduled) for Vendors on Monday, February 2, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. CT at the USDA, AMS, Cotton & Tobacco Program Memphis Cotton Classing Facility located at 3275 Appling Rd., Memphis, TN 38133. VENDORS MUST SEND AN E-MAIL TO GEREMY MOORE (geremy.moore@usda.gov) TO RESERVE A SPOT AT THE SITE VISIT. Attendance to the site visit is not a mandatory prerequisite of submitting a quotation in response to this solicitation, though Vendors are encouraged to make an on-site, in-depth review of the facility, equipment, job requirements, etc. prior to submitting a quotation. Vendors will not be reimbursed for any time or costs associated with attending the optional site visit.

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