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

SOL #: 12639526Q0018Combined Synopsis/Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

Agriculture
Animal And Plant Health Inspection Service
MRPBS MINNEAPOLIS MN
MINNEAPOLIS, MN, 55401, United States

Place of Performance

Memphis, TN

NAICS

Farm Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing (333111)

PSC

Harvesting Equipment (3720)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Timeline

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Jan 8, 2026
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Last Updated
May 20, 2026
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Submission Deadline
May 25, 2026, 5:00 PM

Qualification Details

Fit reasons
  • NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
  • Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
  • Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
  • Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps

Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.

Quick Summary

The USDA, AMS, Cotton & Tobacco Program is soliciting quotations for the delivery and installation of a new full-eject bale press system at its Memphis, TN Cotton Classing Office. This acquisition, a Total Small Business Set-Aside, also includes the removal of the existing bale press and the provision of an automated conveyor, steady flow breaker, bale bagging, and heavy-duty bracing system. Quotations are due Monday, May 25, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. CDT.

Scope of Work

This Request for Quotation (RFQ) requires a contractor to:

  • Disassemble and remove the existing bale press at the Memphis Classing Office (3275 Appling Rd, Memphis, TN 38133).
  • Deliver and install a new full-eject bale press system, including a steady flow breaker, automated conveyor, bale bagging, and heavy-duty bracing system.
  • Ensure the new system has a throughput of 3,000 pounds per hour.
  • Provide a minimum one-year full-service warranty covering parts, labor, and supplies.
  • Provide start-up and training for USDA personnel within two weeks of notice.
  • The bale exhaust will exit into the QA Air Lock, requiring wall removal, with the bagger and heavy-duty brace system placed in the QA Air Lock.
  • Mandatory use of steel ties for bale bundling.
  • The previously optional scissor lift-tilt table is no longer requested (per Amendment PA14).

Contract Details

  • Contract Type: Firm Fixed-Price
  • Period of Performance: Installation must be completed within six (6) months of the award date.
  • Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside
  • NAICS Code: 333111 (Small Business Size Standard: 1250 employees)

Submission & Evaluation

Award will be made to the offeror with the highest technically rated quotation that also has fair and reasonable pricing and acceptable or neutral past performance. Tradeoffs will not be conducted.

  • Technical Approach: Submit a narrative (max 10 pages) detailing the system and scope, a milestone chart, and drawings/manuals.
  • Price: Use Attachment 3 - Vendor Quotation Form (latest version, PA14). Prices must be firm for 90 calendar days.
  • Past Performance: Use Attachment 4 - Vendor Experience and Past Performance Sheet, including 2-5 references from the past five years.
  • Place of Manufacture: Complete Attachment 5 - Provision FAR 52.225-18.

Key Dates & Contacts

  • Quotations Due: Monday, May 25, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. CDT.
  • Optional Site Visits: Available Monday through Friday during normal business hours, by request. Contact Geremy Moore at geremy.moore@usda.gov to coordinate.
  • Primary Contact: Matthew Phillips, matthew.phillips3@usda.gov, 479-301-8811.

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