Opportunity
SAM #12639526Q0136
10-Year Extended Warranty & Maintenance for Uster HVI Cotton Testing Machines
Buyer
APHIS Marketing and Regulatory Programs Business Services
Posted
May 06, 2026
Respond By
May 19, 2026
Identifier
12639526Q0136
NAICS
811219, 811210, 811310
The USDA Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS), Cotton and Tobacco Program, is seeking a 10-year IDIQ contract for extended warranty and maintenance services for ten 2026 High Volume Instrument (HVI) cotton testing machines. - Government Buyer: - Agency: USDA Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) - Sub-agency: Cotton and Tobacco Program (C&T) - Contracting Office: MRPBS Minneapolis MN - OEM Highlight: - All items and services must trace to OEM Uster Technologies - Products and Services Requested: - Extended warranty and full-service maintenance for 10 HVI cotton testing instruments - Coverage includes parts, labor, supplies, technical support (phone/video/email), on-site repairs within 48 hours, preventative maintenance, rapid parts shipping, and maintenance downtime credits - Warranty and maintenance coverage for 120 months (10 years), with 18 six-month ordering periods - Software updates for HVI machines (estimated 160 hours) - Unique/Notable Requirements: - All maintenance and parts must be OEM (Uster Technologies) or traceable to the OEM - Emphasis on rapid response for repairs and downtime credits - Firm-fixed-price IDIQ structure with options to extend - Place of Performance: - USDA AMS Grading Branch, 3275 Appling Road, Room 1, Memphis, TN 38133-2701
Description
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. Quotations are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.
Solicitation number 12639526Q0136 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for Software updates and full extended warranty on the 2026 Cotton Classifying HVIs.
This acquisition is set-aside for small business concerns. The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 811310 The small business size standard is $12.5 mil This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency.