SAM #12639526Q0161

Turnkey Design, Build, Installation, and Maintenance of Automated Cotton Sample Conveyor Systems for USDA Corpus Christi Facility

USDA's Cotton and Tobacco Program is seeking turnkey solutions for the removal, design, build, installation, integration, and maintenance of two advanced cotton sample conveyor systems at the Corpus Christi Cotton Classification Laboratory. - Government Buyer: - USDA Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS), Cotton and Tobacco Program, Corpus Christi Classing Office - Key contacts: Jeremy Pouliot and Jarvis G. Franklin, Engineer - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs named; requirements reference Allen Bradley (or equivalent) PLCs, Zebra printers, Turck comparable RFID tags - Products Requested: - Two fully automated cotton sample conveyance systems - Includes conveyors, RFID components, scales, printers, and software integration with USDA HP Non-Stop computers - Containers: 18x11x5 inches, ABS plastic, sealed openings, durable for continuous operation - Horizontal fill station belt conveyors (2), fill workstation conveyors (2), load workstation conveyors (8), supply conveyors (3), rapid conditioning unit conveyors (2), HVI workstation conveyors (12), return conveyors (2), classer workstation conveyors (6), empty container conveyors (2), retest return conveyor (1) - Zebra printers (2), Turck comparable RFID tags (1000), tablets (4), control cabinets and electrical components (2) - Classing tables and fill conveyor mounts (6) - Services Requested: - Removal of old system - Turnkey design, fabrication, installation, integration, testing, and commissioning of new systems - Annual maintenance and repair services for 5 years (pre- and post-season inspections, spare parts, 24-hour repair response) - Training and monthly progress reporting - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Integration with USDA HP Non-Stop computers - Handling up to 6 HVI workstations, 4 loader, and 3 classer workstations per system - Automated routing, RFID tracking, and programmable operation modes - Compliance with federal regulations and diversity, equity, and inclusion requirements - NEMA12 rated control cabinets, Allen Bradley or equivalent PLCs, UPS for 30-minute power hold - Delivery and commissioning by March 31, 2027; material procurement confirmation by August 1, 2026 - Five-year firm fixed price IDIQ contract with base year and four option years

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 12639526Q0161 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for Design, Build, and Install New Conveyance system for Corpus Christi Cotton Classifying Facility.

This acquisition  is not set-aside for small business concerns.  The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 333922  The small business size standard is 500 Employees  This acquisition is an unrestricted requirement.   All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency.

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