SAM #1232SA26Q1383

USDA ARS Solicitation for TT520 Cotton Gin Equipment and Installation Support

The USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS) Crop Germplasm Research Unit in College Station, TX is seeking to procure cotton gin equipment for research purposes. - Government Buyer: - United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service (ARS), Crop Germplasm Research Unit - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs are named, but TT520 Cotton Gin is referenced as a model; likely OEMs include Continental Eagle Corporation and Lummus Corporation - Products Requested: - TT520 Cotton Gin (Model TT520), quantity: 20 - TT520 Tabletop Gin Assembly, support stand with Seed Box (Model TT520), quantity: 20 - TT520 Cotton Gin - Compass, quantity: 1 - TT520 TableTop Gin Assembly, Support Stand with Seed Box, quantity: 1 - 20-saw research cotton gin or equivalent, quantity: 1 - Services Requested: - Startup, installation, or acceptance support for cotton gin system, quantity: 1 - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Equipment must process small research and seed-increase cotton samples, preserve sample identity, minimize seed damage, and prevent cross-contamination - System must include sample feed/hopper, lint and seed collection, safety features, dust/lint containment, durable frame, operator manual, maintenance guidance, and replacement parts info - Delivery, installation, and startup support required - Compatibility with facility power (110 W) - Vendors must provide detailed specifications demonstrating equivalency; generic offers are not acceptable - Delivery required within 120 days of contract award; early delivery accepted - Award to lowest priced, technically acceptable offeror with acceptable or neutral past performance - Registration in SAM.gov required; payment via IPP.gov

Description

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 1232SA26Q1401 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for 20-Saw Research Cotton Gin or equivalent.

This acquisition  is not set-aside for small business concerns.  The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 333111  The small business size standard is 1,250 Employees  This acquisition is an unrestricted requirement.   All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency. 

Statement of Requirement

This requirement is for 20-Saw Cotton Gin in accordance with the attached Specifications.

Vendors are required to be active and registered in the System for Award Management at www.sam.gov when submitting a quote and at time of award (FAR 52.204-7(b)(1)). Payment will be made utilizing the Department of the Treasury Invoice Processing Platform at www.ipp.gov.

SAM.gov and IPP.gov are free, official websites of the United States government.

Quotes are due no later than 4:00 pm Central Standard Time on Friday, September 11, 2026. Quotes must be submitted electronically, e-mailed to lynn.hults@usda.gov; no faxed or hard copy quotes are allowed.

Responses must include detailed specifications that show the capability of providing the required 20-Saw Cotton Gin. Quotes that merely offer to provide the equipment as described in the specifications without comparative specification will not receive further consideration for award.

The final day for question submission is 3:00 pm Central Standard Time on Tuesday, September 8, 2026.

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