This is a combined synopsis solicitation for commercial items, specifically a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for the USDA, AMS, Cotton Program. The requirement includes the removal of an 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 at the Memphis Classing Office. The acquisition is set aside for small business concerns. A virtual pre-quote conference is scheduled for Friday, February 6, 2026, at 10:30 a. m. CST, and vendors must contact ***@***. *. * to receive a link. An optional site visit is available on Monday, February 2, 2026, at 10:00 a. m. CT at the Memphis Cotton Classing Facility, and vendors must email ***@***. *. * to reserve a spot. Attendance to the site visit is not mandatory but encouraged. Vendors are encouraged to make an on-site review prior to submitting a quotation. Vendors will not be reimbursed for costs associated with attending the optional site visit. The North American Industry Classification Standard (NAICS) code is ****, and the small business size standard is **** employees. All responsible sources may submit a quotation.
The bid notice does not explicitly state a delivery deadline for the new bale press and conveyor system.
The bid notice does not specify the payment terms.
The bid notice does not mention warranty information.
The bid notice states that all responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency and refers to attachment 1 solicitation terms and conditions for applicable clauses, instructions, and evaluation criteria, but does not explicitly state the award criterion.
The bid notice indicates that this acquisition is a otal small business set aside and that all responsible sources may submit a quotation.
The bid notice does not specify any penalties.
An optional site visit is available on Monday, February 2, 2026, at 10:00 a. m. CT at the USDA, AMS, Cotton Tobacco Program Memphis Cotton Classing Facility located at **** Appling Rd. , Memphis, TN **** must email ***@***. *. * to reserve a spot, and attendance is not mandatory.
The bid notice does not mention the submission of samples.
The bid notice does not specify a deadline for challenges or disputes.
The bid notice does not provide an estimated total value for this solicitation.