Cotton Sample Hauling

Solicitation 12639524Q0120 is a Request for Quote issued by the Department of Agriculture for a five year firm fixed price Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity contract for motor freight transportation services specifically for the hauling of cotton samples. The period of performance runs from July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2029. This opportunity is a total small business set aside under NAICS code 484220. The scope of work involves multiple specific transport routes across several states, including detailed routing for areas such as Rayville, Dumas, Memphis, Corpus Christi, and Visalia, with performance locations spanning Tennessee, Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas, Mississippi, and California. Contractors are required to provide a detailed pricing schedule that breaks down labor and fuel costs and must maintain active UEI and SAM registration. Compliance with the Service Contract Act is mandatory, with specific wage determinations provided for the various regions of performance to ensure minimum wage and fringe benefit requirements are met. Operational requirements include the use of daily mileage submittal forms to document sack deliveries and odometer readings. Interested parties must submit all required documentation, including vehicle specifications and past performance references, to be considered for the award.