remove and replace conveyor system

This solicitation, numbered 12639526Q0113, is a combined synopsis and request for quotation issued under FAR Part 12 for the design, build, and installation of a new automated conveyor system at the USDA’s Cotton and Tobacco Program facility in Abilene, Texas. The project involves the removal of the existing conveyance system and the implementation of a fully integrated, multi-tiered system that connects one fill workstation, three loader workstations, five HVI workstations, and two classer workstations to support high-volume cotton classification operations. The system must operate at 60 feet per minute with 8-inch side rails, dust- and lint-resistant components, and sealed RCU sections to maintain conditioned airflow, while complying with OSHA 29 CFR 1926.555, OSHA 29 CFR 1910.147, and ASME B20.1-2024 safety standards. All components must handle cotton without tagging or jamming, use 110/230/460V power, and be limited to 100 PSI compressed air. Custom 1/4-inch ABS plastic containers with specific dimensional and perforation requirements must be supplied by the contractor and designed to withstand continuous 24/7 mechanical stress without sharp edges or air ingress except through designated holes. RFID-based Permanent Bale Identification with 21 read/write heads and Zebra label printers at classer stations are required for tracking, and all work must be completed and operationally tested by USDA personnel within 20 business days post-installation. The acquisition is unrestricted and not set aside for small businesses, with a NAICS code of 333922 and a size standard of 500 employees. The contract is structured as a firm fixed-priced IDIQ with a five-year term encompassing one base year and four optional ordering periods extending through June 30, 2031, with annual maintenance options for 2028 through 2031 and an additional optional repair provision not included in the award evaluation. Delivery is F.O.B. destination at 24 Windmill Circle, Abilene, TX 79606, and pricing is required for all CLINs except for optional repairs, which are to be quoted separately at time of need. The award will be made on a best-value, no-trade-off basis, prioritizing the