New Bale Press and Conveyor System with Scissor Lift-Tilt Table for the USDA, AMS, Cotton & Tobacco Program Memphis, TN Cotton Classing Office
The Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service awarded contract 12639526C0038 to C & M Baling Systems, Inc. on July 6, 2026, for a new bale press and conveyor system with scissor lift-tilt table valued at $400,349.
The award was made under the Total Small Business set-aside. Place of performance is the Memphis, TN Cotton Classing Office, supporting the USDA's Agricultural Marketing Service Cotton & Tobacco Program.
12639526Q0018 Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service Marketing and Regulatory Programs Business Services
7/6/26, 11:19 AM New Bale Press and Conveyor System with Scissor Lift-Tilt Table for the USDA, AMS, Cotton & Tobacco Program Memphis, TN Cotton Classing Office
The USDA Agricultural Marketing Service seeks quotations for removal of an existing bale press and delivery and installation of a new full-eject bale press with automated conveyor system at the Memphis Cotton Classing Office, with proposals due May 26, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. CDT. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside with a 1,250-employee size standard under NAICS 333111.
Place of performance is Memphis, Tennessee, at 3275 Appling Road. The contractor must furnish labor, materials, equipment, permits, insurance, supervision, and transportation to complete removal and installation within six months of award. The bale press box must measure 54 inches by 36 inches with 24-inch bale thickness, process 3,000 pounds per hour of loose cotton, utilize six 10-foot-3-inch steel ties (a mandatory requirement; plastic alternatives are not acceptable), and deliver bales weighing 485 to 515 pounds. The system requires 460-volt 3-phase electrical service, PLC-controlled automatic operation with adjustable hydraulic pressure, powder-coated or industrial-enameled exterior metal surfaces, and OSHA-compliant safety railing. The automated conveyor must include bale weighing capabilities and optional motorized power rollers. The optional scissor lift-tilt table is no longer requested. The contractor must provide manufacturer's representative training within two weeks on up to 10 bales and furnish a minimum one-year full-service warranty covering all parts and labor.
Evaluation criteria include technical approach, pricing, and past performance. Vendors must submit a technical narrative (maximum 10 pages), milestone chart, system documentation, and two to five references from similar projects completed within the past five years. An optional site visit is available; vendors contact Geremy Moore to coordinate attendance. A pre-quote conference was held virtually February 6 at 10:30 a.m. CST. Questions were due January 20. Amendment PA14, effective May 20, removed the scissor lift-tilt table requirement and extended the due date to May 26.
12639526Q0018 Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service Marketing and Regulatory Programs Business Services
1/8/26, 3:17 PM New Bale Press and Conveyor System with Scissor Lift-Tilt Table for the USDA, AMS, Cotton & Tobacco Program Memphis, TN Cotton Classing Office
The USDA Agricultural Marketing Service Cotton & Tobacco Program is procuring a new bale press and conveyor system with scissor lift-tilt table for their Memphis, Tennessee Cotton Classing Office. The contract requires the removal of existing equipment and the complete delivery, installation, and ongoing maintenance of the new automated system at 3275 Appling Rd, Memphis, TN 38133. The contractor must provide all labor, materials, equipment, parts, permits, insurance, supervision, and transportation necessary to complete both the removal and installation phases, along with preventive maintenance services to maintain optimal efficiency per manufacturer recommendations. The government will evaluate offers based on technical factors including Technical Approach Narrative and Experience & Past Performance, which when combined are significantly more important than cost or price. The solicitation document (12639525Q0161) is available for download, with a response deadline of July 30, 2025, and questions should be directed to Contract Specialist Matthew Phillips at Matthew.Phillips3@usda.gov.
This procurement is designated as a 100% total small business set-aside under FAR 52.219-6, with the applicable NAICS code 333111 (Farm Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing) having an SBA size standard of 1,250 employees. The Product Service Code is 3720 for Harvesting Equipment, and the opportunity was posted on July 11, 2025. No incumbent contractor or current service provider is identified in the notice. The solicitation does not specify award values, budget ranges, or quantity details for the equipment, though it emphasizes that vendors must periodically check the website for amendments as no notifications will be sent regarding solicitation issuance or modifications. The procurement falls under the Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service Marketing and Regulatory Programs Business Services division.
12639525Q0161 Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service Marketing and Regulatory Programs Business Services
7/11/25, 2:03 PM New Bale Press and Conveyor System with Scissor Lift-Tilt Table for the USDA, AMS, Cotton & Tobacco Program Memphis, TN Cotton Classing Office
The USDA Agricultural Marketing Service Cotton & Tobacco Program requires the removal of an existing Continental Air bale press and the delivery and installation of a new full eject bale press, automated conveyor system, and scissor lift-tilt table at their Memphis Cotton Classing Office. The existing baler (Serial #1631 24x54) is experiencing constant mechanical problems including hydraulic failures and parts scarcity, necessitating replacement. The contractor must provide all labor, materials, equipment, permits, insurance, supervision, and transportation for both removal and installation, plus ongoing maintenance services to keep the equipment operating at optimum efficiency. Evaluation will be conducted on three factors: Technical Approach Narrative, Experience & Past Performance, and Price, with technical factors being significantly more important than cost. The solicitation was posted July 11, 2025, with the current response deadline of September 22, 2025, at noon CDT following multiple extensions. Vendors are encouraged to attend an optional site visit coordinated by Kevin Letbetter, Memphis Quality Assurance Director.
This procurement is designated as a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 333111 (Farm Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing) with a size standard of 1,250 employees. No incumbent contractor is identified in the solicitation documents, and no specific award values or budget ranges are disclosed. The new system must be delivered by April 1, 2026, with installation completed no later than September 2026, requiring 460V three-phase 60 hertz electrical service not exceeding 77 full load amps. The work will be performed at the Cotton and Tobacco Program Cotton Division facility located at 3275 Appling Road, Memphis, TN 38133. Technical specifications require the new baler to be aligned on the same centerline as the existing equipment being removed, with detailed dimensional requirements provided in the technical drawings for the supply conveyor, bale press, and associated components.
12639525Q0161 Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service Marketing and Regulatory Programs Business Services
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