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This image shows a white sample sack with printed text that reads "PROPERTY OF USDA . AMS. COTTON PROGRAM" along with phone number "901-384-3010". The sack appears to be an example of the "Regular Sample Sack Without Flap" referenced in the federal contract opportunity.

This solicitation (12639525Q0060) seeks to establish a 5-year single-award IDIQ contract for cotton sample sacks for the USDA AMS Cotton and Tobacco Program. Vendors must submit regular and small flap cotton sack samples by March 12, 2025 at 5:00 PM CT to the USDA office in Memphis for technical evaluation. Award is anticipated by March 31, 2025. The evaluation will be based on technical qualifications (meeting specifications and Buy American Act), past performance (2-5 references required), and price. Technical and past performance factors combined are significantly more important than price. The contract will be firm-fixed-price with economic price adjustment. This opportunity is set aside for small businesses under NAICS 314910 with a size standard of 500 employees.