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Cotton Module Feeder Federal contract opportunity
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12405B22Q0208
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Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service Field Research Implementation and Information Delivery

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This document combines a solicitation for commercial items with specifications for a stationary head module feeding system for cotton modules. The USDA Agricultural Research Service Field Research Implementation and Information Delivery office seeks to procure a 1.5 module capacity, 120-inch wide stationary head standard duty module feeder with controls package and cross belt seed cotton pick-up. The specifications provide detailed requirements for equipment components and controls. Quotes are due by July 25th, 2022 and must include pricing, delivery schedule, and completed representations and certifications. Award will be made based on a combination of technical acceptability, past performance, and price with technical and past performance being more important than price.

The solicitation incorporates standard FAR clauses for commercial items and provides additional context for the procurement process. Offerors must register in the System for Award Management and respond with technical specifications demonstrating how their proposed equipment meets or does not meet the minimum requirements. Delivery is requested by 30 days after receipt of order but offerors should provide their proposed delivery schedule. Payment will be made via electronic funds transfer. The contracting specialist's contact information is included for any questions by July 19th.

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SPECIFICATIONS - STATIONARY HEAD MODULE FEEDING SYSTEM FOR 1.5 MODULES

1 1 STATIONARY HEAD STANDARD DUTY MODULE FEEDER WITH 1.5-

MODULE CAPACITY, 120" WIDE - OR COMPARABLE

Consisting of:

A)A) Full long head Feed Bed Section;

B)B) 35' (+/-) long Unload Feed Bed Section;

C)C) 120" wide Bed Rollers;

D)D) Standard Duty Head Assembly with Access Doors and Windows;

E)E) Disperser Cylinders with hardened bolt-on Spikes, or comparable;

F)F) Disperser Cylinder Shafts;

G)G) Bearing Units on disperser cylinders;

H)H) TEFC Disperser cylinder drive Motor;

I)I) V-Belt Drive from motor to disperser cylinders;

J)J) Timing belt drives between disperser cylinders;

K)K) Bed Rollers with solid 1045 shafts;

L)L) Bed drive rollers with 1045 solid shafts;

M)M) Adequate roller spacing on feeder head and intermediate beds;

N)N) Heavy-duty Bed Rails and Support Structures;

O)O) Chain bed roller drives and taper lock-bushed Sprockets;

P)P) All beds have Heavy-duty Gear Boxes and Motors;

Q)Q) Easy-access bed drive Guards;

R)R) Full-length raised Catwalks with Stairs and Ladders;

S)S) All miscellaneous Hardware required for assembly (Bolts, Anchors, etc.).

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CONTROLS PACKAGE, 1.5-BED MODULE FEEDER

Consisting of: Pre-wired AC Inverter Control Package for Variable Feed Rate of Roller Bed Assembly ; Internal pre-wired Main Cabinet with Starting Equipment and AC Inverters; Deluxe Touch-Screen PLC-based Operator Interface.

NON-STANDARD DISCHARGE ASSEMBLY

For use with existing metering system. Hopper discharges at floor level.

CROSS BELT SEED COTTON PICK-UP

Consisting of: 36" - 48" wide Belt Conveyor with Motor; Pick-up and Take-Up Units; Safety Guards.

HOPPER, INLET, COTTON CROSS BELT5

1 FREIGHT CHARGES

Destination: Stoneville, MS

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BY USDA-ARS

LABOR, OPERATORS, RIGGING, SUPERVISION AND EQUIPMENT AS

REQUIRED TO UNLOAD FREIGHT SHIPMENTS AT SITE

CERTIFIED ELECTRICIAN, WIRE, EQUIPMENT, AND CONSUMABLES AS

REQUIRED FOR FIELD WIRING OF ELECTRICAL CONTROL

COMPONENTS

LOT, COMMON & SKILLED LABOR TO ERECT MACHINERY AND INSTALL

ANY RELATED PROJECT ITEMS

ANY AND ALL ADDITIONAL STARTERS AND DISCONNECTS BEYOND

WHAT ARE INCLUDED WITH MODULE FEEDER FROM MANUFACTURER4 1

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