20-Saw Cotton Gin

The Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service seeks quotations for a 20-Saw Research Cotton Gin or equivalent, with proposals due September 11 and questions due September 8. This is an unrestricted acquisition open to all responsible sources, with no small business set-aside.

Place of performance and delivery is College Station, Texas. The procurement requires one complete 20-saw research cotton gin system designed to process small research and seed-increase cotton samples while preserving accession identity and preventing cross-contamination. The system must separate lint from seed with minimal seed damage and lint loss, include a sample feed/hopper system for batch processing individual accessions, provide optional lint and seed collection components for separate recovery and labeling, feature readily accessible cleanout points for rapid sample-to-sample turnover, and include all necessary components (saws, ribs, doffing mechanisms, drive systems, guards, electric motor, controls, and emergency stop). The system must be compatible with 110W electrical service, include optional dust/lint containment features, be mounted on a durable frame with preferred casters, and include operator manual, maintenance guidance, and replacement parts information. Delivery is required 120 days after receipt of order, FOB destination. The NAICS code is 333111, Farm Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing, with a small business size standard of 1,250 employees. The PSC code is 3625, Textile Industries Machinery. All quotations must include detailed specifications demonstrating capability; quotes offering equipment as specified without comparative specifications will not receive further consideration. Vendors must be active and registered in SAM.gov at submission and award. Quotations must be submitted electronically to lynn.hults@usda.gov; faxed or hard copy submissions are not permitted. Payment will be made through the Department of Treasury Invoice Processing Platform. The acquisition is a rated order under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System at 15 CFR 700.