remove and replace conveyor system

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) issued this sources sought notice to identify small business interests capable of designing, manufacturing, and replacing existing conveyor systems at two classifying facilities located in Abilene and Corpus Christi, Texas. The scope of work involves the removal of current equipment and the installation of new systems, followed by a 10-year period of maintenance and servicing for the newly installed conveyors. Although the work for each facility will eventually be executed through separate contracts, this market research phase combines both requirements to determine the availability of qualified small business contractors.

This procurement is identified under NAICS code 333922, Conveyor and Conveying Equipment Manufacturing, and PSC 3910, Conveyors. The notice is categorized under the SBA (SBA) set-aside designation. Interested small businesses are requested to submit capability statements and documentation of previous similar work to the point of contact, Jeremy A Pouliot, by the response deadline of May 5, 2026. The agency anticipates issuing a formal Request for Quotation (RFQ) after the conclusion of this market research phase.

The performance location for the primary facility is in Abilene, Texas. Associated documentation for this notice includes a statement of work and a floor plan for the Abilene location, totaling two attachments. This solicitation, assigned number 12639526Q0113, is being conducted for the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) Cotton and Tobacco (C&T) program through the APHIS Marketing and Regulatory Programs Business Services (MRPBS) office.