Scope
[ ] 52.225-26 Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside the United States (Oct 2016) [ ] 52.226-4 Notice of Disaster or Emergency Area Set-Aside (Nov 2007) [ ] 52.226-5 Restrictions on Subcontracting Outside Disaster or Emergency Area (Aug 2025) [ ] 52.229-12 Tax on Certain Foreign Procurements [ ] 52.232-29 Terms for Financing of Purchases of Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2021) [ ] 52.232-30 Installment Payments for Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2021) [x] 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer— System for Award Management (Oct 2018) [ ] 52.232-34 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—Other Than System for Award Management (Jul 2013) [ ] 52.232-36 Payment by Third Party (Nov 2025) [ ] 52.237-2 Protection of Government Buildings, Equipment, and Vegetation (Apr 1984) [ ] 52.237-3 Continuity of Services (Jan 1991) [ ] 52.240-92 Security Requirements (Nov 2025) [ ] 52.240-93 Basic Safeguarding of Covered Contractor Information Systems (No 2025) [ ] 52.247-64 Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (Nov 2025) [ ] Alternate I (Apr 2023) of 52.247-64. [ ] Alternate II (Nov 2021) of 52.247-64 **Other Applicable Clauses** 52.247-34 F.O.B.
Deliverables
Ginning capacity is required for field increases, Cotton Winter Nursery materials, fiber characterization, and seed processing that support germplasm preservation, stakeholder requests, and distribution through the National Plant Germplasm System. # Minimum Specifications * Complete 20-saw research cotton gin or equivalent suitable for small-plot, accession-level, and seed-increase cotton samples. * Shall separate lint from seed while preserving sample identity and minimizing seed damage, lint loss, and cross-contamination between samples. * Shall include a sample feed/hopper system appropriate for small research samples and batch processing of individual accessions. * Shall possess optional lint collection and seed collection components that allow separate recovery and labeling of products from each sample. * Shall include readily accessible cleanout points, removable covers/trays, or equivalent features for rapid cleanout between samples. * Shall include saws, ribs, doffing/brush or equivalent lint removal mechanism, drive system, guards, and all components needed for normal operation. * Shall include an electric motor, controls, emergency stop, and safety guarding appropriate for USDA laboratory, gin-room, or seed-processing operation. * Shall be compatible with available facility electrical service or clearly specify utility requirements before award. * Shall possess optional dust/lint containment features or connection points for facility dust collection or vacuum collection. * Shall be mounted on a durable frame or stand; casters or provisions for safe movement are preferred if compatible with safe operation. * Shall include operator manual, maintenance guidance, replacement parts information, and startup/acceptance support. * Commercial delivery shall include freight, delivery coordination, and any required installation or startup assistance to College Station, Texas. # Evaluation Considerations * Ability to gin small research samples consistently without mixing sample material. * Cleanability and speed of sample-to-sample turnover. * Safety guarding, emergency stop, and overall suitability for USDA operation. * Compatibility with College Station utilities, workspace, dust control, and handling requirements. * Availability of replacement parts, service support, and documentation. * Overall price realism, delivery schedule, and completeness of quoted system. # Deliverables * One complete 20-saw research cotton gin system or equivalent. * Operator and maintenance documentation. * Shipping/delivery to College Station, Texas. * Startup, installation, or acceptance support as quoted. # Acceptance Criteria * System is delivered complete and undamaged. * System operates according to vendor documentation after setup. * Lint and seed can be recovered separately from an individual cotton sample. * Sample path can be cleaned between samples to reduce cross-contamination risk. * All manuals, warranty information, and safety documentation are provided. # Notes / Fields to Complete **Facility power available:** 110 W