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 businesses capable of designing, manufacturing, and replacing conveyor systems at two USDA classifying facilities located in Abilene and Corpus Christi, Texas. The scope of work includes the removal of existing equipment and the installation of new systems, followed by ten years of ongoing service and maintenance for the newly installed equipment. Although the agency intends to issue separate contracts for each facility, this notice serves as combined market research to gauge industry interest and capability.

This requirement is classified under NAICS 333922, Conveyor and Conveying Equipment Manufacturing, and PSC 3910, CONVEYORS. The project is identified as a Small Business Administration (SBA) set-aside. Supporting documentation for the requirement includes a statement of work and a floor plan for the Abilene location.

Small businesses interested in this opportunity are requested to submit a capability statement and documentation of previous work in a similar scope by the response deadline of May 5, 2026. The USDA anticipates issuing a formal Request for Quotation (RFQ) after the conclusion of this market research period. All correspondence and submissions are directed to the primary point of contact, Jeremy A. Pouliot, under solicitation number 12639526Q0113.