FIFRA GLP product chemistry studies for Spinosad Fruit Fly Bait
ID: 12639524Q0286Type: Solicitation
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Buyer

AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OFANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH INSPECTION SERVICEMRPBS MINNEAPOLIS MNMINNEAPOLIS, MN, 55401, USA

NAICS

Testing Laboratories and Services (541380)

PSC

SPECIAL STUDIES/ANALYSIS- CHEMICAL/BIOLOGICAL (B504)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

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https://sam.gov/opp/b348aa436dc04117a441cc3dbeba1594/view
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    The Department of Agriculture, specifically the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), is seeking qualified contractors to conduct Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) product chemistry studies for a pesticide end-use product known as “Spinosad Fruit Fly Bait.” The objective of this procurement is to complete a series of studies in compliance with the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) and U.S. EPA guidelines, which include assessments of storage stability, corrosion characteristics, and other chemical properties. These studies are critical for ensuring the safety and efficacy of pesticide products prior to federal registration. Interested contractors should note that proposals must be submitted in accordance with the specified guidelines, with key deliverables including study protocols due within two months and final reports within six months post-award. For further inquiries, potential bidders can contact Latisha Hollman at latisha.a.hollman@usda.gov.

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    Latisha Hollman
    latisha.a.hollman@usda.gov
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    This document presents a Request for Proposal (RFP) from the USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) for conducting Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) product chemistry studies on Spinosad Fruit Fly Bait. The selected contractor will complete studies in compliance with U.S. EPA guidelines, producing reports needed for federal pesticide registration. The RFP includes submission details, a pricing schedule, and requirements for technical capabilities. Key tasks for contractors include drafting study protocols, validating analytical methods, conducting specified chemistry studies, and providing signed final reports formatted according to EPA standards. Timely deliverables are essential, with protocols due within two months and final reports within six months post-award. Additionally, contractors must uphold adherence to FAR clauses related to commercial items and subcontracting, with stipulated data rights granted to the government. This RFP reflects the government's initiative to ensure compliance and safety in pesticide registration processes, emphasizing the responsibility of contractors to meet stringent regulatory guidelines.
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