Spinosad Fruit Fly Bait Study
ID: 12639525Q0009Type: Solicitation
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AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OFANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH INSPECTION SERVICEMRPBS MINNEAPOLIS MNMINNEAPOLIS, MN, 55401, USA

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Testing Laboratories and Services (541380)

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SPECIAL STUDIES/ANALYSIS- CHEMICAL/BIOLOGICAL (B504)

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Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)
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    The Department of Agriculture, specifically the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), is seeking proposals for product chemistry registration studies of the pesticide "Spinosad Fruit Fly Bait." The primary objective is to conduct a series of chemical studies in compliance with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) guidelines and the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) Good Laboratory Practices (GLPs) to support future pesticide registration applications. These studies will include characterizing the Spinosad reference standard, validating analytical methods, and assessing various chemical properties such as storage stability and corrosion characteristics. Interested vendors must submit complete quotes and required documentation by the specified deadlines, adhering to FAR regulations and USDA policies. For further inquiries, potential contractors can contact Latisha Hollman at latisha.a.hollman@usda.gov.

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    The document outlines a Request for Proposal (RFP) for product chemistry registration studies of the pesticide "Spinosad Fruit Fly Bait" by USDA-APHIS-PPQ. The main objective is to conduct chemical studies in compliance with EPA guidelines and FIFRA Good Laboratory Practices (GLPs) to support future pesticide registration applications. Key tasks include characterizing the Spinosad reference standard, validating analytical methods provided by the government, and executing studies on storage stability, coloration, and other chemical properties. Vendors must submit complete quotes with required documentation by specified deadlines and comply with FAR regulations and USDA policies. The contract outlines expectations for quality assurance, protocol approval, disposal of test materials, and responsibilities for potential failures in adhering to guidelines. Deliverables include signed study protocols and final reports, to be provided within schedule, and all data generated will belong to the government. The document emphasizes the importance of technical accuracy, adherence to guidelines, and the provision of necessary materials by the government, establishing a clear framework for contractors engaged in these studies.
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