Optical sorter
ID: 12639525Q0104Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516)

PSC

OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS, TEST EQUIPMENT, COMPONENTS AND ACCESSORIES (6650)

Set Aside

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/180c41bdf0884f8cb259bdb23fbea9b4/view
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    The U.S. Department of Agriculture, specifically the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), is seeking quotes for the procurement of an optical sorter to enhance operations at the Mexican Fruit Fly Rearing Facility in Edinburg, Texas. This automated sorting machine is essential for efficiently separating male and female flies from a new strain, BPS-10, which is critical for the Sterile Insect Technique used to control wild populations of the pest Anastrepha ludens that threaten citrus crops. The RFQ outlines the requirement for a Bühler Inc. SORTEX J – Spectra Vision Optical Sorter, with a delivery deadline of June 6, 2025, and includes stipulations for installation, operational training, and compliance with security measures at the facility. Interested vendors can direct inquiries to Jim Roloff at james.g.roloff@usda.gov or by phone at 612-590-7603.

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    Jim Roloff
    (612) 590-7603
    james.g.roloff@usda.gov
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    The document outlines a Request for Quotation (RFQ) issued by USDA APHIS for the procurement of an Optical Sorter to enhance operations at the Mexican Fruit Fly Rearing Facility in Edinburg, Texas. The facility produces sterile Anastrepha ludens to control wild populations detrimental to citrus crops using the Sterile Insect Technique. An automated sorter is required to efficiently separate male and female flies from a new strain, BPS-10, which is crucial for the release process. The RFQ specifies a Bühler Inc. SORTEX J – Spectra Vision Optical Sorter, detailing its technical requirements, delivery timeline by June 6, 2025, and the installation responsibilities, including utility connections and safety protocols. Additionally, the contractor must provide operational training and relevant documentation for facility personnel. Security measures for accessing the restricted Moore Air Base are also highlighted, ensuring compliance with facility regulations. This RFQ reflects the government’s strategic investment in agricultural pest management technology, aligning with broader objectives of food safety and environmental stewardship.
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