RFQ For Ivermectin Treated Corn
ID: 12639525Q0041Type: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Other Animal Food Manufacturing (311119)

PSC

PEST CONTROL AGENTS AND DISINFECTANTS (6840)

Set Aside

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/ca00944e00fe4d6b992d5da54bd9a925/view
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    The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), through the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), is soliciting proposals for the supply of bulk Ivermectin-treated corn as part of the Cattle Fever Tick Eradication Program (CFTEP) aimed at controlling cattle fever ticks in southern Texas. The procurement requires a total of 1,000 tons of treated corn, with delivery scheduled between February and July, and mandates that proposals include a signed SF1449 form, a completed price schedule, SAM registration, a technical capabilities statement, and references for past performance. This initiative is crucial for wildlife health and pest management, emphasizing the USDA's commitment to effective agricultural practices. Interested small businesses must ensure compliance with all requirements to facilitate proposal acceptance, and inquiries can be directed to Mario Garcia at mario.garcia2@usda.gov or by phone at 919-257-7535.

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    Mario Garcia
    (919) 257-7535
    mario.garcia2@usda.gov
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    The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Services (APHIS) seeks proposals for bulk Ivermectin-treated corn for the Cattle Fever Tick Eradication Program (CFTEP), aimed at controlling cattle fever ticks among the wild deer population in southern Texas. This solicitation is reserved for small businesses under NAICS code 311119, with a required quantity of 1,000 tons and a delivery period from February to July. Proposals must include a signed SF1449 form, a completed price schedule, SAM registration, a technical capabilities statement, and references for past performance. The contract will involve the mixing of corn with Ivermectin using USDA-provided equipment, and extensive testing for Ivermectin concentration before delivery. A delivery lead time of five business days to specified locations is mandatory. The project underscores the USDA's focus on wildlife health and pest management while adhering to federal acquisition regulations. Interested contractors must address all set requirements to ensure proposal acceptance by the USDA contracting officer.
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